HeyCharge Partners with eMobi to Retrofit Offline EV Chargers as It Expands Engineering in Munich
HeyCharge has partnered with eMobi to launch a retrofit solution connecting legacy offline EV chargers across North America to eMobi's 140,000-charger roaming network, according to reporting by EV Infrastructure News and Electrek. The partnership pairs eMobi's JustPlug system with HeyCharge's hardware-enabled local communication platform, allowing chargers in underground garages and low-connectivity environments to perform automated authentication and energy billing without a continuous cellular connection.
Founded in 2020 in Munich, Germany, HeyCharge builds an EV charging architecture designed specifically for multi-user real estate like apartment complexes, hotels, and office buildings. Traditional EV chargers rely on cloud connections, which fail in underground parking garages or dense urban structures. HeyCharge bypasses cellular reliance by using local Bluetooth communications and distributed cryptography between the wallbox hardware and the driver's mobile phone.
To support international expansion and product development, HeyCharge is currently hiring across technical and operational roles at its headquarters in Munich, Germany. The company is searching for a Head of Engineering to lead full-stack development across embedded firmware, mobile apps, and cloud backend services, as well as a Senior Backend Engineer to design resilient messaging flows that operate in both online and offline environments.
Unplugging EV Infrastructure from the Internet
Most smart EV chargers use an IoT model where the charger and the user's mobile app independently connect to a cloud server to authorize sessions. In underground garages, lack of cellular coverage causes charging sessions to fail.
HeyCharge addresses this with its patent-pending SecureCharge technology. The system establishes direct cryptographic communication over Bluetooth between the charger and the smartphone. Session data and metering details sync asynchronously when the user returns to an area with connectivity. According to Just Auto, this approach lowers total hardware, setup, and operational costs by up to 80% compared to traditional connected infrastructure.
In addition to hardware wallboxes, HeyCharge offers an embeddable SDK and hardware development kit, enabling third-party manufacturers and utilities to integrate SecureCharge capabilities into their own hardware platforms and apps.
Leadership and Backing
HeyCharge was co-founded by Chris Carde (CEO) and Robert Lasowski. Chris Carde previously held technical leadership roles at Google, Mercedes-Benz, and E.ON Energy after conducting hybrid electric vehicle research at UC Davis. Robert Lasowski brings a background in connected mobility ecosystems.
HeyCharge participated in Y Combinator's S21 batch and raised $4.7 million in seed funding led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from Statkraft Ventures, First Momentum Ventures, Vireo Ventures, and the European Innovation Council, as reported by Business Insider and Move Electric.
During a presentation at the Energy Tech Summit, CEO Chris Carde explained that the company's local communication model acts as a bidirectional management overlay, preserving telemetry and predictive maintenance capabilities without requiring real-time internet connectivity at every point.
Hiring Focus in Munich
HeyCharge is filling five roles in Munich to scale its platform and regulatory compliance as international deployments grow.
Beyond engineering, the company is recruiting a Technical Product Manager to oversee hardware and software feature lifecycles and clear regulatory approvals for target markets. On the operational side, a Founders Associate will work directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and investor relations, while an Executive Assistant will manage operational workflows, calendar scheduling, and accounts payable.
| Role | Location | Work Mode | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Engineering | Munich, Bavaria, DE | Onsite | €80,000 – €120,000 |
| Senior Backend Engineer | Munich, Bavaria, DE | Onsite | €70,000 – €85,000 |
| Technical Product Manager | Munich, Germany | Onsite | €65,000 – €85,000 |
| Founders Associate | Munich, Bavaria, DE | Onsite | €46,000 – €65,000 |
| Executive Assistant | Munich, Bavaria, DE | Onsite | €45,000 – €60,000 |
