On February 19, 2026, Hubject said its Plug & Charge ecosystem had reached 1 million enabled vehicles in North America, highlighting how quickly seamless vehicle authentication is scaling.
Key facts
- Hubject says January 2026 marked 1 million Plug & Charge-enabled vehicles connected through its North American network.
- The company reported enabled vehicles grew by roughly 800% from Q4 2023 to Q4 2025, while actual usage climbed about 650% over the same period.
- The article highlights three major use cases: fleet charging, bidirectional charging and more seamless public charging.
Context and details
Hubject said the milestone was supported by an ecosystem that includes automakers such as Ford, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Porsche, Toyota and others, together with charging networks including Electrify America, EVgo, IONNA, ChargePoint, Shell Recharge and more.
The article also points to operational examples: PowerFlex with more than 5,000 fleet chargers deployed, a commercial vehicle-to-grid deployment with Blue Bird school buses, and Ford reporting a 99%+ charging success rate for drivers using seamless Plug & Charge on BlueOval Charge Network.
Why it matters
The story matters because Plug & Charge can reduce friction at public and fleet chargers by automating authentication and billing. For installers and site owners, that changes expectations for hardware, software and interoperability.
What it means in practice
For projects in Israel, the main takeaway is that future-ready charging infrastructure should be evaluated not only by connector type and power, but also by software compatibility, standards support and backend integration.
What to check before making a practical decision
Before making procurement decisions, verify whether the vehicle models, charging stations and backend platforms you plan to use already support the relevant ISO 15118 functions in your target market.