Emobi and OmniTrust Partner to Advance Plug & Charge Adoption
The partnership combines Emobi's JustPlug platform with OmniTrust's cryptographic trust capabilities for secure authentication.
Emobi and OmniTrust have announced a strategic partnership to advance secure Plug & Charge adoption in the United States, the companies said.
What Happened
Emobi, a North American EV roaming platform, has partnered with security specialist OmniTrust. Emobi's cloud-based Plug & Charge solution, called JustPlug, is built on the ISO 15118 standard and can extend secure authentication to approximately 80% of existing chargers and vehicles without requiring costly software or hardware upgrades. The system assigns each vehicle a secure digital identity using Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) and digital certificates. By combining with OmniTrust's cryptographic trust capabilities, the approach is designed to ensure encrypted, authenticated charging sessions while supporting broader interoperability across the EV ecosystem.
Why It Matters
Plug & Charge allows EV drivers to simply plug in and charge without apps or cards—the vehicle and charger authenticate automatically. The technology has gained traction in Europe but adoption in the US remains limited by compatibility issues between vehicles, chargers, and backend systems. By addressing these barriers with a cybersecurity-first approach, JustPlug could accelerate broader adoption among existing infrastructure.
The Bottom Line
The partnership reflects growing industry focus on security as EVs become more connected to charging networks, apps, firmware, and the energy grid.
