Innovation in Action: Draka Wins TU Innovation Award with EVCS Hybrid Cable
Innovation is the driving force behind progress – and that is exactly what Draka has demonstrated. During the TU Innovation Award 2025, the public choice award for the installation sector, installers across the Netherlands chose our Draka EVCS Hybrid Cable as the best innovation of the year.
Wim de Boer, Product Management Specialist at Draka:
“Extremely proud. That was my first reaction when I heard we had won the award. For almost a year, colleagues from all over the country worked incredibly hard on this. From the production site in Nieuw Bergen to testing and inspections in Emmen, in collaboration with colleagues in Delft. That is what I am most proud of – that as an organization we are able to bring such a beautiful and innovative development to the market. The true innovative power of Draka.”
Why This Award Is So Special
The EVCS Hybrid Cable is the first hybrid cable that combines power and data in a single, safe solution. Until now, installers needed two separate cables at charging stations: one for power and one for data. This meant more work, higher costs, and a greater risk of errors. Draka changes that. With this cable, installation becomes simpler, faster, and more organized – without compromising safety or performance.
Unique Features of the EVCS Hybrid Cable
All-in-one solution: Power and data in a single cable, fully compliant with NEN1010, NEN8012, and HD60364.
Halogen-free and fire-safe: For maximum safety in buildings and industrial environments.
Interference-free data transmission: Shielded signal cores prevent interference.
Installer-friendly: Standard connectors, clear color coding, and fewer cable glands.
Future-proof: Also suitable for solar panels, heat pumps, and other smart energy solutions.
Premium appearance: A sleek, tidy installation that is not only functional but also visually appealing.
“We are proud to have won the TU Innovation Award! Many thanks to everyone who voted for us – your trust makes this success possible,” says Toine Verschuur, Commercial Director at Draka. “Together, we will continue to work on smart and sustainable solutions that make installation easier.”
The Bigger Picture
Winning the Technische Unie Innovation Award shows how our purpose – to empower human achievements and sustainable living everywhere – is becoming a reality. With this innovation, we contribute to a future where simplicity, safety, and sustainability go hand in hand.
Read more about the winner of the TU Innovation Award on the Technische Unie website:
https://www.c.technischeunie.nl/nieuws/innovatieprijs/winnaar-tu-innovatieprijs2025
Discover more about the award-winning EVCS Hybrid Cable in the video below