A universal 'Plug and Charge' protocol for EV charging is coming in 20252024-12-04 18:08 by Daniela
Universal Plug & Charge – the ability for any EV to just plug in and start charging without having to open an app, swipe a card or press any buttons first – will be ready in 2025 and promises to make EV charging much easier, thanks to an effort between the Society of Automotive Engineers, the auto industry, and the Biden Admin's Joint Office of Energy & Transportation. In the ideal case, one of the best parts of EV ownership is the fact that it's such a convenient, easy experience. Just charge your car at home most nights, and the few times you need to charge on the road, stop at a DC fast charger, plug in (without having to swipe a credit card or anything) when you have lunch or otherwise need a break, and continue on whenever you're ready. But, outside of Tesla Superchargers and the much smaller Rivian Adventure Network, on-the-road EV charging can be an inconsistent experience in the US. While other networks exist and plenty of drivers use them every day, they typically have lower reliability and can be confusing or frustrating to initiate charge sessions at. Many EV drivers can tell you about exasperated moments they've experienced, or witnessed others experience. Lots of us have had to coach a new owner through the charging process – or struggled with it ourselves when setting up a new charging app for the fifteenth f$%*ing time. This idea isn't new – Tesla's system already works like this, but it can do so since it's vertically integrated and one company controls the whole process. For public chargers that have to serve several different types of cars, the back end hasn't been available to allow this sort of charging. Read more -here-
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