EV interoperability solution provider Hubject has announced a strategic partnership with Exicom, India’s largest EV charger manufacturer and a partner for global automobile leaders, charge point operators, and other ecosystem players. The partnership’s aim is to use Hubject’s interoperability technology to improve the charging experience for EV drivers in India. This includes Hubject’s intercharge platform, which the partners claim will make it easier for EV drivers to find charge points and then charge when needed.

Exicom and Hubject will collaborate on Hubject’s Plug&Charge platform, creating a regional Indian hub to enable global technology, support local charge point operators (CPOs) based on ISO15118 standards, enable automated charging capabilities, and produce the first Plug&Charge standard in India. This will allow EV drivers in India to plug into compatible charge points and charge their vehicles using automatic EV-to-charging station authentication technology without an app or RFID card.

“The EV market in India is seeing explosive growth. Last year, sales nearly doubled, and this year, they are expected to rise by 66%,” said Christian Hahn, Hubject CEO, in a press release. “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.”

“Our partnership with Hubject aims to provide a frictionless charging experience for EV users, said Anant Nahata, Exicom CEO, in a press release. “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 claims its 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. Drivers can roam between across CPOs, much like mobile phone users roam between networks.