How ev.energy uses EMnify to help EV drivers save 160 tonnes of CO2 and £215,000
Customer Company Size
SME
Region
- Europe
- America
Country
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- United States
Product
- ev.energy smart charging management software
- EMnify IoT SIM
- EMnify Intra-Cloud Connect
- EMnify Custom DNS
- EMnify OpenVPN
Tech Stack
- Cloud-based software
- IoT connectivity
- AWS Transit Gateway
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Environmental Impact Reduction
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - Cellular
- Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Utilities
- Electrical Grids
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Vehicle Telematics
- Energy Management System
- Cybersecurity
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
- Testing & Certification
About The Customer
ev.energy is a company focused on delivering the best at-home charge experience for worldwide EV owners. They develop a smart charging management software that optimizes charge schedules based on drivers‘ energy tariffs and the estimated carbon intensity of the grid. By shifting charging sessions to offpeak times, the resulted energy costs and carbon footprint can be minimized. The company works with the world’s leading charge point manufacturers, automotive and energy companies to deliver a complete smart charging solution to end users. They have offices in London, UK, and Palo Alto, USA.
The Challenge
ev.energy is a company that develops a smart charging management software that optimizes charge schedules based on drivers‘ energy tariffs and the estimated carbon intensity of the grid. The company works with the world’s leading charge point manufacturers, automotive and energy companies to deliver a complete smart charging solution to end users. However, they needed a robust IoT communication solution that works globally and securely integrates into their software. They were previously on a contract with a European network operator but decided to switch due to various challenges.
The Solution
ev.energy switched to EMnify for their IoT communication needs. EMnify’s IoT SIM provided reliable, out-of-the-box cellular connectivity no matter where the chargers are. The Intra-Cloud Connect feature allowed ev.energy to establish a secure, private network between chargers and the software application without using the public Internet. This ensured that all communication remained invisible from the outside world to prevent false, unwanted control signals to the chargers. EMnify’s custom DNS service brought the flexibility ev.energy needed, eliminating the need for firmware changes by charge point vendors while ensuring DNS security. The OpenVPN service proved to be useful for ev.energy to onboard new charge points to their platform and test device behaviour during the pilot phase.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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