Hyundai Motor Group said on July 7 it will work with the South Korean government to create a national certification system for plug-and-charge electric vehicle (EV) technology. The group signed a memorandum of understanding on July 6 with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and the Korea Environment Corp.

Plug and charge lets EV drivers start charging and pay by plugging in a cable. Hyundai said the technology automatically handles charging, and payment. Instead of requiring a membership card or credit card, it uses encrypted authentication between the vehicle and charging station.

Hyundai said it will transfer its certification technology to the government to help expand plug-and-charge services across more EV charging stations in South Korea.

The move extends the group’s EV charging efforts.

🔗 Source: Yonhap

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