Hubject and Blink Charging collaborate on Plug&Charge across the Blink network in North America and Europe

Los Angeles, October 27^th, 2022 – Hubject, market leader of interoperability, EV charging technology and services, and Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW), leading owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced a collaborative agreement to provide Blink customers in the United States and Europe with the Plug&Charge functionality and grow the Plug&Charge ecosystem.

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The Plug&Charge feature is based on the ISO15118 protocol, which allows a fully automated charging process, as the authentication begins as soon as the driver connects their vehicle to the Blink charging station. By implementing Plug&Charge on Blink charging stations, Blink and Hubject are creating a seamless and convenient charging experience for EV drivers that allows EV drivers to leave their RFID cards and smartphone apps in their pockets. With Plug&Charge, the charging process is fully automated, as authentication begins as soon as the driver connects their vehicle to the Blink charging station.  

The Plug&Charge enabled vehicle is equipped with a set of certificates that transmit the customer's contract data directly to the charging station. This automatic transfer is more secure than the authentication via RFID card, app or credit card. The subsequent payment is also handled automatically through Blink Charging. By fully automating authentication and bulling, Plug&Charge creates a charging process that is very convenient, easy to handle, and entirely hassle-free for the driver.  

“This collaboration will be an added benefit for EV drivers who charge with Blink chargers,” said Michael D. Farkas, CEO and Founder of Blink Charging. “Hubject’s Plug&Charge service will enable Blink users with vehicles capable of using Plug&Charge to charge their EVs without the need of an RFID card or using an app, making the charging experience more convenient and reliable.”

“We are thrilled to be partnering with Blink Charging to offer their drivers a seamless Plug&Charge experience across their expansive North American and European network,” says Trishan Peruma, CEO of Hubject Inc. “Creating an effortless charging experience for EV drivers lowers the barriers of EV adoption. The more straightforward the process, the more people will be convinced to join in the mobility transition.”  

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About Hubject:

Hubject simplifies the charging of electric vehicles. Through its eRoaming platform intercharge the eMobility specialist connects Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility Service Providers (EMPs) to provide standardised access to charging infrastructure regardless of any network. Hubject has established the world’s largest cross-provider charging network for electric vehicles by connecting CPO networks encompassing over 400,000 connected charging points and more than 1,250 B2B partners across 52 countries and four continents. In addition, Hubject is a trusted consulting partner in the eMobility market, 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. In essence, Hubject promotes eMobility and its advancement worldwide. Founded in 2012, Hubject is a joint venture of the BMW Group, Bosch, EnBW, Enel X, E.ON, Mercedes-Benz, Siemens and the Volkswagen Group. Hubject’s headquarters are in Berlin, with subsidiaries in Los Angeles and Shanghai.

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About Blink Charging

Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW), a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, has deployed over 51,000 charging ports across 25 countries, many of which are networked EV charging stations, enabling EV drivers to easily charge at any of Blink’s charging locations worldwide. Blink’s principal line of products and services includes the Blink EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, EV charging services, and the products and services of recent acquisitions, including SemaConnect, Blue Corner and BlueLA.

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Hubject:

‍Megan Pini
Head of Marketing
Hubject GmbH
+49 30 587 088 91 13
press@hubject.com ‍

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Blink

PR@BlinkCharging.com  

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