Image: Hyundai Motor GroupAccording to a report by Yonhap News Agency, Hyundai Motor Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment as well as the Korea Environment Corporation. This will see it establish a national certification system for Plug and Charge services, before eventually transferring both the technology and certification authority to the South Korean government free of charge.Once Hyundai has transferred the PnC certificates and issuance authority to the ministry, the Korea Environment Corporation will then use this to develop a “government-integrated” authentication system that can be used domestically by any charging network.This is in order to help expand the technology to a “wider network” of EV brands across the country – not only from Hyundai-owned brands such as Kia and Genesis, but other domestic and imported models too. ChosunBiz reports that PnC authentication methods have differed between EV charger manufacturers and operators, making the technology harder to spread in South Korea.At a signing ceremony on 6 July, a Hyundai Motor Group official reportedly said, “We are transferring the technology free of charge so that any electric-vehicle customer in Korea can enjoy a more convenient charging experience,” and added, “Based on Hyundai Motor Group’s technology, we will do our best so Korea can have world-class EV infrastructure.”chosun.com, yna.co.kr
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