U.S.-based SWTCH and Canadian charging operator FLO have formalised a roaming agreement that allows their customers to use either company’s charging network through existing mobile apps and payment systems, the companies said on Monday.
The deal means SWTCH and FLO users can access charge points across Canada and the United States without needing new accounts or payment methods. FLO members will now be able to use more than 110,000 public charge points, while SWTCH users gain access to over 70,000, the firms said. The agreement also includes trip-planning visibility and relies on existing protocols to ensure interoperability without additional hardware or software.
Both companies manufacture charging equipment for home and public use, though the roaming arrangement applies only to public charging. SWTCH supports direct current (DC) fast charging from 50 kilowatts to more than 350 kW, while FLO’s Ultra charger provides up to 320 kW across two ports. Their lineups also include Level 2 alternating current (AC) chargers, with SWTCH’s models typically delivering 6.6 kW and FLO’s CoRe+ series reaching up to 19.2 kW.
“Through our roaming agreements, FLO members can access more than 110,000 public chargers today. Working with SWTCH strengthens that network even further, giving drivers the confidence that charging will be seamless wherever their road takes them,” said Louis Tremblay, president and chief executive of FLO.
Carter Li, chief executive of SWTCH, added: “Through breaking down network silos, SWTCH users now have access to more than 70,000 chargers across North America.”
