Hubject and Chargecloud Enable Plug & Charge for AC Charging Stations as well

Electric Mobility Hubject and Chargecloud Enable Plug & Charge for AC Charging Stations as well

2026-09-02 By | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

Chargecloud and Hubject plan to work closely together in the future, as both companies announced. As part of a technical partnership, Chargecloud is integrating Hubject’s Public Key Infrastructure into its Charge-Point Management System. This makes Plug & Charge possible for AC charging points as well.

Delighted about the future partnership (from left to right): Oliver Adrian, COO & CRO of Chargecloud; Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject; and Markus Bach, CEO & CTO of Chargecloud.(Image: ChargeCloud) — Delighted about the future partnership (from left to right): Oliver Adrian, COO & CRO of Chargecloud; Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject; and Markus Bach, CEO & CTO of Chargecloud.
(Image: ChargeCloud)

In practice, DC fast chargers have so far been almost the only ones to support Plug & Charge, even though the vast majority of all charging still takes place on AC infrastructure: at fleet depots, in company parking lots, on municipal networks, and at retail locations. Technically, Plug & Charge has been defined for AC charging as well for years. In this area of application in particular, it is often the same users who charge daily and who can benefit most from seamless, automated authentication.

Simplifying the AC Charging Process

Hubject and Chargecloud now aim to close this gap by integrating the Hubject PKI into the Chargecloud operating system. As soon as a vehicle is connected to a compatible AC charging point, it automatically authenticates itself using a certificate stored in the vehicle. No app, RFID card, or display interaction is required. The prerequisites are an ISO 15118-2-compatible charging point, a vehicle equipped with the necessary technology, and a valid contract stored in the vehicle by a Plug & Charge-enabled e-mobility provider (EMP).

Pilot Phase Has Already Begun

Hubject operates the Public Key Infrastructure, which serves as the technical foundation for Plug & Charge. Without this central “trust anchor,” a standards-compliant implementation in accordance with ISO 15118 is not possible. The company will also ensure certification for hardware and vehicles and maintain publicly accessible lists of certified manufacturers and vehicle models.

Chargecloud integrates this infrastructure into its operating system and provides Plug & Charge as a ready-to-use feature for CPO customers. Charging infrastructure operators do not need to perform their own technical integration. The feature will be automatically activated as part of the rollout for all charging points whose hardware meets the requirements—ideally, Hubject-certified devices with full ISO 15118-2 implementation. A pilot phase with the first CPOs is already underway.

Fewer Sources of Error

For CPO customers, this means they can offer their users a convenient and—compared to RFID cards, for example—secure authentication method: Charging starts automatically when the cable is plugged in. Fewer sources of error also mean less support work for CPO. Most automakers’ electric vehicles already support Plug & Charge.

Electromobility can only reach its full potential if the various players in the ecosystem collaborate efficiently, consistently use technical standards, and prioritize the needs of users. (Image: Barillo_Picture |stock.adobe.com)

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