Skip advert
Advertisement

Volkswagen invests in Europe-wide electric car charging platform

VW follows up 'MOIA' ride-sharing brand launch by taking shares in Hubject, the leading 'eRoaming' car charging platform in Europe

Volkswagen is continuing its push towards electrification by investing in a Europe-wide digital platform for EV charging stations. The German carmaker is now a shareholder of 'Hubject', with the aim to connect charging stations across the continent.

The investment follows on from VW's recent launch of MOIA  - a new mobility service start-up that will focus on bringing ride-sharing autonomous electric shuttles to market. It's likely the Hubject system will become an integral part of this network in future. 

Advertisement - Article continues below

Hubject's aim is to create a fully standardized charging infrastructure and international payment system, removing the fuss and confusion of charging EVs with numerous different providers. The company was founded in 2012 by fellow carmakers BMW and Daimler, and major vehicle tech suppliers Bosch and Siemens. 40,000 charge points already fall under Hubject's wing across three continents.

VW Budd-e

VW's Head of Group Strategy Thomas Sedran said "With our investment in Hubject we are supporting the digital transformation and making an important contribution to the transition to the erea of e-mobility".

VW's Strategy 2025 platform plans to launch 30 new electric vehicles across the Group's brands by 2025. By ensuring the charging network is easier to use and more reliable, VW aims to avoid the largely slow EV sales rival carmakers have seen to date.

Check our our view on the top 10 best electric cars to buy today...

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Recommended

Best new cars coming in 2024
Best new cars coming in 2024 - header image
Best cars & vans

Best new cars coming in 2024

There are some big new models from the likes of BMW, Citroen, Dacia, Ford, MINI, Skoda and more on the way in 2024
12 Mar 2024
New Volkswagen Tayron spotted as seven-seat alternative to the Tiguan
Volkswagen Tayron (camouflaged) - front action
News

New Volkswagen Tayron spotted as seven-seat alternative to the Tiguan

Volkswagen had initially sold the Tayron exclusively in China but it’ll come to Europe later this year
22 Feb 2024
Volkswagen ChatGPT to gain ‘level 2’ software update later this year
Steve Fowler in the Volkswagen Golf facelift at CES
News

Volkswagen ChatGPT to gain ‘level 2’ software update later this year

A ‘two-way conversation’ will soon be possible with your new Volkswagen
21 Feb 2024
Match of the day! Volkswagen Match trim returns in range-wide value boost
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro Match - front tracking
News

Match of the day! Volkswagen Match trim returns in range-wide value boost

Match specification is now available on 10 models in the VW line-up, including the new Tiguan and ID.7 flagship EV
30 Jan 2024

Most Popular

Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay
Road tax documentation
News

Road tax set to rise in April: here’s how much more you’ll pay

Drivers with newer cars will now pay £10 more per year, although the biggest gas guzzlers fare even worse
28 Mar 2024
Posh new trim level for Dacia Sandero while the Sandero Stepway gets more power
Dacia Sandero - front
News

Posh new trim level for Dacia Sandero while the Sandero Stepway gets more power

Both the Sandero and Sandero Stepway ranges have been tweaked, gaining more safety features to meet the latest regulations
26 Mar 2024
Huge Audi new car blitz to bring us 9 models in 2 years
Upcoming Audi models - four-way image
News

Huge Audi new car blitz to bring us 9 models in 2 years

After a quiet few years, the German giant is gearing up for its biggest product onslaught to date
25 Mar 2024