Expanding Access to EV Charging with a Custom Mobile Platform
01.
Project summary
The shift toward sustainable mobility is growing, by 2035 there could be around 110 million electric cars on EU roads. However, EV cars face one major hurdle, widespread access to green charging remains a barrier.
A leading public EV charging provider aimed to create an affordable and flexible charging network that gives users the ability to power their vehicles with clean electricity, wherever they park. Users need the freedom to choose their electricity provider or even use self-generated power from home or work installations.
To achieve this, we helped our client develop a mobile solution. One that integrates charge point accessibility, billing, and renewable energy selection into a single, user-friendly platform.
Client
Industry
Services
Technologies
- Android, iOS, Java, Swift
02.
The need for smarter charging networks
EV adoption is growing rapidly, with nearly 3.2 million new electric cars registered in Europe in 2023 alone. However, traditional charging infrastructure depends on fixed locations, restricting EV owners. By integrating smart mobile metering directly into vehicles, users can use energy from home solar panels or other renewable sources.
Our client aimed to use IT, telecommunications, and network virtualization to build a scalable charging solution. By integrating charging cables and sockets for installation on walls and public lamp posts, they worked to expand access and support the transition to a sustainable energy network.
03.
Delivering a feature-rich mobile platform
We worked with our client to create a mobile platform that helps users find and manage charging stations more easily. It includes smart metering, secure billing, and real-time charge point mapping. This gives EV owners more control over how they charge their vehicles.
Key features of the mobile app include:
Smart cable integration: enables EV charging anywhere using a Smart Cable and mobile connectivity.
Real-Time charge point mapping: provides live updates on available charging locations.
Secure and transparent billing: real-time access to charging history and costs through a mobile app.
Advanced security measures: protects payment and location data using encryption.
Comprehensive energy management: allows users to track and optimize their energy consumption.
04.
Improving the user experience
The mobile app means users can access and manage charging points all from one application. To deliver on the key features, our team was tasked with meeting additional functionality to improve the end-user experience.
Key project tasks:
- QR code scanner to make accessing charging points easier
- Fleet user profiles to simplify the management of multiple vehicles.
- In-app billing system with filtering for easy expense tracking
- QR code fraud prevention measures to help keep transactions secure
- Centralized charge point management for better control and oversight
- Transparent charging data so electricity use is measured and reported accurately
- Integration with national and private charging networks to give clients a larger network choice
- Charge Data Records API to enhance tracking, reporting, and insights
Due to the complexity of the mobile app and the number of features, we needed to design a structured roadmap. We prioritized delivering the most essential features first, before expanding the app with additional functionalities over time.
Growing the app over time
Start of the project
September, 2016
First line of code
November, 2016
First app release
Making it easier to connect
March, 2017
QR scanner for Direct Access Simple Sockets
Expanding features
January, 2018
Fleet-user profile
April, 2018
Frist white label app release
August, 2018
Bills in the app and new legend with filter option in the chargepoint search
November, 2018
QR-code fraud prevention
First integrations
April, 2019
Charge point API
June, 2019
Charge point central
August, 2019
Metrological transparency software
September, 2019
Integration with local authority charge points
Improving charging data
January, 2020
Integration with an external leading data platform for charging station data
March, 2020
Charge data records API
Expanding further
April, 2020, Onwards
Further integrations with additional platforms both private & national
05.
The result
The mobile platform improves access to EV charging by integrating real-time location tracking, smart metering, and secure billing. This solution makes it easier for EV owners to find and use charge points while giving users better control over charging and energy use.
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