Vattenfall InCharge launches app-free EV charging service

Seamless Charging tested with 700 EV drivers shows how connected vehicle data can eliminate fragmentation between charging networks Vattenfall InCharge and WirelessCar have completed the Seamless Charging pilot, which automates electric vehicle (EV) authentication and payment at charging points without a card or app, with more than 700 drivers testing it across Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany. The cloud-based system, which supports Volvo and Tesla vehicles, is planned to be available at Vattenfall InCharge’s 40,000 charging points in autumn 2026. After a one-time vehicle registration, the system matches signals between the vehicle and the charging station to automatically start and stop sessions. The service covers both AC and DC chargers and uses established industry standard protocols for secure data transfer. Vattenfall E-Mobility Commercial Director Fanny Lindberg said in a statement: “EV drivers today often need different apps, cards and authentication steps depending on the charging network. That’s why improving the customer experience and creating a simple charging journey is crucial to the transition to electric mobility. We wanted to explore whether we could remove some of these steps and make charging as easy as possible.” Mateo Sotomayor, Vice President of Electric Vehicle Experience at WirelessCar, added: “Our experience connecting vehicles, data, and ecosystem partners has shown that the best technology often eliminates rather than adds complexity. Improving the charging experience requires orchestration across a complex ecosystem of vehicles, platforms, charging networks, and service providers. Seamless Charging is a practical example of using connected vehicle technology to remove steps in the charging process.”

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