Hubject, an EV interoperability company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Exicom, India's largest EV charger manufacturer.

The aim of the partnership is to use Hubject's innovative interoperability technology to improve the charging experience for EV drivers in India. This includes Hubject's intercharge platform, which will make it easier for EV drivers to find charge points.

Exicom and Hubject will collaborate on Hubject's Plug&Charge platform, creating a regional Indian hub to enable industry-leading global technology, support local charge point operators (CPOs) based on ISO15118 standards, enable fully automated charging capabilities and produce the first Plug&Charge standard in India.

EV drivers in India would be able to plug in to compatible charge points and charge up instantly using automatic EV to charging station authentication technology without the need of an app or RFID card.

Christian Hahn, Hubject CEO, said: "The EV market in India is seeing explosive growth. Last year, sales nearly doubled, and this year, they are expected to rise by 66%. This strategic partnership aims to support this massive growth, by making the charging experience easier and more reliable for EV drivers. This is an important step in encouraging more drivers in India to make the switch from cars using fossil fuel to EVs."

Anant Nahata, CEO of Exicom, said: "The establishment of a central interoperability hub will further streamline payment settlements and reduce dependence on multiple wallets."

Hubject's interoperability technology simplifies the charging process by enabling EV drivers to locate, access, and pay for charging services through their interface of choice, regardless of the operator. This eliminates the need for multiple memberships and payments.

Exicom is India's claimed largest EV charging maker and designs and deploys charging systems across India, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, with over 70,000 installed chargers.