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Card-free EV charging market opens as automakers and operators vie for early lead
A pilot rollout of plug-and-charge at public fast chargers at highway rest stops is set to begin in September, sharpening competition between automakers and charging operators for EV customers. The system enables automatic authentication, charging and payment without membership or credit cards, using digital certificates and encryption keys. As authentication is unified under a government system, membership card models lose ground and companies are expected to compete using vehicle features and charging-station operations.
Mobility
GM EVs adopt NACS across 2027 lineup to use Tesla Superchargers without adapter
General Motors will install the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port as standard across its 2027-model-year electric vehicle lineup. New EVs from Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC will be able to use compatible NACS fast chargers, including Tesla Superchargers, without an adapter. Most 2026 models will still use CCS1 and need a NACS DC adapter for Superchargers. GM is also adding an Energy Pass feature to its apps to streamline registration and payment across multiple charging networks.
Industry
SK Signet\'s robot EV automatic charging technology enters commercialisation stage
SK Signet said it has entered the commercialisation stage for robot-based automatic EV charging technology. A consortium led by the company said it completed a government-backed project to develop and demonstrate a robot-based fast automatic charging system. The technology enables a robot to recognise a vehicle’s position and automatically connect the charging connector. The consortium verified commercial requirements including charging precision, compliance with international communications and payment standards, and user safety through long-term testing of a 400 kW system.