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Emobi has partnered with OmniTrust to strengthen cybersecurity for Plug and Charge technology across North America. The partnership combines Emobi's ISO 15118 based JustPlug cloud platform with OmniTrust's cryptographic trust technology, enabling vehicles to authenticate and charge without cards or apps while working with both new and legacy charging hardware. The system assigns each vehicle a secure digital identity using hardware security modules and digital certificates to encrypt and authenticate charging sessions.

Why it matters: Procurement teams evaluating Plug and Charge deployments now have a security focused platform that claims compatibility with existing charger fleets, potentially reducing hardware replacement costs. The partnership addresses growing cybersecurity requirements in tender specifications as connected charging infrastructure expands.

The European Commission has cleared the acquisition of ZeMobility by Aberdeen and DigitalBridge, according to an announcement from the Commission's Luxembourg representation. No financial details or conditions were disclosed in the available information. The clearance allows the transaction to proceed under EU merger control rules.

Why it matters: The approval signals consolidation in the European charging infrastructure sector and may affect procurement opportunities as ZeMobility's ownership structure changes. Charge point operators and public authorities working with ZeMobility should monitor any operational or strategic shifts following the ownership transfer.

Blink Charging has partnered with Emobi to enable plug-and-charge functionality across its network of 56,000 EV charging ports in the United States. The integration will allow drivers to authenticate and pay automatically without using apps or RFID cards. Electrek reported the announcement, which aims to streamline the charging experience for users of Blink's public infrastructure.

Why it matters: Plug-and-charge adoption reduces friction at public chargers, a key factor in site utilisation and driver satisfaction that influences CPO revenue and future procurement decisions. The rollout across a major US network signals growing interoperability standards that procurement teams should expect when evaluating hardware and software vendors.

Digital transformation firm Futurice has published its 2026 Electric 40 report, ranking UK and UK-operating eMobility companies across charging, energy and battery intelligence. Startup Axle Energy, founded in 2023, took first place after connecting more than 100,000 devices to UK energy markets via a single API that turns chargers and home batteries into grid-responsive assets. Octopus Energy placed second, now Britain's largest domestic supplier and operator of the Electroverse roaming platform linking over one million chargers globally. The report arrives as the UK installed almost 90,000 public charge points and registered nearly half a million new battery electric vehicles in 2025.

Why it matters: The ranking signals growing investor and procurement interest in software and aggregation layers that monetise flexibility and vehicle-to-grid services, not just hardware deployment. CPOs evaluating partnerships or white-label energy products now have a curated shortlist of platforms proven to integrate charging with wholesale and balancing markets at scale.

Florida Funders led a $3.4 million seed round for Emobi, which will use the capital to scale its JustPlug seamless charging solution. The system extends ISO 15118 Plug and Charge functionality to legacy infrastructure, addressing the fact that around 80% of existing chargers and vehicles lack the hardware and firmware for traditional Plug and Charge. JustPlug uses cloud-based authentication via ISO 15118 digital certificates, requiring no special hardware or software setup.

Why it matters: The funding supports a technology that could unlock automatic authentication and payment across the installed base of chargers, reducing friction for fleet operators and CPOs managing mixed vehicle and infrastructure portfolios. Emobi plans to target automakers and fleets, signalling potential integration opportunities for procurement teams seeking interoperable charging solutions.

Be.EV, a UK rapid and ultra-rapid charging network operator with more than 850 charging stations, has partnered with Gireve to connect its network to Gireve's interoperability platform. The integration, announced 8 December 2025 from Paris and Manchester, makes Be.EV charge points visible and accessible to hundreds of eMobility Service Providers and thousands of EV drivers across the UK and Europe, allowing users to charge via their existing mobility apps or cards.

Why it matters: For CPOs, the deal demonstrates how roaming platforms can increase station utilisation and visibility without managing multiple bilateral agreements. Procurement teams evaluating interoperability solutions will note the scalability benefits for networks seeking pan-European reach.