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Chargeway is a software and communication solution that improves the electric car customer experience with “electric fuel”. Chargeway’s unique UI/UX simplifies plug types (colors) and power levels (numbers) offering users an easier way to use charging options.
Published July 23, 2020
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Updated December 2, 2021
Power & Utilities
Transportation Electrification
Product Overview
Overview
Chargeway's proprietary software supports utilities and the auto sector programs to engage and educate consumers within the electric car shopping and ownership experience. Through a simple visual system for every type of charging option, Chargeway allows every utility company to support every automotive brand’s electric car line-up in their service area.
- Stations - Displays EV charging options for owners looking for chargers. The application auto-filters chargers based on the owners vehicle they've entered.
- Timer - Helps EV owners select current range and choose a power level to have a accurate estimated charging time.
- Trip Planner - Helps EV owners plan their trips based on the EV they select and then routes them to compatible stations available throughout the journey.
Business Model
Software license. Pricing varies based on monthly/annual subscription for various applications including web, mobile, in-vehicle and point-of-sale hardware.
Technology Innovations
- Chargeway’s patent pending software and rules engine translates complex engineering for all electric vehicle and charging station products including plug types (J1772, CHAdeMO, CCS Combo, Tesla) and power levels (kW, AC/DC, kWh)
- Simple user focused UI/UX for EV charging that can be translated into multiple languages.
- Software for electric cars and charging stations that creates vehicle/driver focused UI/UX connecting drivers to charging station options based on plug type/power providing a customer focused solution for “electric fuel” use.
- UI/UX approach creates a simplified way of understanding a new fuel type and its differences when compared to gasoline.
Applications
A consumer and driver friendly web, retail, mobile and vehicle UI/UX for EV charging options that creates a driver centric and personalized experience with electricity as a fuel type.