The project will start with the definition of the representative mission and the most relevant business models. Based on these specifications, a two-pronged approach will carry on addressing the core research and development activities of ELVIRE: the development of both an on-board Driver Assistance Systems and an external electricity management service.

On-board services will rely on a Driver Assistance System that connects to the computers of the grid operators and identifies which utility is running the nearest local power plug. An on-board charging and metering device will have to monitor the EV's energy status and compare it against the predicted energy required to reach the destination. These new in-vehicle technologies will support the driver and navigate him safely throughout the E-Infrastructure, toward the most appropriate power plug.

External services will rely on an electricity management system which will process the vehicles' data and combine them with information from the electricity infrastructure and service offers. Then, reliable and secure information will be returned to the driver 'in real-time', allowing him to choose between several offers regarding information, service handling and accounting. The extension of existing facilities will be scrutinised. Emphasis will be placed on the 'openness of the Electricity-service platform', granting access to multiple players and maintaining the customers’ choice.

It is a declared objective of ELVIRE to run a representative validation test, putting on trial the internal and external systems and their seamless interaction. Issues concerning privacy and security requirements are also core aspects throughout the project.