Italian-based EV charging station operator, Electrip Italy Srl, has solidified a roaming agreement with Hubject, enhancing its connectivity within the Intercharge network. This partnership allows Electrip’s charging stations to seamlessly integrate with numerous charging service providers across Europe, offering a broader charging network for electric vehicle (EV) users.
Despite its name implying a focus on long-distance DC charging, Electrip is positioned as a new player in the European market, emphasizing the operation of both AC and DC charging stations strategically placed in cities and along interurban roads.
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The collaboration with Hubject initially commenced in Italy and is set to extend to several other European countries where Electrip establishes its operations, including France, Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Montenegro, Poland, and Turkey.
While the exact number of charging stations currently involved in Italy and the planned locations in the mentioned countries remain unspecified in Hubject’s announcement, Electrip CEO Sinan Ak expresses optimism about expanding the partnership to all operational countries.
Sinan Ak emphasizes that the partnership with Hubject marks a significant milestone in providing EV drivers with a seamless charging experience, a crucial factor driving the adoption of electric mobility.
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Hubject CEO Christian Hahn underscores the impact of this collaboration on elevating Electrip’s charging infrastructure within the European Charging Point Operator (CPO) market. Hahn envisions the move contributing to making the EV charging experience more accessible and user-friendly, encouraging a wider audience to transition from traditional fossil fuel vehicles to electric vehicles.
