Leading EV charging solutions providers SWTCH Energy and FLO have announced a roaming agreement in which users of one charging network will have access to the other network’s stations through their existing app.
The agreement expands network connectivity for both companies as they both have roaming agreements with other charging networks throughout the U.S. and Canada.
The partnership eliminates the need for multiple accounts, payment methods, and apps by addressing charging network fragmentation, a critical challenge in the industry. With increased EV adoption comes different networks requiring separate apps and accounts, creating barriers to charging.
The roaming integration will allow EV drivers to use either SWTCH or FLO’s app to access tens of thousands of public chargers across North America. Immediate benefits include the ability to use existing charging wallets and payment methods seamlessly across both networks, along with easier trip planning thanks to expanded network visibility.
“FLO is helping to shape the future of EV charging by building one of the most extensive and reliable networks in North America,” said Louis Tremblay, President and CEO of FLO, in a statement. “Through our roaming agreements, FLO members can access more than 110,000 public chargers today. Working with SWTCH strengthens that network even further, giving drivers the confidence that charging will be seamless wherever their road takes them.”
Carter Li, CEO of SWTCH, added, “Our partnership with FLO represents exactly the kind of industry collaboration that will encourage and accelerate EV adoption. Through breaking down network silos, SWTCH users now have access to more than 70,000 chargers across North America. We’re creating the seamless, integrated charging ecosystem that drivers deserve and the industry needs to reach its full potential.”
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