Vector, Hubject team for plyg-and-charge EV charging

Vector and Hubject are working on Plug & Charge (PnC) technology to simplify the electric vehicle (EV) charging process.

There are over 2.6 million PnC-ready vehicles already on the market and more EVs on the horizon, and the partnership helps to accelerate the adoption and implementation of PnC technology.

PnC eliminates the need for physical cards or mobile apps to authenticate and initiate charging to simplify the charging process and makes EVs more appealing to potential buyers. PnC uses digital certificates and encryption to ensure a secure connection between the EV and EVSE, protecting user data and the charging infrastructure.

The deal allows charging station manufacturers to obtain 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 is the link between the Vector tools and the OEM-specific security implementations. With it, security functions can be used uniformly in the tools. Hubject QA and Production Certificates are essential for testing EVs and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) using the CANoe Test Package EV or CANoe Test Package EVSE from Vector. This integration ensures that both the vehicles and the 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 & 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 & Charge integration, paving the way for future advancements.”