Epic Charging and Hubject Sign Agreement to Simplify Access Across EV Charging Networks

The collaboration pairs Epic's charging management software with Hubject's interoperability ecosystem, starting with the intercharge eRoaming network, to make Epic-powered charging networks easier for drivers to find and access, including in the in-car navigation systems of some automakers.

Menlo Park, CA. October 6, 2026.

Epic Charging, a California-based EV charging software company, and Hubject, the company behind the intercharge eRoaming network, have signed an agreement to collaborate on EV charging interoperability. The collaboration brings together Epic's charge point management system (CPMS), which operators use to run and monetize their chargers, and Hubject's ecosystem connecting charging networks, e-mobility service providers (eMSPs), and automakers. The goal is to make it simpler for EV drivers to access charging across networks, and for operators on Epic to reach those drivers.

Public charging in North America runs on many networks, apps, and payment methods. For drivers, that often means a different app or account depending on who operates the station. For operators, every additional connection to an app or service provider has typically meant another custom, one-to-one integration.

Hubject positions itself as a neutral charging marketplace between these players. According to Hubject, one integration with intercharge replaces the need for individual technical and commercial connections with every partner on its network.

The two terms are often used interchangeably. They are not the same, and a public charging session needs both.

• Plug & Charge handles authentication. Using the ISO 15118 standard, the vehicle and the charger exchange digital certificates to verify identity. The driver plugs in, with no app or RFID card. It requires a compatible vehicle and a compatible charger.
• Roaming handles authorization. It confirms that the driver has a valid contract and payment method through their eMSP, so a driver signed up with one service can charge on another network.

Both sit above OCPP, the open protocol Epic uses to connect chargers to its platform. OCPP links the charger to the management software. Roaming and Plug & Charge link the session to the driver, the vehicle, and the service that pays for it.

For charge point operators, fleets, multifamily properties, and site hosts on Epic, the collaboration is designed to open a path to:

• Broader driver access. Making Epic-powered stations reachable by drivers who use eMSP apps and services connected through Hubject, without a separate integration for each one.
• In-car visibility. Epic-powered stations will become available in the in-car navigation systems of some automakers.
• Fewer steps at the charger. Drivers can start and pay for a session through the service they already use, instead of downloading another app.

Trishan Peruma, CEO of Hubject North America, pointed to areas where Epic is active, such as autonomous vehicle operators and multifamily properties, as places where broader charging access can matter most.

"Connecting networks through open roaming is the single fastest way to take the friction out of EV charging," said Trishan Peruma, CEO of Hubject North America. "We’re thrilled to work with Epic Charging to create a simpler, unified charging experience for everyone."

"Drivers don't think in networks. They want to know whether a station will work for them. Working with Hubject helps the operators on our platform meet drivers through the services and vehicles they already use, instead of building one custom connection at a time." (Michael Bakunin, CEO and Co-Founder, Epic Charging)

The agreement also covers Bluedot, Epic's fleet charging and payments platform. Bluedot will work with Hubject as an eMSP, opening more charging networks to Bluedot fleet drivers. Read the Bluedot announcement.

Michael Bakunin, CEO and Co-Founder of Epic Charging, and Trishan Peruma discuss the agreement, and how roaming and Plug & Charge fit together, in a full episode of the Epic Charging Podcast, publishing Thursday, October 8.

Operators who want to understand what the collaboration means for their sites can contact the Epic Charging team at epiccharging.com.

Epic Charging is a California-based EV charging software company providing an open-platform, OCPP-compliant charge point management system designed to maximize uptime, reliability, and profitability for charge point operators. Recognized by Ohm Analytics as the fastest-growing EV charging software provider in the United States for the second consecutive year, Epic supports multifamily, commercial, fleet, municipal, and public charging, integrates with more than 125 charger brands and 200+ electric vehicles, and is SOC 2 compliant with CTEP certification for payment processing. Its charging station management system is certified to OCPP 2.0.1 by the Open Charge Alliance. Backed by LAZ Parking, Epic acquired Bluedot Technologies in 2026. For more information, visit www.epiccharging.com.

Hubject simplifies the charging of electric vehicles. Through its eRoaming platform intercharge, the eMobility specialist connects CPOs and eMobility Service Providers (eMSPs) to provide standardised access to charging infrastructure. Hubject operates the world's largest cross-provider charging network, connecting over 1,100,000 charging points and more than 3,500 B2B partners across 75+ countries. Hubject is also a leader in Plug&Charge technology reaching 5,000,000 PnC ready EVs, using ISO 15118-2 and -20 standards to deliver secure, seamless EV charging experiences, and is the first EV-related company to offer financial services for EV companies based on its own payment license.