Hubject and Windrose Technology have announced a strategic partnership to deploy secure, automated Plug&Charge authentication across Windrose’s long-haul electric trucks. The collaboration integrates ISO 15118-20 standards into global megawatt charging networks, targeting the operational demands of commercial freight electrification.
Highlights
- Automated authentication: Windrose trucks will initiate charging upon connection — no RFID cards or mobile apps required
- MCS readiness: The integration supports Megawatt Charging System infrastructure, enabling ultra-high-power charging for long-haul logistics
- Cross-border interoperability: Hubject’s PKI and certificate management enables secure communication across charging networks in 70+ countries
- Fleet operations: Automated contract handling and simplified billing reduce administrative burden at scale
ISO 15118-20 Powers the Integration
Through ISO 15118-20, the partnership delivers four core capabilities for Windrose’s electric fleet:
- Automated Plug&Charge authentication — charging initiates securely upon connection
- Megawatt Charging System (MCS) readiness — supports ultra-high-power charging for long-haul routes
- End-to-end encrypted communication — built on a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Streamlined fleet operations — automated contract handling and simplified billing across interoperable networks
Hubject provides the PKI and certificate management layer that translates protocol into market-ready deployment. As commercial vehicle charging infrastructure expands globally, the standards-based approach keeps networks connected for fleets operating across borders. It also establishes the foundation for future capabilities, including smart charging optimization and bidirectional energy services.
Executive Perspective
Hubject CEO Christian Hahn said commercial freight represents one of the most significant opportunities in the shift to zero-emission transport. He noted that the Windrose partnership brings Plug&Charge to long-haul trucks, giving fleet operators the automated, secure authentication needed to reduce downtime and keep operations moving.
Windrose Founder and CEO Wen Han said the company builds electric trucks for seamless global operations, not only zero emissions. He described Plug&Charge under ISO 15118-20 as a critical enabler for long-haul electrification, where uptime, security, and cross-border interoperability are essential. He added that the Hubject partnership ensures Windrose trucks integrate securely into global megawatt charging networks, delivering a charging experience comparable in reliability to diesel operations.
About the Companies
Hubject operates the world’s largest cross-provider EV charging network, connecting over 1,000,000 charging points and more than 3,000 B2B partners across 70+ countries. The company’s Plug&Charge technology supports 4,500,000 PnC-ready EVs using ISO 15118-2 and -20 standards. Hubject is also the first EV-related company to offer financial services based on its own payment license.
Windrose Technology, founded in 2022 by Stanford graduate Wen Han, is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, with roots in China. The company’s first-generation electric truck achieves 670 km of range at 49 tonnes fully loaded. Its second-generation platform targets over 800 km (500 miles). Windrose trucks are currently operational across four continents, with customers including Kuehne+Nagel, Decathlon, Nestlé Wyeth Nutrition, and Rittal.
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