Versinetic expands Plug and Charge capabilities for EV charging manufacturers

Versinetic has expanded its ISO 15118 offering as electric vehicle charging manufacturers prepare for new interoperability requirements in the UK and Europe.

The Longbridge-based company said the EV charging sector is increasingly moving towards systems designed to support automated charging, interoperability and integration with energy networks.

ISO 15118 is a communications standard that enables high-level communication between electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The standard supports features including Plug and Charge, allowing drivers to connect and charge vehicles automatically without using apps, RFID cards or payment terminals, as well as vehicle-to-grid functionality.

Versinetic said manufacturers are increasingly combining the existing IEC 61851 protocol, which provides the electrical signalling layer, with the IP-based architecture of ISO 15118. The company added that approaching compliance deadlines for EN ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20 in 2026 and 2027, alongside requirements linked to the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation, are increasing demand for interoperable charging systems.

To support manufacturers implementing the standard, Versinetic has expanded its modular Charging Blox platform, which combines communication stacks, controller hardware and integration tools designed to simplify ISO 15118 deployment.

Dunstan Power, managing director of Versinetic, said: “The industry is entering a new phase where interoperability, security and intelligent energy management are becoming just as important as charging speed. ISO 15118 provides the foundation for that shift, enabling everything from seamless Plug and Charge experiences to bidirectional energy systems that better connect EVs with the grid. ”

The company said its technology supports automatic vehicle authentication and contract-based authorisation, encrypted communications using Transport Layer Security and vehicle-to-grid readiness through support for bidirectional charging. The platform is also designed to support AC charging applications in workplace and residential environments.

Versinetic said its engineering team has more than a decade of experience in EV and green technology systems, including involvement in charging infrastructure developed for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The company provides hardware, software and load-balancing systems for EV charging businesses operating across Europe, North America, South America and Australia.