Hubject
Hubject operates the world's largest international eRoaming platform for EV charging, connecting Charge Point Operators, eMobility Service Providers, and OEMs across 75+ countries and 1.1M+ charge points via the intercharge platform and ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge ecosystem.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Hubject does
Hubject GmbH, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Berlin, operates the world's largest international eRoaming platform for electric vehicle charging, branded as intercharge. The company's core product is a B2B interoperability platform that connects Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs) via the OICP (Open Intercharge Protocol) and OCPI standards, currently linking 1,100,000+ charge points, 3,500+ B2B partners, and 75+ countries through a single integration. Its second major product line is the Plug&Charge Ecosystem based on ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20, which provides Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management that enables automatic, secure vehicle-to-charger authentication without apps or RFID cards, reaching 4,500,000+ Plug&Charge ready EVs globally and 1 million in North America alone as of February 2026.
Hubject monetizes primarily through recurring subscription and transaction fees from CPOs and eMSPs for platform connectivity, PKI/certificate management, and settlement services. It also runs intercharge CHECK (testing and certification for both software and hardware), a Premium Services support tier publicly priced at €5,500 per year offering priority SLAs and dedicated Service Delivery Managers, and a Consulting & Advisory practice serving cities, automotive OEMs, and charging providers on EV infrastructure planning. Hubject Financial Services GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is the first EV-related company to offer settlement, clearing, and payment services based on its own payment license, adding transaction-fee revenue on top of subscription streams. Distribution is enterprise-direct via field sales and partner onboarding portals, supplemented by technology integration partners (e.g., Spirii, Numocity) and regional hubs in Irvine (North America), Shanghai (China), and Singapore (Asia-Pacific).
The platform has progressively expanded beyond passenger EV charging into adjacent segments including V2G-capable solutions for electric school buses (ISO 15118-20), Megawatt Charging System support for electric long-haul trucks (via Windrose), VDV 261 preconditioning for electric bus fleets (via Vector Informatik), and consulting for cities and OEMs. Ownership is concentrated in seven founding corporate shareholders — BMW Group, Mercedes-Benz Group, Volkswagen Group, Siemens, EnBW, E.ON, and Enel X — providing strategic OEM and utility alignment but no disclosed private-equity or venture backing. The company is ISO 27001:2022 certified, GDPR compliant, and an active contributor to standards bodies including CharIN and the EVRoaming Foundation.
Hubject firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Hubject
- Legal name
- Hubject GmbH
- Website
- https://hubject.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Hubject operates the world's largest international eRoaming platform for EV charging, connecting Charge Point Operators, eMobility Service Providers, and OEMs across 75+ countries and 1.1M+ charge points via the intercharge platform and ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge ecosystem.
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Hubject industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Interoperability Platform
- NAICS
- Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Charging Network Operators & CPOs Offering Smart Charging/V2G (EUAFAMAD)
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Where Hubject is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Hubject business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- eRoaming Platform Subscription / Transaction Fees: Hubject charges CPOs and eMSPs for access to the intercharge eRoaming platform. Partners pay fees for connectivity, usage, and transaction processing. Fees are detailed in published Contract Terms and Fee documentation. The platform connects charging networks enabling cross-network charging sessions, with Hubject earning a take rate or subscription fee per connected partner.
- Plug&Charge Certificate Management & PKI Services: Hubject provides Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management services for Plug&Charge implementations, enabling secure automated authentication between vehicles and chargers. This service is used by OEMs, EVSE manufacturers, and charging networks implementing ISO 15118 standards.
- Premium Services (Priority Support): Premium Services tier priced at €5,500 per year offering priority ticket handling (up to 25% faster response times, 20% faster incident resolution), dedicated Service Delivery Manager with quarterly reviews, complete SLA and uptime reports, and flexible add-ons at 20% discount.
- Hubject Financial Services: Hubject Financial Services provides settlement and clearing for the charging ecosystem. Hubject is the first EV-related company to offer financial services for EV companies based on its own payment license, enabling compliant financial flows between CPOs, eMSPs, and other ecosystem participants.
- Testing & Certification (intercharge CHECK): Hubject provides testing and certification services for EVSE hardware and software to ensure Plug&Charge and interoperability standards compliance. Both software (CHECK SOFTWARE) and hardware (CHECK HARDWARE) certification tracks are available.
- Consulting & Advisory Services: Hubject offers consulting engagements for cities, automotive OEMs, charging providers, and government institutions for EV infrastructure planning, Plug&Charge implementation strategy, and eMobility market entry. Case studies include Rüsselsheim am Main city planning, Audi plant smart charging, and market entry support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Premium Services tier offering priority support, dedicated SDM engagement, SLA reporting, and flexible add-ons at 20% discount. |
| Subscription | Annual | Standard service level included in the standard intercharge package. |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Hubject product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hubject operates the intercharge eRoaming platform that connects Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs) through a single OICP integration, enabling cross-network and cross-border EV charging interoperability. It also operates the Plug&Charge (ISO 15118) ecosystem with PKI certificate management, intercharge CHECK hardware and software certification, Hubject Financial Services for charging settlement, and Hubject Consulting for EV infrastructure advisory.
Product overview
Hubject operates as an eMobility interoperability platform offering a unified platform-plus-modules architecture. The core intercharge Platform enables eRoaming connectivity between CPOs and EMPs, while the Plug&Charge ecosystem provides ISO 15118-based automated charging without apps or cards. Supporting modules include intercharge Analytics, Process Monitoring, EVSE Data Score for data quality, intercharge CHECK Software/Hardware for certification testing, and Hubject Financial Services for payment settlement. Premium Services adds priority support tiers, and Consulting provides advisory for implementations. The platform connects over 1.1 million charge points across 75+ countries with 3,500+ B2B partners.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- intercharge: Hubject's eRoaming platform that connects CPOs and eMSPs for cross-provider EV charging interoperability
- Plug&Charge
- Hubject Financial Services
- Premium Services
Products and services
- intercharge Platform (eRoaming) Core B2B eRoaming platform connecting Charge Point Operators and eMobility Service Providers through a single OICP integration, enabling cross-network and cross-border EV charging interoperability across 1.1M+ charge points and 75+ countries.
- Plug&Charge Ecosystem (ISO 15118) ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20 based ecosystem enabling automatic vehicle-to-charger authentication and payment processing without apps, RFID cards, or manual steps, including V2G bidirectional charging, Megawatt Charging System support for electric trucks, and PKI certificate management. Reaches 4.5M+ Plug&Charge ready EVs.
- intercharge CHECK (Testing & Certification)
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 25% faster response times and 20% faster incident resolution for Premium Services partners
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Hubject
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Hubject technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
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Hubject partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
29 partnerships are on record, tiered major, important and minor.
- SmappeemajorHubject partnered with Smappee to connect its European public charging network to Hubject's intercharge eRoaming platform. Smappee brings its own hardware, software, and CPO backend, providing meaningful density to the European network. Founded in 2012 by Stefan Grosjean, Smappee operates over 80,000 charging points globally and serves customers across fleet, logistics, leasing, parking, and real estate in Europe, US, Australia, and the Middle East.
- MFG EV Power (Motor Fuel Group)majorHubject partnered with MFG EV Power (Motor Fuel Group) to connect approximately 2,000 rapid and ultra-rapid charge points to Hubject's Plug&Charge infrastructure, going live on May 1, 2026. MFG is the UK's largest rapid charging network by number of charge points with 500+ sites ranging from 50kW to 400kW. The partnership represents one of the largest single Plug&Charge activations on Hubject's infrastructure.
- SpiriimajorSpirii, a Copenhagen-based EV charging platform provider, and Hubject announced a global partnership to offer Plug&Charge technology through Spirii's Connect platform. The technology enables automatic vehicle identification and payment processing at charging stations without physical payment methods. Audi is the first automotive partner to implement this technology via Spirii's platform, with deployment already initiated at Audi charging hubs.
- Blink ChargingmajorHubject and Blink Charging announced a strategic collaboration to integrate Blink's EV charging stations into Hubject's intercharge eRoaming platform across North America (US, Canada, and Mexico). The partnership connects Blink as a Charge Point Operator to the platform, with full integration planned for 2025, expanding access for EV drivers to over one million charging points globally.
- Windrose TechnologymajorHubject and Windrose Technology partnered to enable ISO 15118-20 Plug&Charge and Megawatt Charging System support for Windrose's electric long-haul trucks. The collaboration focuses on secure, automated charging, ultra-high-power infrastructure, and cross-border interoperability, aiming to expand commercial fleet electrification globally for electric freight vehicles.
- HelioxmajorHubject partnered with Heliox, Blue Bird, and Accelera by Cummins to launch a V2G-capable DC fast charger solution for electric school buses, based on the ISO 15118-20 standard enabling secure bidirectional communication between vehicles and charging infrastructure.
- Blue BirdmajorHubject partnered with Heliox, Blue Bird, and Accelera by Cummins to launch a V2G-capable DC fast charger solution for electric school buses, based on ISO 15118-20. The system allows stationary electric vehicles to balance grid supply and demand by absorbing excess energy during low-demand periods and feeding it back during peak times.
- Accelera by CumminsmajorHubject partnered with Heliox, Blue Bird, and Accelera by Cummins to launch a V2G-capable DC fast charger solution for electric school buses, based on ISO 15118-20 standard. The system enables grid-balancing capabilities creating new revenue streams for fleet operators.
- Vector InformatikmajorVector Informatik added VDV 261 preconditioning support to its vCharM charging and energy management platform for electric bus fleets, developed in partnership with Hubject. The update automates certificate management using Hubject's PKI and includes IPv6-to-IPv4 proxy functionality through vCharM.edge hardware, enabling transport operators to precondition electric buses using grid energy before departure.
- Go Electric Stations (GES)importantHubject integrated its ISO 15118-based Plug&Charge technology into Go Electric Stations' (GES) NextCharge platform in Italy, enabling automatic vehicle-to-charger authentication without apps or RFID cards, addressing user experience friction in EV charging across Europe.
- NumocityimportantHubject partnered with Numocity to deploy Plug&Charge technology across charging networks in India, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to offer seamless, automated vehicle charging by integrating Hubject's ISO 15118 standards into Numocity's charging management platform, facilitating market entry for CPOs in these high-growth regions.
- Shell Recharge SolutionsmajorHubject expanded its intercharge roaming platform to include Shell Recharge, enabling seamless cross-border EV charging across Europe. This integration allows EV users to locate, initiate, and pay for charging sessions using various contactless methods without separate accounts. Shell Recharge and Hubject have also co-authored a whitepaper on building future-proof EV charging infrastructure.
- eONEimportantHubject partnered with Icelandic EV charging platform provider eONE to bring Plug&Charge technology to Iceland, with initial deployment across 19 charging locations by early 2026. The technology enables seamless charging processes as part of Iceland's efforts to support renewable energy and high EV adoption.
- Francis EnergymajorHubject partnered with Francis Energy to provide eRoaming and Plug&Charge for the leading EV charging network in the United States. Francis Energy operates 170 locations in nine states with a contiguous statewide DCFC network in Oklahoma. Partnership covers North America expansion, enabling seamless EV charging for drivers across Plug&Charge enabled stations.
- ChargePointmajorChargePoint is a member of the EVRoaming Council alongside Gireve, Octopus Energy, Plugsurfing, NKL, and Google, working since 2020 to drive EV roaming interoperability. ChargePoint is also listed among major EV charging technology vendors in market reports.
- RoadimportantRoad connected to Hubject's intercharge platform as an eMSP, expanding eRoaming access across Benelux, Germany, the UK, and the Mediterranean regions.
- EVRoaming FoundationmajorHubject became a Full Contributor to the EVRoaming Foundation to actively support the global OCPI (Open Clearing House Protocol) roaming protocol. The EVRoaming Council, composed of Gireve, ChargePoint, Octopus Energy, Plugsurfing, NKL, and Google, has been working since 2020 to drive EV roaming interoperability across the industry.
- AEDIVEminorHubject is a member of AEDIVE (Spanish Association for Electro-mobility), participating in industry initiatives to increase EV adoption and reduce carbon emissions.
- AVEREminorHubject is a member of AVERE (European Association for Electro-mobility), participating in industry initiatives to increase EV adoption and reduce carbon emissions.
- CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative)importantHubject participates in CharIN, the industry initiative advancing the Combined Charging System (CCS) and related charging standards including Plug&Charge (ISO 15118) and Megawatt Charging System.
- FreshmileimportantFreshmile, described as the first CPO in France to offer Hubject as a roaming platform (since 2015), continues to expand interoperability with Hubject. Freshmile CEO Arnaud Mora stated: 'At Freshmile we are open without limits. We believe strongly that EV drivers can roam and charge anywhere.'
- Autel EnergyimportantAutel's MaxiCharger became the newest member of Hubject's Plug&Charge ecosystem, enabling automatic charging authentication for compatible EVs using ISO 15118 standards.
- aixACCT SystemsimportantaixACCT Systems became the first pre-certified hardware partner to join Hubject's Plug&Charge ecosystem, enabling ISO 15118 Plug&Charge compliance for its charging hardware.
- Delta (Energy Electronics)importantDelta became a new member of the Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem, integrating Plug&Charge authentication capabilities into its EV charging solutions.
- BenderimportantBender became a new member of the Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem, adding Plug&Charge capability to Bender's EV charging infrastructure solutions.
- SWTCH EnergyimportantSWTCH Energy partnered with Hubject to provide seamless Plug&Charge experience and expand EV charging access across North America, enabling automated charging authentication for SWTCH's network users.
- ComdataimportantComdata expanded its partnership with Hubject to offer North American fleets a simplified charging experience through Hubject's eRoaming and Plug&Charge infrastructure.
- XChargeimportantXCharge, announced at ICNC25, unveiled the SGridLink battery-integrated fast charger scalable up to 430 kWh for off-grid operation, expanding the interoperability ecosystem available through Hubject's network.
- EVTECimportantEVTEC became a new member of the Hubject Plug&Charge ecosystem, integrating Plug&Charge capabilities into its EV charging equipment.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves7 records
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Hubject competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gireve: Gireve is a French B2B eRoaming platform founded by EDF, TotalEnergies, Renault, and Enedis. It is the closest direct peer to Hubject, both operating as neutral clearing/roaming intermediaries between CPOs and eMSPs in Europe, co-founding the EVRoaming Foundation.
- Plugsurfing: Plugsurfing (owned by Powerdot/EDP) is a pan-European eMSP that aggregates EV charging for drivers. While Hubject is its infrastructure partner, Plugsurfing competes for end-driver relationships and API access to charge points in the same ecosystem.
- Driivz: Driivz is an EV charging management platform (acquired by Vontier) serving CPOs and eMSPs with software, billing, and operations. Comparable to Hubject as a B2B software layer enabling eRoaming, OCPI integrations, and charger network management for enterprise customers.
Broad incumbents
- ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a leading global CPO and CPMS vendor participating in the EVRoaming Foundation. Comparable because it operates its own roaming/connectivity layer (ChargePoint Network) and competes for the same CPO/EMP integration services in North America and Europe.
- Shell Recharge Solutions (NewMotion): Shell Recharge (formerly NewMotion) is a Shell-owned eMSP and CPO platform with hubs across Europe. It is both a customer of Hubject's intercharge platform and a competing eMSP offering roaming services for drivers under its own brand.
- EVBox (Engie): EVBox is a global EV charging hardware and software company (now part of Engie) that supplies chargers, charge management software, and roaming services. Comparable as a broader EV charging solutions company whose software platform overlaps with Hubject's eRoaming and CPMS capabilities.
Emerging players
- Ampeco: Ampeco is a B2B EV charging management platform serving CPOs and eMSPs with OCPP/OCPI-native software. Comparable as a software-driven EV charging orchestration platform, though it competes more on direct CPMS functionality than on roaming interoperability.
- Spirii: Spirii is a Copenhagen-based EV charging platform that integrates Hubject's Plug&Charge technology into its Connect platform. Comparable as a CPMS/EMP partner and channel for Hubject technology; competes partly with Hubject in the OEM-facing software layer.
- Octopus Energy Electric Vehicles: Octopus Electric Vehicles operates the Octopus Electroverse eMSP that aggregates charging across many networks using OCPI. Comparable as a roaming aggregator / eMSP that, like Hubject, has joined the EVRoaming Foundation and competes for cross-network charging experiences.
Regional players
- Numocity: Numocity is an EV charging platform provider focused on India, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East that integrates Hubject's Plug&Charge technology. Comparable as an emerging CPMS/eMSP player serving regional markets where Hubject also expanded.
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Frequently asked questions about Hubject
What does Hubject do?
Hubject operates the intercharge eRoaming platform that connects Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs) through a single OICP integration, enabling cross-network and cross-border EV charging interoperability. It also operates the Plug&Charge (ISO 15118) ecosystem with PKI certificate management, intercharge CHECK hardware and software certification, Hubject Financial Services for charging settlement, and Hubject Consulting for EV infrastructure advisory.
Is Hubject a public or private company?
Hubject is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Hubject founded?
Hubject was founded in 2012. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Hubject based?
Hubject is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Hubject make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. eRoaming Platform Subscription / Transaction Fees are the primary driver. The others are plug&Charge Certificate Management & PKI Services, premium Services (Priority Support), hubject Financial Services, testing & Certification (intercharge CHECK) and consulting & Advisory Services.
Who are Hubject's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gireve, Plugsurfing and Driivz. Broad incumbents are ChargePoint, Shell Recharge Solutions (NewMotion) and EVBox (Engie). Emerging players are Ampeco, Spirii and Octopus Energy Electric Vehicles. Numocity is listed as a regional player.
Does Hubject have an API?
Yes. Hubject provides the Open Intercharge Protocol (OICP) for eRoaming interoperability between Charge Point Operators (CPOs) and eMobility Service Providers (EMPs). The protocol enables standardized communication for charge point discovery, session initiation, authorization, and settlement. Additionally, the Open Plug&Charge Protocol (OPCP) 1.0.0 enables secure communication for Plug&Charge functionality using ISO 15118 standards. Developer documentation is at github.com/hubject/oicp.
What industry is Hubject in?
Hubject's product category is EV Charging Interoperability Platform. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing), with a secondary code of EUAFAMAD, Charging Network Operators & CPOs Offering Smart Charging/V2G. Its NAICS code is 518 and its SIC code is 3576.