Pionix, AST-X and Solectrix Formed EV Partnership
Three firms have launched a joint effort to manufacture custom electric vehicle charge controllers.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Pionix, AST-X, and Solectrix have formed a strategic partnership to produce custom EV charge controllers. The collaboration utilizes the EVerest open-source charging stack to streamline vehicle charging hardware development.
Why it matters
By integrating charging logic and interfaces on a single circuit board, the collaboration reduces assembly work and internal wiring for manufacturers. The architecture also enables feature updates via over-the-air software changes rather than hardware redesigns.
The production process requires a two-week definition phase followed by eight weeks of prototyping. Integration, testing, and industrialization phases take an additional 18 weeks before series production can begin.
The players
Pionix
This company provides cloud services and digital infrastructure solutions for the electric vehicle industry.
AST-X
This firm specializes in hardware engineering, printed circuit board design, and large-scale manufacturing.
Solectrix
This organization focuses on embedded software development, Linux integration, and comprehensive system architecture.
The details
The new ChargeBridge controller handles low-level logic on a microcontroller while supporting the CCS charging standard. The companies plan to expand this support to include MCS, CHAdeMO, ChaoJi, and GB/T standards in the future.
Timeline
Pionix launched its cloud services in June 2026.
The partnership was officially announced on October 5, 2026.
Roadmap
This partnership reflects a broader industry shift toward modular, software-defined charging hardware that relies on open-source standards to reduce costs. It positions the three firms to compete against vertically integrated rivals by offering specialized, interoperable components for EV manufacturers.
While these controllers are currently available for manufacturer evaluation, the technology could eventually lead to more reliable and easily updated charging stations for drivers. Standardized control logic may also help accelerate the rollout of high-speed charging infrastructure globally.
The takeaway
The move toward flexible, software-based control systems signals that vehicle hardware is becoming as updateable as modern smartphones. Manufacturers can now prioritize modular designs that extend the lifecycle of charging equipment through remote software patches.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CHARGED Electric Vehicles Magazine.
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