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We are the leading global association witharound280 members dedicated to promote standards in the field of charging systemsfor charging EVs of all types in as many parts of the world.

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Cross-industry, global, non-profit andholistic ...

Under theCharIN(Charging Interface Initiative e. V.) umbrella,cross-industry stakeholderslike automakers, charging station manufacturers, component suppliers, energy providers, grid operators, and many others continue moving towards interoperable charging, where vehicles, chargers, and software systems work together and to make the user experience reliable, easy and smooth.

CharIN´s holistic approach is not limited to passenger cars. Its internationalcommunity is comprised of leading global companies representing every link to the e-mobility value chain and multiple experts who have been working together as a team to drive the requirements of charging all kinds of electric vehicles.

Besides several further topics and activities, during the last three years, a special Task Force has been extending the scope to Commercial Vehicles and thus, setting requirements and standards for the development of theMegawatt Charging System (MCS). In the close future, the MCS shall also be used to charge other heavy-duty vehicles like e-ferries, ships, and planes.

CharIN is anon-profit organization and open to anycompany worldwide being involved in the business around e-mobility.

CharIN´s next goal is to define requirements for the evolution of CCS related standards and forthe certification of CCS based products.

CharIN is anon-profit organization and open to anycompany worldwide being involved in the business around e-mobility.

Electrifying the Marine IndustrywithGlobal Standards

CharIN is leading the transition toward standardized, interoperable charging solutions for the marine sector. Building on the proven success of CCS and MCS in road transport, CharIN promotes these technologies—together with ISO 15118-20—as the foundation for electric and hybrid vessels of all sizes.

Through the Marine Task Force, CharIN unites shipbuilders, port operators, energy providers, and technology experts to ensure global alignment, cross-modal compatibility, and cost-efficient infrastructure development. Our goal is to enable seamless, scalable, and sustainable charging for the marine industry—just as CharIN has achieved for automotive mobility.

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Shaping Smart, Bidirectional Charging:Vehicle to Grid –V2G

The energy world of tomorrow is intelligent and sustainable. The technology is moving quickly. While only a few EV models on the market today are V2G-capable, most new vehicles are expected to include this functionality in the near future. Charging station and vehicle manufacturers have been working on V2G development for years, and the first wave of products is now arriving. The backbone of this evolution is the ISO 15118-20 standard, which governs V2G functions for DC charging.

Discover how CharIN advances Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology through global standards, interoperability testing, and industry projects. Learn about our role in ISO 15118-20, partnerships, and upcoming V2G Testivals shaping the future of smart, bidirectional charging.

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MegawattChargingSystem (MCS)

To satisfy the marketdemand of the Truck and Bus industry to charge electric heavy-duty vehicles within a reasonable time.

To give an answer toglobal challenges like CO2 reduction and energy saving, the automobile industry has been accelerating the development and commercialization of electric vehicles (EV), and hybrid electric vehicles. But climate-friendly mobility isnot just limited to passenger cars. Most of the goods are transported bytrucks, ships, or planes, a different dimension if we think about clean transportation. Due to size and weight of these transport options, user-friendly and quickHigh Power Charging is the key to increase the acceptance of e-mobility also in this area.

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