CharIN and EMVCo have launched a joint initiative aimed at creating secure and interoperable payment solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging. The effort seeks to align EMV-based open payments with ISO 15118 Plug & Charge systems, enabling drivers to complete transactions seamlessly across charging networks worldwide.
EMV – originally developed by Europay, Mastercard and Visa – is the global standard for chip-based payment cards and compatible terminals. Integrating EMV technology into Plug & Charge systems is expected to allow EV drivers to pay quickly and securely without additional authentication steps, improving convenience and usability.
The project, called New Payment Solutions, brings together industry stakeholders such as automakers, charge point operators and mobility service providers. Its goals include identifying technical and operational challenges, defining a unified payment approach consistent with existing standards, and expanding conformance tests to ensure interoperability between EMV-based payments and Plug & Charge systems.
“By aligning ISO 15118 Plug & Charge technology with EMV-based payment solutions, we aim to create a harmonised and scalable approach that benefits both users and the entire charging ecosystem,” said Michael Keller, Chief Technology Officer of CharIN.
Patrik Smets, Executive Committee Chair at EMVCo, added: “This project with CharIN will shape and inform EMVCo’s ongoing work to leverage EMV Secure Remote Commerce technology to integrate open payments at EV charging stations supporting Plug & Charge.”