The Queensland based and now Indian-owned DC fast charging pioneer Tritium has partnered with a German e-mobility specialist to boost the functionality of it EV charging network across the globe.
The deal will see Berlin-based Hubject to integrate its Plug&Charge functionality and Ingercharge platform to Tritium’s global charging infrastructure, providing standardised access and ultimately no need for specific apps or RFID cards.
EV drivers would need only drive up to an EV charger, plug in, and charge up. It will be rolled out first in new facilities in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region, and will be enabled on select existing charger models.
“Tritium’s fast charging technology and global reach, combined with Hubject’s Plug&Charge infrastructure, is a powerful combination,” said Christian Hahn, CEO of Hubject.
“As the EV industry continues to grow, we believe Plug&Charge will be a fundamental enabler of driver satisfaction and network efficiency.
The partnership between Hubject and Tritium could signal a return to prominence for Tritium, which was a leading supplier of DC fast charging technology before it began encountering technological issues with its early generation EV chargers, which spiralled as the company began to also haemorrhage cash.
In April 2024, Tritium called in voluntary administrators while the company’s lenders appointed a receiver to take control of the company’s assets and seek potential buyers.
A few months later, Indian power technology firm Exicom stepped up to the plate to acquire Tritium out of receivership in the hopes of expanding its own EV charging business. Among the assets Exicom acquired were Tritium’s engineering centre in Brisbane and its manufacturing facility in Tennessee in the United States.
“This partnership marks a significant step forward for the fast-charging ecosystem,” said Arcady Sasinov, CEO of Tritium.
“By combining our field-proven DC fast chargers with Hubject’s seamless authentication technology, we’re eliminating barriers for drivers and delivering the intuitive, reliable charging experience the industry demands.”
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.