CharIN North America Driving toward a clean transportation future

CharIN’s North America Policy Committee is focused on advocating for open standards and seamless interoperability to scale the electrification of the transportation system and accelerate EV charging infrastructure deployment in North America.

Accelerating transportation electrification is essential for a sustainable future, but it presents a unique challenge. It combines two traditionally distinct worlds – the automotive and utility industries. The transition to clean, affordable electric vehicles and a seamless charging experience requires alignment and interoperability among various stakeholders, including consumers, automakers, charging station manufacturers, operators, and utilities.

To solve these challenges, the Policy Committee partners with North American policymakers to accelerate the deployment of smart infrastructure, ensure the reliability and robustness of charging infrastructure, provide automated, user friendly charging and billing processes, future proof communication between charging equipment and EVs and establish efficient use of state and federal funding to create interoperable infrastructure.

The Policy Committee represents more than 35 CharIN members in North America, including automakers, EV charging manufacturers, system operators and technology leaders from across the e-mobility ecosystem.

Committee members gather monthly to discuss priority issues and determine engagement in key legislative and regulatory efforts. The meetings often include guest speakers, such as policymakers and thought leaders, to inform members of specific policy issues.

To join the Policy Committee, please email northamerica@charin.global.

You can learn more about the detailed principles of CharIN’s North America Policy Committee here: