E-charging technology supplier Webasto has announced the launch of Webasto Live, a networked wall-mounted charging station for EVs.
With Webasto Live, the charging process is controlled via an app or charging portal, allowing for remote operation and updating of the system online.
In addition to LAN and WLAN interfaces, connection is also possible via a 4G modem.
In order to manage the system’s associated connectivity functions securely and globally, Webasto Live is equipped with eSIM technology from G+D Mobile Security, based on initial subscriptions from POST Luxembourg.
eSIM, which is factory-fitted in the charging stations, has been designed to guarantee protected communication between the charging station, smartphone app and cloud-based Webasto backend by means of installed security certificates.
In addition, eSIM enables the charging stations to be provisioned with different network operator profiles. Webasto uses the AirOn eSIM management platform for the maintenance of this provisioning.
POST Luxembourg is the initial network provider, however, if required, eSIM enables the download of other operator profiles over the air. This allows Webasto to meet local requirements such as national roaming laws without increasing the number of variants in production.
What’s more, POST Luxembourg has roaming agreements with all European mobile network operators and can reportedly guarantee seamless network coverage.
Heike Niehues, executive vice president of Webasto’s aftermarket business, said: “With the integration of eSIM into Webasto Live, we are relying on the expertise of proven security specialists and thus transferring the proven Webasto quality and reliability to our digital solutions for electromobility.”
