Collaboration advances plug and charge technology

Vector and Hubject are collaborating to further advance plug and charge (PnC) technology and simplify the EV charging process. With more than 2.6 million PnC-ready vehicles already on the market and more EVs on the horizon, the partnership helps accelerate the adoption and implementation of PnC technology.

Through this collaboration, OEMs and charging station manufacturers can now acquire the Hubject QA (Pre-Production) and Production Certificates via the Vector Security Manager with the latest release of the development and test tool CANoe Version 18 SP3. The Vector Security Manager links the Vector tools and the OEM-specific security implementations. With it, security functions can be employed uniformly in the tools. Hubject QA and Production Certificates are essential for testing EVs and EVSE using the CANoe Test Package EV or CANoe Test Package EVSE from Vector. This integration assures that vehicles and charging stations meet the ISO 15118 standard of interoperability, conformity and market readiness.

“We are excited to work closely with Hubject to push the boundaries of Plug and Charge technology,” says Phanuel Hieber, product manager at Vector. “This partnership will provide customers with the tools they need to ensure their EVs and EVSEs are fully compatible and ready for the future.”

Omar Hasan, project manager at Hubject, adds: “This technical collaboration empowers OEMs and EVSE manufacturers to accelerate and enhance the reliability of Plug and Charge integration, paving the way for future advancements.”

PnC offers a seamless user experience. It eradicates the necessity for physical cards or mobile apps to authenticate and initiate charging, simplifying the process and making that makes EVs more appealing to potential buyers. Technically, PnC uses digital certificates and encryption to ensure a secure connection between the EV and EVSE, protecting user data and the charging infrastructure.