EV Connect and Shell Group member, Greenlots have completed the driver roaming integration between the companies’ charging networks.
Built on a previously announced agreement for inter-network roaming, users of the EV Connect charging smartphone application will be able to locate, initiate sessions and pay for charging at Greenlots charge stations and vice-versa, later this year.
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“We use open standards to make charging network interoperability a centrepiece of improving range confidence for EV drivers and this milestone with Greenlots makes a significant contribution to that effort,” said EV Connect CEO, Jordan Ramer.
“The growth and success of the EV industry are dependent on providing a driver experience that is equal to or better than the experience of hydrocarbon-fuelled vehicles.”
As part of each company’s commitment to open standards, EV Connect and Greenlots will use the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) interoperability standard to allow communications between the two networks using structured data.
The OCPI standard enables communication among charging networks and makes it possible to establish functional, cross-network roaming without charge station hardware upgrades or extensive rework of network software.
The relationship enables each network’s customers to access and use Greenlots and EV Connect charging stations, through either network’s mobile app with no additional sign-ups, fees, or mark-ups. Combining the two networks will provide access to thousands more EV charging stations across North America.
“The once-fragmented EV charging industry continues to mature and accelerate towards delivering a seamless charging experience, and this roaming agreement is further evidence,” added Greenlots Chief Revenue Officer, Jeff Tolnar.
“We believe the Open Charge Point Interface is critical to serving the surging customer demand for EV charging. The entire EV industry benefits when drivers can charge their EVs without the burden of managing multiple accounts or worrying about complicated surcharges.”
