Infrastructure + technology

Kempower launches plug and charge solution

A new charging solution by Kempower aims to cut the billing process and simplify the user experience, the firm said.
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Alec Peachey

A new charging solution by Kempower aims to cut the billing process and simplify the user experience, the firm said.

Through the new solution, customers will not need to use radio-frequency identification cards or charging apps, through the use of ISO 15118-2, the international standard for charging EVs, which aims to secure the future of vehicle charging while delivering simplicity of use.

The product, which is an extension of the company’s existing Kempower ChargEye software, is compatible with all Kempower chargers, including those installed and operational.

Charging point operators that use Kempower ChargEye can now subscribe to the company’s software update to implement Plug and Charge with their own systems and at their charging stations on a case-by-case basis.

Commenting on the company’s new Plug and Charge solution, Jussi Vanhanen, Kempower’s Chief Market Officer, said:  “We’ve always placed user experience and reliability at the center of all our charging solutions, so we’re delighted to make charging experiences even smoother for EV drivers with our new Plug and Charge solution. The new Plug and Charge solution follows the latest ISO 15118-2 specifications, meaning our customers can confidently provide a new industry standard of charging experience at their charging stations.” 

“Our new Plug and Charge solution not only simplifies the charging process for EV drivers but is also easy to implement for our customers as it is an extension of our existing Kempower ChargEye software. Kempower ChargEye handles all the automation of the billing process, making integration incredibly simple for our customers.” 

Plug and Charge is already compatible with some manufacturers’ EVs, and Kempower expects all major manufacturers to announce that they will soon upgrade their vehicles to support Plug and Charge, it said.

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