Brisbane-headquartered Tritium is now offering Autocharge as a software capability on its RTM and PKM charger models.
This launch allows Tritium to further provide its customers and EV drivers with convenient and efficient options for a seamless end-to-end EV charging experience, the company says.
“Tritium continues to be a leader among the charger OEMs offering seamless payment capabilities to drivers,” says Tritium chief technology officer Glen Bethel.
“Integrating Autocharge into our software offerings is the latest example of how the company remains on the leading edge of rapidly evolving industry trends, to provide drivers with a simple and convenient charging experience. By enabling our chargers to offer drivers seamless payment options, we hope to encourage the adoption of more EVs worldwide.”
Autocharge is available with the latest release software for Tritium’s RTM and PKM chargers.
EV drivers with compatible vehicles at charging sites where the system has been implemented by a network operator will be able to start a charging session by simply plugging in their vehicle, without the need to tap or insert a payment card.
It is also very convenient for operators of busy sites with high utilisation as it removes one step of the charging process and simplifies technical complexity by removing the need for a credit card reader, says Tritium.
Tritium has launched the first implementation of this software on its chargers in conjunction with partner Lynkwell, which has activated the technology on its RTM models at several charging sites for enterprise fleet companies. Lynkwell is an energy technology company providing a comprehensive platform of EV charging products and services designed to drive rapid deployment and adoption of clean energy.
“Introducing innovations with partners like Tritium presents an exciting opportunity to enhance the EV customer experience,” says Lynkwell engineering vice president Nick Bordeau.
“Autocharge allows drivers of personal, commercial, or fleet vehicles to simply plug in and walk away.
“Benefits like increased ease and efficiency that also leverage telematics compound the value over large fleets and help drive large scale EV adoption.”
This activation serves as one of Tritium’s latest software updates, complementing the company’s Plug and Charge capabilities.
Plug and Charge, which Tritium pioneered in the industry, is a certificate-based system built on the ISO 15118 standard, allowing customers to authenticate and charge their vehicles via the charging cable with a higher level of data security.
Autocharge offers an alternative approach to vehicle authentication, while maintaining the same level of security as RFID cards.
Tritium says the availability of these two technologies will expand customer access to operating models that suit their specific business needs and preferences.
