As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, concerns about the strain on the electric grid mount. The influx of EVs charging simultaneously poses challenges for grid operators in managing demand spikes and maintaining stability. Without solutions, this could lead to increased grid instability, higher costs for grid management and hinder the transition to cleaner transportation. In this context, the EIC-funded VPPofEVs project develops a plug-and-play virtual power plant. It offers a platform for smart charging, connecting EVs to energy markets. This platform enables demand response and peak-shaving, optimising grid management for distribution system operators and transmission system operators. Using machine learning forecasting, project coordinator Deftpower extracts flexibility from EVs. EV owners benefit by monetising their vehicles for grid balancing.