Consulting in electric mobility and smart energy use
Gjøby Consulting helps you navigate the green transition – from strategy to implementation
Services
Charging infrastructure and EVs
Needs assessments for charging solutions for electric vehicles and machinery. Evaluation and development of products and solutions within charging infrastructure, including bidirectional charging (V2G).
Compliance and regulation
Conformity assessment of products against relevant standards, Norwegian legislation and EU regulations. As chair of key standardisation committees nationally and in Europe, I know the regulations from the inside.
Smart energy solutions
Evaluation and development of solutions combining energy production and storage with smart management – tailored to your needs and future requirements.
Lectures and training
Lectures and courses in electric mobility, charging infrastructure, V2G/V2X and battery technology – for businesses, organisations and conferences. Available in Norwegian and English. See lecture topics and book via Talerlisten.
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About Jan Tore Gjøby
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I am an independent consultant with over 15 years of experience in the EV industry. I have worked with several of the largest charging operators, car importers and energy companies in Norway, and offer tailored consultancy to businesses and organisations seeking informed, forward-looking decisions in electric mobility and smart energy solutions.
I combine deep technical expertise, first-hand knowledge of national and European standards, and practical business understanding. I am independent and without a commercial agenda – you get advice that genuinely serves your interests.
I am also a speaker and lecturer within electric mobility, charging infrastructure, V2G/V2X and battery technology – in Norwegian and English. See my lecture topics and book via Talerlisten.
Roles in standardisation
I actively contribute to shaping the standards that define the future of charging infrastructure and EV technology – nationally and internationally:
- Chair of NEK/NK 69 – the standardisation committee responsible for charging solutions in Norway
- Chair of NEK’s Electric Transport Forum
- Chair of SN/K 615 – universal design of EV charging infrastructure
- Member of NEK/NK 64 – responsible for NEK 400
- Member of CEN-CLC/COG eMobility – coordinates eMobility standardisation in Europe
- Former FIA representative in UNECE IWG EVE – regulation of performance requirements for EV batteries
From the blog
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Ferrari Luce – The Light Finally Comes On in Maranello
There is something fitting about Ferrari choosing Rome as the setting for the full reveal of its first fully electric car. In Rome — in 1947 — Franco Cortese won the very first race for Ferrari, driving a Ferrari 125 S on the circuit at the Baths of Caracalla. Exactly 79 years later, the same…
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The battery works even when the car is parked — and that is the warranty problem with bidirectional charging
The concern is understandable. You’re considering using your car as a home battery, or feeding power back to the grid — and then you start wondering whether that means losing your battery warranty. The answer is neither yes nor no. It’s a question of precision. What is a battery warranty, exactly? Most vehicle manufacturers structure…
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Bidirectional Charging in 2026: Where We Stand, What It Means, and What We’re Still Waiting For
Almost every day, I get questions about bidirectional charging. Some ask whether V2G is ready for the market. Others wonder if they should hold off on buying charging equipment. Some want to know whether a car they’re considering supports “V2G”. And some have just read that bidirectional charging will revolutionise the energy system — and…
