Hubject has entered a strategic partnership with charging software provider Pionix to streamline plug & charge testing for automakers and enhance interoperability. The collaboration aims to improve certification efficiency, ensuring faster and more reliable EV charging solutions.
The partnership grants OEMs access to an advanced testing framework that integrates Hubject’s Plug&Charge ecosystem with Pionix’s uMWC (Ultra Mega Watt Charger), a battery-assisted DC charger designed specifically for testing and development.
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Hubject highlights that this will simplify the testing process by providing readily available certificates that are easy to install. The update process can be applied across multiple vehicle models, significantly reducing development time. Additionally, access to detailed log files and short response times will allow for rapid troubleshooting of technical issues.
“Our partnership with Pionix reinforces our commitment to advancing the adoption of Plug&Charge technology. By simplifying the testing process and offering scalable, cross-vehicle solutions, we’re enabling OEMs to bring reliable and secure EV charging capabilities to market faster than ever before,” said Hubject CEO Christian Hahn.
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Pionix CEO Marco Möller emphasized the benefits of their technology, stating, “The uMWC runs EVerest, the leading open-source technology for EV chargers, and makes it easy to test the entire communication process and to simulate various charging scenarios. Our joint efforts have one goal: To ensure seamless integration and interoperability for OEMs, which ultimately leads to greater reliability and efficiency for the EV industry.”
