Ubitricity and Deftpower have announced the deployment of smart charging technology at 1,500 public electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the Netherlands. Utilizing the OCPI 2.2.1 standard, this initiative aims to enhance charging solutions while managing grid demand effectively.
Key Highlights
- The initiative aims to shift charging times to off-peak hours, thereby reducing overall grid load.
- Ubitricity claims to be the first charge point operator worldwide to deploy smart charging capabilities on such a large scale.
- Users can earn cashback for rescheduling their charging sessions through the newly introduced Charging Profiles technology.
- Approximately 65% of users have enabled the smart charging feature by default, indicating significant consumer interest in flexible, incentive-based solutions.
- This project complements previous efforts in the Netherlands, where Deftpower collaborated with Allego to deploy similar technology across 4,500 AC charging points.
This partnership not only marks a significant expansion in the Netherlands' EV charging infrastructure but also sets a precedent for integrating smart technology into everyday charging practices. By incentivizing off-peak charging, the project addresses grid stability concerns while promoting eco-friendly behaviors among EV users.
For further details, you can read the full article on Electrive.
