Bender Becomes a New Member of the Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem

Berlin, September 19, 2024 – As the Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem continues to expand, we're excited to welcome Bender as a partner in the rapidly growing Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem. Bender has successfully passed the EVSE CHECK audit. Their CC613 charging controller, having successfully obtained Plug&Charge certification, confirms Bender’s product strategy and enhances the value of all their previously delivered products, regardless of their age.  

This marks a significant step in their joint commitment to quality and innovation through continuous integration into existing solutions.

Hubject’s Head of R&D, Juergen Werneke, says, “Bender has not only certified their own chargers but has also pre-certified the entire range of charging controllers for Plug&Charge. This pre-certification simplifies the process for charging station manufacturers to certify their stations using a Bender charging controller. Given that the Bender Charging Controller has one of the largest installation bases in the market, this certification is a significant step forward for the ISO15118 Plug&Charge rollout on AC chargers.”

Hubject’s state-of-the-art Hubject testing facility ensures that all products integrate perfectly within our global Plug&Charge ecosystem. This facility allows us to meticulously verify ISO15118-2 communication, focusing on smooth Plug&Charge interactions among EVs, EVSEs, CPMS, and the broader ecosystem.

“Our charging controllers grow both normatively and functionally through regular software updates,” explains Robert Weyrauch, CTO of Bender Smart Charging GmbH. “This ensures that our customers benefit from a long-term future-proof solution. The decision to choose our charging controller proves to be a sustainable investment, as evidenced by the recent pre-certification. This certification significantly increases the value of our customers' charging stations.”

With over 40,000 chargers in the field, Bender and their customers, for example, TechniVolt and Schneider are leading the way in seamless ISO 15118-2 Plug&Charge communication. The Hubject EVSE CHECK Logo stands as a mark of reliability and robustness.

Interested in enhancing levels or reliability? Have your products tested and certified for Plug&Charge. Request a test today! https://www.hubject.com/products/plug-and-charge

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About Hubject

Hubject simplifies the charging of electric vehicles. Its eRoaming platform connects original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), charge point operators (CPOs), and eMobility service providers (EMPs) to provide standardized access to a charging infrastructure regardless of any network. Hubject has established the world's largest eMobility charging network for electric vehicles by connecting over 1,000,000 charging points and more than 2,250 B2B partners across 63 countries and four continents. In addition, Hubject is a trusted consulting partner for the eMobility sector, advising automotive manufacturers, charging providers, and other EV-related businesses looking to launch eMobility services or implement Plug&Charge using ISO15118-2 and ISO15118-20. Hubject delivers end-to-end eMobility solutions to power a positive, greener environmental future. Hubject was founded in 2012 to design, develop and implement a borderless eRoaming solution through a joint venture of the BMW Group, Bosch, EnBW, Enel X Way, E.ON, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens, and the Volkswagen Group. Hubject's global headquarters is in Berlin, with North American and Asia Pacific subsidiaries based in Los Angeles, Shanghai and Singapore. For more information, please visit https://www.hubject.com/ 

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About Bender

Bender is one of the world’s leading providers of solutions that make electrical infrastructures smart and safer. Bender is a family-owned company, with its headquarters in Grünberg, Germany. Bender is represented in more than 15 countries and employs more than 1.350 people around the world. Over 20 percent of the employees work in research and development, providing innovative answers to tomorrow’s energy questions. In the field of electromobility, Bender also focuses on functionality as well as safety. New technical and normative requirements demand concepts and solutions that can be utilised in the long term and whose development covers the entire range from the charging station to the electric vehicle.

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Press Contact

Hubject

Stuart Barnes

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