Seoul: Hyundai Motor Group announced plans to significantly expand its plug-and-charge (PnC) electric vehicle (EV) charging network starting next year to enhance the convenience and security of the charging experience for its customers.

According to Yonhap News Agency, PnC is an international standard technology that enables drivers to initiate charging by simply connecting the charging cable to their vehicle. This technology automates user authentication, charging, and payment processes, eliminating the need for cards or additional verification, unlike conventional charging systems.

Hyundai Motor Group intends to broaden the reach of the PnC service beyond its existing 64 E-pit charging stations by collaborating with 12 major domestic charging operators, including Chaevi, GS ChargEV, and NICE Infra. The company aims to work initially with Chaevi and Hyundai Engineering to integrate PnC technology into their current charging stations by the first quarter of 2026, aiming to increase the number of PnC-enabled chargers to over 1,500.

In the latter half of the year, Hyundai plans to introduce PnC functionality for slow chargers once communication standards and payment systems are verified. A group official stated that this expansion represents "the first step toward providing a more convenient charging experience at more locations," and committed to ongoing collaboration with the government to foster innovation in the EV charging infrastructure.