The Matrix Charging Interest Group (MCIG) has announced an industry initiative to standardize Matrix Charging, an automated conductive charging technology for electric vehicles developed by Easelink. MCIG’s cooperative platform aims to establish a cross-brand standard for this interface, enabling interoperability between all vehicles and automated charging infrastructure.

Matrix Charging is already under consideration by multiple global vehicle manufacturers for inclusion in future electric vehicle platforms, according to MCIG. The standardization process addresses the urgent need for a unified charging interface to support automated charging in production vehicles.

MCIG complements existing work in International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) committees by focusing on industry-driven coordination specific to Matrix Charging. The group seeks to harmonize all interface parameters and specifications efficiently alongside ongoing series development efforts.

To promote adoption, MCIG has implemented a Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory (FRAND) licensing policy for essential patents related to Matrix Charging. This policy is intended to foster competition, innovation, product differentiation, and wide market availability.

MCIG is chaired by Menno Treffers, former Chairman of the Wireless Power Consortium and Secretary General of the Zhaga Consortium. Founding members include Audi, Easelink, Nissan, and Voyah. MCIG invites additional companies with strategic interest in Matrix Charging deployment to participate in the standard formation process.

Source: Easelink