Universal EV plugs and charging capabilities are coming
A new framework has been built to enable electric vehicle owners to charge and pay seamlessly at any charging station New public-private partnership has led to the development of a common framework for universal plug-and-charge functionality. This means that future electric vehicles and charging stations will be able to communicate with each other and handle payment information seamlessly without having to worry about apps and logins. The new feature is expected to be live next year, although it may take some time to roll out. The early days of electrification are not for the faint of heart, with three competing standards, limited charging infrastructure, and a hodgepodge of proprietary apps and accounts. Things have changed dramatically since those dark days, as the industry has coalesced around North American charging standards and plug-and-play technology has become more common. The latter is now being strengthened, described by the government as a "shining example of public-private partnership". The Joint Office of Energy and…