LOS ANGELES – Hubject and EVCS, two leading providers in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter into a strategic partnership. As a result, EVCS will work with Hubject as a preferred, non-exclusive roaming partner, using the intercharge platform to offer roaming services to EV drivers.
This partnership will allow EVCS to be one of the first Charge Point Operators (CPOs) in the United States to open its network to a wide range of EV drivers using various eMobility service providers (eMSPs). Drivers will have greater freedom to use web-based or mobile apps of their choice to discover, locate, charge, and pay on the EVCS network.
EVCS currently operates almost 700 AC Level 2 and DC Fast chargers across California, Oregon, and Washington, with plans to double in size by 2023. Its expansive network of fast, reliable, affordable, and conveniently located chargers includes strategic placements along the West Coast Electric Highway’s Interstate 5 and Highway 101, as well as in urban centers and underserved and rural communities. With its recent $68.8M Series-A raise, the company is accelerating its expansion into new cities and increasing its charger density in existing communities.
By joining Hubject’s intercharge platform, EVCS is committing to strong collaboration with eMSPs to provide their customers with open access to the EVCS charging network. Hubject will enable EVCS to offer best-in-class roaming services, including integrated location discovery and in-app payments. This partnership will allow EVCS to serve a wider range of drivers using various EV charging apps across all vehicle makes and models, advancing its mission to accelerate EV adoption through increased public charging accessibility, convenience, and simplicity.
“As more drivers adopt EVs, the industry needs better solutions to enable easier, faster, and more equitable access to public EV charging,” says Gustavo Occhiuzzo, CEO of EVCS. “Roaming through Hubject’s intercharge platform allows EVCS to meet the EV drivers’ needs more effectively, by granting eMSPs full access to one of the largest CPOs on the West Coast.”
“Roaming is a key ingredient for a successful future of public EV charging, enabling innovative business models between CPOs and eMSPs as well as flexible pricing options for drivers,” adds Karim Farhat, Vice President of Partnerships at EVCS. “That’s a vision that EVCS and Hubject share together.”
“We are honored that EVCS will be joining the Hubject intercharge network, to improve the charging experience as the EV industry gets set to rapidly scale in North America,” says Trishan Peruma, CEO of Hubject North America. “The partnership between Hubject and EVCS represents a significant commitment to all EV drivers regardless of the Mobility provider they choose to use.”
