- Gross annual revenue of less than 3.000.000 EUR
- Registered company for less than 4 years
- Not a subsidiary, joint venture, or any other type of spin-off of Regular/Core members (or companies only eligible for Regular/Core membership) where the Regular/Core member has 50% or more stake (e.g., profit, ownership, stock, governance) of the organization are not eligible.
- Must provide sufficient proof that they more than 51% self-owned and independent if is in any way affiliated with a Regular/Core member (or companies only eligible for Regular/Core membership)
Membership Application Form
Complete Articles of Association
Dues Schedule
Membership FAQ
CharIN Alliance – An Ecosystem to Exchange and Connect!
CharIN is the central hub for e-mobility and EV charging, enabling a diverse range of industries to network and exchange ideas and knowledge. Representatives from different levels of the value chain, various sectors, and regions around the world have a unique opportunity to connect.
CharIN advocates for clean transportation, advances EV charging infrastructure, engages with governmental institutions, provides industry perspectives and position papers, and hosts discussions with technology experts. This broad range of activities allows for comprehensive discussions on all e-mobility topics.
We aim to foster open exchanges among all stakeholders to identify improvement potentials in e-mobility and support the development of promising technologies. Companies worldwide with a link to e-mobility are welcome to join our network. Since our founding in 2015 with eleven members, CharIN has grown to over 300 members and continues to expand.
Membership Categories
Membership Categories: The CharIN association consists of three types of members: Core Members, Regular Members and Startups. For detailed information on each category, please refer to the CharIN Articles of Association.
Core Members are deeply involved in global activities related to the Combined Charging System (CCS), the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), and the North American Charging System (NACS) and have specific rights and responsibilities within the association. All founding members are automatically Core Members, but any member can become a Core Member by meeting certain criteria.
Regular Members are companies, such as automotive component suppliers, power utilities, public authorities, IT and communications firms, and non-profit organizations. They support the rollout of the CCS, MCS, and NACS and participate in one or more working groups alongside Core Members.
Startups can already benefit from CharIN membership within their first years after founding. They enjoy all Regular Membership benefits, including access to one working group. For detailed criteria to become a Startup Member, please refer to the Startup Membership Criteria.
Application Procedure
To apply for membership, download and complete the Membership Application Form and return it to the Charging Interface Initiative e. V. The board and Steering Committee will review and vote on your application. If accepted, you will need to make a membership payment according to the Dues Schedule.
We look forward to partnering with you to support the development and promotion of the Combined Charging System (CCS), Megawatt Charging System (MCS), and the North American Charging System (NACS). Note that CharIN is not exclusive. Documentation on the architecture, standards, and technology is available upon request without requiring membership.
