EvLuv — EV Charging Management Platform
A software solution designed to streamline the management of Electric Vehicle charging. The platform includes a Charging Station Management System (CSMS) for property managers and a mobile app for EV drivers.
About the Project
California-based founders with over 13 years in computer software and 7 years owning electric vehicles, already helped other startups to get to IPO. The EvLuv startup is currently in stealth mode.
Project Goal
Boost charging station usage and profits while reducing driver wait times.
Challenges
OCPP Implementation
- Create a reliable booking system despite the communication protocol not directly supporting reservations
- Learn all OCPP documentation in a short time to ensure seamless hardware communication
- Establish secure communication between mobile app, backend, and charging stations
Cost-Efficient Server Deployment
- Support hundreds of open connections to charging station hardware without relying on third-party services
Charging Station Management System
- Create a scalable and user-friendly platform for business owners to manage charging infrastructure
- Facilitate centralized control and optimization of charging services for employees
High-Performance Map
- Display 65k+ charging stations on a map while maintaining optimal performance
- Optimize data retrieval, rendering, and interaction mechanisms for smooth navigation across devices
Flexible Scheduling Calendar
- Design a calendar with seamless scrolling and real-time updates on charging station availability
- Balance user-friendly design with technical complexity
How We Solved It
OCPP Implementation
- Utilized OCPP commands and protocols to initiate charging sessions, monitor session status, and manage reservations
- Developed OCPP service to support offline charging session events with time-independent event handlers
- Tracked all charging station-related events and formatted them for easy sharing with hardware vendors
- Implemented custom solutions to accommodate different variations of OCPP implementation
Charging Sessions & Reservations
- Implemented secure authentication mechanisms to authenticate users and authorize charging sessions
- Optimized system performance with efficient algorithms for reservations and low-latency data processing
- Developed a mobile app interface that adheres to OCPP standards for seamless communication
Cost-Efficient Server Deployment
- Designed a scalable and flexible system architecture that minimizes resource utilization
- Employed industry best practices to devise an optimal deployment architecture
Scalable CSMS
- Designed a centralized dashboard for station businesses to monitor and manage all aspects of charging
- Enabled creation and management of users & user groups with customizable access levels
- Implemented access, pricing, and reservation policies tailored to specific needs
- Added real-time data updates with minimal delay using high-performance tools
High-Performance Charging Stations Map
- Integrated geolocation services to help users find nearby charging stations
- Utilized data retrieval techniques to fetch charging station information dynamically
- Implemented client-side rendering and caching mechanisms to optimize map performance
- Utilized clustering algorithms to group nearby charging stations and improve visual clarity
- Incorporated intuitive filtering and search functionalities
Scheduling Calendar for Drivers
- Implemented a reservation system allowing drivers to book charging slots in advance
- Provided notifications regarding upcoming reservations and charging status updates
- Allowed flexible scheduling options including on-demand charging and repeated reservations
- Implemented a favorite feature for marking preferred charging stations
- Introduced VIP access features to grant priority reservations
App in Action
Real-time charging station map with availability
Charging station details and booking interface
Team Composition
Key Features
OCPP Integration
Full OCPP implementation for seamless communication with charging station hardware.
Advanced Map Integration
Map integration with clusterization & caching, displaying 65k+ charging stations with real-time availability status.
Smart Calendar System
Calendar with charging station availability slots, initiations and reservations of charging sessions.
Session Tracking
Charging session progress tracking & status updates with real-time notifications.
Payment Integration
Seamless payments integration for effortless transaction processing.
CSMS Management
Comprehensive CSMS with policy setup, user & user groups management, and charging stations management.
Role-Based Access
Multiple user roles and access levels for secure and organized management.
Deep Links & Notifications
Web & Mobile deep links, push and email notifications with polling feature.
Under the Hood
Architecture:
Cost-efficient serverless deployment and server architecture designed for scalability and performance.
Third-Party Integration:
Integrated with third-party services for showing all available charging stations across the network.
Real-Time Communication:
Backend server facilitating seamless communication with charging station hardware through OCPP protocol.
Results
Backend Infrastructure
Backend server facilitating seamless communication with charging station hardware.
CSMS Platform
Charging Station Management System (CSMS) tailored for organizational needs.
Mobile Application
A user-friendly mobile app empowering drivers to handle charging sessions, reservations and payments effortlessly.