DRÄXLMAIER has joined the CharIN initiative

As one of the pioneers in the market, DRÄXLMAIER has been shaping the future of emission-free mobility with its e-mobility solutions since 2009. After joining the Asian initiative Chademo, the role as a core member of CharIN (Charging Interface Initiative e.V.) represents the next necessary step to take an active role in designing the charging systems of the future.

Global association with over 260 members

CharIn was founded in 2015 by Audi, BMW, Daimler, Mennekes, Opel, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, TÜV Süd and VW. The non-profit organization is committed to promoting interoperability based on the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging vehicles of all types. The association operates globally and, with over 260 members, is one of the leaders in the field. Membership is open to all companies active in the field of e-mobility.

"Key role in setting a global standard"

"We believe that standardization will be critical to the success of the entire industry. By joining CharIN, we want to underscore our ambitions to play a key role in setting a global standard when it comes to charging battery-powered electric vehicles," says Dr. Markus Junginger, CTO at DRÄXLMAIER, explaining the decision to become part of the initiative as a core member.

Exchange in various focus groups

As a core member, DRÄXLMAIER is entitled to send representatives to various focus groups and actively participate in shaping the standards that will affect technical engineering in the future. Here, the topics of charging communication, charging interfaces and conformity tests are of particular interest to DRÄXLMAIER. In addition, the core membership offers the opportunity to network with other participants, whether OEMs or competitors, and thus to follow current developments at an early stage.
"When it comes to charging electric vehicles, we see a clear trend towards increasingly higher power classes, which is already changing standardization today. By joining, we can participate in the design at an early stage and align our products accordingly. This is an important step towards system leadership," says Thomas Weng, Product Line Manager for charging systems at DRÄXLMAIER.