BERLIN and NEW
DELHI, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hubject, the
EV interoperability market
leader, has entered into a strategic partnership with Exicom,
India's largest EV charger
manufacturer and a trusted partner for global automobile leaders,
charge point operators and other ecosystem players. The overall aim
of the partnership is to use Hubject's innovative interoperability
technology to improve the charging experience for EV drivers in
India. This includes Hubject's
intercharge platform, which will make it easier for EV drivers
to find charge points and then
simply charge when needed.
Specifically, Exicom and Hubject will collaborate on Hubject's
Plug&Charge platform, creating a regional Indian hub to:
- enable industry-leading global technology,
- support local charge point operators (CPOs) based on ISO15118
standards,
- enable fully automated charging capabilities,
- produce the first Plug&Charge standard in India, making India one of the leaders in this standard in
the region.
This means EV drivers in India
will be able to plug in to compatible charge points
and charge up instantly using automatic
EV-to-charging station authentication technology without the need
of an app or RFID card.
Christian Hahn, Hubject CEO,
said: "The EV market in India is
seeing explosive growth. Last year, sales nearly doubled, and this
year, they are expected to rise by 66%. This strategic partnership
with Exicom and the introduction of Hubject's intercharge platform
aims to support this massive growth, by making the charging
experience easier and more reliable for EV drivers. This is an
important step in encouraging more drivers in India to make the switch from cars using
fossil fuel to EVs." Mr. Hahn added: "This partnership is good news
for Hubject, Exicom and EV drivers in India, and it's also a big step forward in our
strategic aim of having Plug&Charge everywhere."
Anant Nahata, CEO of Exicom,
spoke on the scope of the collaboration in detail: "Addressing the
challenges of reliability and a
seamless EV charging experience in the Indian market is
crucial. Our partnership with Hubject aims to provide a
frictionless charging experience for EV users. The establishment of
a central interoperability hub will further streamline payment
settlements and reduce dependence on multiple wallets, ensuring a
smoother experience for EV users nationwide."
Hubject's interoperability technology simplifies the charging
process by enabling EV drivers to locate, access, and pay for
charging services through their interface of choice, regardless of
the operator. This eliminates the need for multiple memberships and
payments, allowing for a smoother and more user-friendly
experience. Drivers can effortlessly roam between different CPOs,
much like mobile phone users roam between networks, ensuring that
EV charging is as straightforward as filling up a traditional car
with fuel.
About Exicom
Exicom is India's largest EV
charging and Critical Power solutions manufacturer, with several
products across AC & DC segments. It designs and deploys
charging solutions for residential and commercial spaces and has
its footprint across India, Southeast
Asia, Europe, and the
Middle East, with over 70,000
installed chargers.
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