In a collaborative effort, the SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and the US Department of Transportation present Plug N Charge, an innovative encryption system set to transform electric vehicle (EV) charging.
Plug N Charge offers streamlined charging with automated authentication, ensuring a hassle-free experience at certified public stations.
Currently, the limited number of recharging stations compared to fuel stations hinders EV adoption for long-distance travel.
Forget the hassle of juggling multiple apps and payment systems. With Plug N Charge, simply park your car, swipe, or tap to start charging.
Launching this month, stations that meet the Certificate Trust List (CTL) requirements for EV public key infrastructure (EVPKI) will provide quick and secure pay-and-charge operations.
This framework offers a universal security system for authenticating payment cards, facilitating seamless communication between your vehicle and the charger.
Since its inception in late 2022, the EVPKI consortium has grown to 16 members, establishing a protocol-neutral platform poised to become standard in the US and worldwide.
By introducing a standardized public key infrastructure, Plug N Charge eliminates interoperability issues and encourages a competitive PKI market among manufacturers and station operators.
Think of EVPKI like an automated CAPTCHA: it handles all authentication for you, ensuring a seamless charging experience without manual verification.
While Plug N Charge enhances the charging experience, broken chargers still represent a potential obstacle to widespread EV adoption.
Plug N Charge is poised to revolutionize the EV charging landscape by combining secure payment methods with universal compatibility. Although some technical challenges remain, the outlook for EV adoption has never been brighter.
