Electrify America Joins CharIN to support Charging Infrastructure Access

Electrify America announced that it will serve as the newest member of the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a registered association whose mission is to develop and establish the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery- powered electric vehicles.

Electrify America recognises the importance of cross-industry cooperation around charging infrastructure to help increase consumer understanding - and ultimately purchases - of zero emission electric vehicles. CharIN offers an additional opportunity for industry collaboration, since most of Electrify America's current technology suppliers are already among the impressive list of members.

All Electrify America charge stations will offer CCS charging, along with additional system options, to help support a consistent charging experience for drivers.

“With a growing state-of-the-art charging network, Electrify America shares CharIN's vision for the advancement of seamless and standardised charging infrastructure to help bolster electric vehicle adoption,” said Cliff Fietzek, Director of Technology at Electrify America. “We look forward to collaborating with the association's diverse set of members to provide consistent charging solutions that help further Zero Emission Vehicle awareness and purchase consideration in America.”

This news builds upon a recent announcement that Electrify America will work with CharIN members to be the first DC fast charging network in the US who will offer the Plug & Charge technology at its charging stations, based on the ISO15118 charging standard. Electrify America will introduce Plug & Charge at more than 500 charging station sites with more than 2,000 chargers by the end of 2019.