EV Connect Partners with ChargeHub, Joins North America's Largest EV Roaming Hub
ChargeHub and EV Connect are expanding charging access by adding 15,000 EV Connect ports to Passport Hub, connecting over 140,000 stations across North America.
'Roaming is no longer a nice-to-have. Through Passport Hub, we are extending the reach of our network while giving site hosts access to millions of new drivers.'— Cassie Layton, Vice President of Strategy and Marketing at EV Connect
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- EV Connect, one of the largest charge point operators (CPO) in the U.S., has partnered with ChargeHub to make nearly 15,000 new public charging ports available through Passport Hub, the leading roaming platform in the United States and Canada.
As part of Passport Hub, EV Connect's network will become accessible through dozens of e-mobility service providers (eMSPs), including the popular ChargeHub app. This integration gives millions of EV drivers broader access to EV Connect stations, making public charging more convenient and efficient.
Adding EV Connect's stations brings Passport Hub's total to more than 140,000 compatible charging ports across North America. This extensive network covers approximately 78% of CCS and J1772 networked stations, offering access to the largest pool of site operators through a single turnkey integration.
'Roaming is no longer a nice-to-have. It is essential infrastructure for EV adoption,' said Cassie Layton, Vice President of Strategy and Marketing at EV Connect. 'Through Passport Hub, we are extending the reach of our network while giving site hosts access to millions of new drivers. This partnership is about making public charging more accessible, while helping our customers drive more charging station utilization.'
'Welcoming EV Connect to Passport Hub reflects the strong momentum behind our mission,' said Simon Ouellette, CEO of ChargeHub. 'With each new addition, we're closing the gap toward 100% roaming coverage and, thanks to the trust of leading CPOs, expanding Passport Hub's reach to deliver reliable roaming at scale.'
This partnership reflects a shared objective to scale EV adoption by making public charging easier to access and more straightforward to manage for all industry stakeholders. Through streamlined roaming capabilities and increased charger accessibility, they are shaping a brighter, more connected future for electric transportation.
About EV Connect
EV Connect is the all-in-one EV charging platform that successfully delivers the tools to build, run, and scale EV charging businesses. The platform serves a broad set of use cases for customers, including Charge Point Operators (CPOs), charging network providers, Fortune 500 companies, charging business upstarts and trailblazers, fleet-scale transportation providers, and electric utilities.
EV Connect customers benefit from cutting-edge software features with premium service experiences, such as branded customer support, EV charging station procurement, deployment and installation support, and the latest driver app technology. Because technology, public policy, and technical standards constantly evolve and change, EV Connect has built its platform and tools to ensure that an investment in electric vehicle charging equipment delivers exceptionally reliable performance, confidence in station utilization and revenue management, and return on investment. Founded in 2010, EV Connect offers the tools and connections for EV charging businesses of any size, with the power of an open-platform approach and a trusted partner network.
For more information, please visit www.evconnect.com and follow us on X and LinkedIn.
About ChargeHub
ChargeHub is renowned for Passport Hub, the leading EV roaming platform in North America, trusted by e-mobility service providers (eMSPs) and charge point operators (CPOs) for over 230 live roaming connections. Its turnkey solution simplifies integrations, streamlines operations, and enables large-scale EV roaming for drivers. Passport Hub also supports secure, automated Plug & Charge transactions, offering the most seamless, end-to-end charging experience. Additionally, ChargeHub operates North America's largest network-independent, community-driven EV charging app, used by over 1 million drivers annually.
For more information, please visit https://chargehub.com/en/.
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