London, UK / Amsterdam, Netherlands – In a major partnership, Parkopedia, the leading connected services provider for automotive OEMs, has joined forces with Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform cybersecurity, to introduce a new multi-contract Plug and Charge solution. This innovative collaboration will streamline the EV charging process for drivers globally, while also providing numerous benefits for OEMs.
The partnership combines Parkopedia’s EV Charging service and Irdeto’s CrossCharge technologies to offer a seamless Plug and Charge experience. This means that EV drivers can easily find, pay for parking, and charge their vehicles directly from their in-car media systems, eliminating the need for multiple apps or RFID cards. This user-friendly and secure solution is made possible by Irdeto’s Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) expertise, which ensures the utmost security and compatibility in EV charging.
One of the key benefits of this partnership is the ability to extend the usefulness of legacy vehicles. By making them compatible with multiple contracts, older EV models can now take advantage of the flexibility and security offered by modern charging infrastructure. This not only benefits drivers, but it also simplifies compliance with the ISO 15118 standard for vehicle manufacturers. This standard governs the secure communication between EVs and charging stations, and the new solution provides OEMs with a multi-contract solution for ISO 15118, reducing their development burden and facilitating compliance with industry standards.
Duncan Licence, CPO at Parkopedia, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, “We are proud to work with Irdeto to offer the first true multi-contract Plug and Charge setup to the industry, providing EV drivers with the greatest possible access to EMSPs and lowest-cost tariffs. This is possible thanks to Irdeto’s extensive network of partnerships and cybersecurity expertise, expanding our trusted charging infrastructure to enhance accessibility for EV drivers everywhere.” Niels Haverkorn, SVP and General Manager of Connected Industries at Irdeto, added, “The partnership with Parkopedia marks a significant milestone in our mission to drive security and simplicity in the digital world. Leveraging Irdeto’s expertise in cybersecurity and our commitment to innovation, we are poised to revolutionise the EV charging experience. Our collaboration is built on a shared vision of making EV charging more accessible, secure and seamless for drivers around the globe.”
For more information about Parkopedia and Irdeto, please visit their respective websites.
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