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EV charging management software can help you streamline operations, save on energy costs, and keep your tenants and visitors happy.<br /> Read on to learn more about this crucial element of EV charging infrastructure. This article covers the following topics:</p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">What is EV charging management software?</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Who benefits from using EV charging software?</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;">Important EV charging industry protocols and standards</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1">Use case spotlight: EV charging software for multifamily properties</li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Examples of EV charging software in action</span></li> </ol> <h2><span style="font-weight: 300;">1. What is EV charging management software?</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 500;">EV charging management software</span><span style="font-weight: 300;"> refers to specialized applications or platforms designed to monitor, control, and optimize electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. These software solutions are crucial for both EV drivers and site owners/operators, as they ensure a seamless, reliable, and efficient charging experience while optimizing operational management. Additionally, they can help reduce total ownership costs with smart energy management and process automation tools.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Depending on their particular features and service offerings, similar solutions might also be referred to (alt: advertised) as:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">EV charging station management systems (CSMS)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Charge point management systems (CPMS)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Charge point operator (CPO) platforms</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">EV charging management solutions</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Essentially, EV charging software solutions serve as the digital backbone of efficient, reliable, and sustainable EV charging infrastructure. They integrate with the physical chargers themselves and connect back to a centralized cloud-based management platform, streamlining everything from controlling access to adjusting fees to viewing real-time energy usage and much more.</span></p> <h3><strong>Key components of an EV charging management platform</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">A comprehensive EV charging management software platform encompasses everything from user interfaces to back-office management, ensuring that charging stations operate efficiently and effectively. In essence, cloud-based charge point management systems can provide an end-to-end solution that includes:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Charging station management software</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Billing & payment software</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Fleet management software</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">User management & authentication software</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Smart charging & </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/load-management-the-cornerstone-of-affordable-and-scalable-ev-charging/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">load management</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> software</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">EV driver software (such as mobile apps)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Integration & API software</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Having a single solution helps to unify all of the many factors that contribute to safe, effective, and reliable EV infrastructure. Those factors can vary depending on the use case, but often include things like distributing energy load, tracking charging activity, processing payments, etc.</span></p> <h3><strong>Table: Types of EV charging management software</strong></h3> <p>Minimizes grid impact, lowers electricity costs, and improves overall efficiency of charging infrastructure.</p> <table class="tg" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #cccccc; border-spacing: 0px; height: 823px;" width="984"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Type of Software</th> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Purpose</strong></th> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Functions</strong></th> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Importance</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Charging station management software</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Manages the operational aspects of charging stations.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Monitors charging sessions, schedules maintenance, manages user access, and provides analytics on station performance.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Ensures efficient and reliable operation of individual charging stations or networks.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Billing & payment software</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Handles financial transactions related to charging sessions.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Processes payments from EV drivers using various methods (credit cards, wallets, mobile payments), generates invoices, and manages subscriptions or payment plans.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Enables charging station operators to monetize their services, set payment structures, and manage revenue streams effectively.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Fleet management software</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Optimizes charging for electric vehicle fleets.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Manages fleet charging schedules, monitors energy consumption, and assists in planning charging infrastructure.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Helps fleet operators maximize fleet availability and operational efficiency through coordinated charging.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>User management & authentication software</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Controls access to charging stations and manages user accounts.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Provides authentication methods (RFID cards, mobile apps), tracks usage, and ensures secure access.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Ensures only authorized users can access charging services, enhancing security and user management.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Smart charging & load management software</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Optimizes the timing and distribution of charging sessions.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Balances electrical load, integrates with smart grids to reduce peak demand, and supports demand response programs.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Minimizes grid impact, lowers electricity costs, and improves overall efficiency of charging infrastructure.</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Mobile apps for EV drivers</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Enhances the user experience by providing information and control over charging sessions.</span></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Helps drivers find nearby charging stations, check availability, start and stop charging sessions remotely, and handle payments.</span></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Empowers EV drivers with convenient access to charging services and real-time information.</span></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><strong>Integration & API software</strong></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Facilitates connectivity and data exchange between different systems.</span></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Integrates EV charging software with third-party systems (energy management, CRM) using APIs, enabling custom development and enhanced functionality.</span></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Enables seamless integration of EV charging infrastructure with other operational and management systems, enhancing overall system capabilities.</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><i><span style="font-weight: 300;">These software solutions collectively contribute to the efficient operation, management, and user experience of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across different scales and applications.</span></i></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 300;">READ: Learn about some of the <a href="https://swtchenergy.com/ev-charging-software-why-its-important-and-5-features-you-need/">most important features to look for </a>when selecting your software.</span></em></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 300;">2. Who benefits from using EV charging software?</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">The short answer is: everyone. As the popularity of EVs continues to grow, most people in the U.S. and Canada will likely need to engage with some aspect of EV charging software. In the near term, however, certain groups stand to benefit the most from it. These include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><strong>Residential property managers: </strong><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/apartment-ev-charging-gain-a-competitive-edge-with-a-must-have-new-amenity/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Apartment complexes</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> and </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/multifamily-ev-charging/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">condo developments</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> with shared parking facilities will need charging software to manage and allocate charging spots among residents, handle billing, and ensure fair access.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><strong>Commercial property owners & real estate developers: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Shopping malls, office buildings, and other commercial properties </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/why-now-is-the-time-for-commercial-properties-to-install-ev-charging-stations-and-how-you-can-do-it-right/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">will benefit from offering EV charging</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> as an amenity. Charging software helps manage these stations, handle payments, and provide a seamless user experience for customers or tenants.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><strong>Utility companies:</strong><span style="font-weight: 300;"> EV charging software helps utility companies by optimizing grid load through demand management, implementing tailored pricing models, improving customer engagement with user-friendly apps, analyzing data for grid planning, and supporting environmental goals and regulatory compliance.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 500;"><strong>Transportation hubs:</strong> </span><span style="font-weight: 300;">Airports, train stations, and bus terminals may offer charging stations for travelers and staff. EV charging software enhances user experience by offering convenient access to charging stations through mobile apps. It can also assist EV charger owners and operators by providing real-time monitoring of charging stations, optimizing availability for EV users, and potentially generating revenue through usage fees or partnerships with EV service providers.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><strong>Government/public sector: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">EV charging software aids the government and public sector by facilitating the deployment and management of public charging infrastructure. It allows for efficient monitoring and utilization of charging stations, enables integration with smart grid technologies for grid stability, and helps in implementing policies that incentivize EV adoption through accessible and reliable charging infrastructure.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><strong>Fleet operators: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Companies that manage fleets of electric vehicles, such as delivery services of corporate fleets, will rely heavily on EV charging software to optimize charging schedules, monitor vehicle status, and ensure efficient energy use.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><strong>EV owners: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">As the primary users, </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/drivers/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">EV drivers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> will need access to a user-friendly interface that’s intuitive enough for them to understand and use without any specialized knowledge. Most charge point management software offers a mobile application for EV drivers to easily find and use charging stations and process payments on the go.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 300;">3. Important EV charging industry protocols and standards</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">As the electric vehicle industry grows, so too does the need for global regulations and standards for EV chargers and network interoperability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Standardized charging protocols are essential for ensuring efficient and safe communication within the EV charging ecosystem. These protocols facilitate simplified access control and load management processes — making life easier for charge point operators (CPOs), EV regulators, e-mobility service providers (EMSPs), and EV drivers alike.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">EV charging protocols are important because they help enable:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Interoperability</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Efficient communication & data-exchange</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Seamless transactions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Real-time monitoring</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Smart charging capabilities</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Safety</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Achieving a steeper growth curve for electric vehicles hinges on ongoing technological advancements, increased commercialization, and effective regulatory policies. Standards and interoperability are fundamental to these trends, spanning vehicles, charging systems, and communication networks, thereby serving as pivotal drivers for electric vehicle adoption.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">In the following section, we’ve compiled a list of crucial EV charging industry standards and protocols that provide the flexibility needed to support the entire electric vehicle market. </span></p> <h3><strong>OCPP: Open-source, vendor-independent standard</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) is an open communication standard between EV charging stations and a central management system. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Established by </span><a href="https://openchargealliance.org"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Open Charge Alliance</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> (OCA) for the EV infrastructure market, it has emerged as a must-have standard for ensuring interoperability among EV charging manufacturers, charging network operators, and EV charging software providers.</span></p> <p><strong>Key versions:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><strong>OCPP 1.6: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Designed to establish basic interoperability and functionality.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><strong>OCPP 2.0.1:</strong><span style="font-weight: 300;"> Offers new and improved features for device management, transaction handling, security, smart charging functionalities, support for display and messaging, and the extensibility of OCPP. Also offers the option to support Plug-and-Charge (PnC) for electric vehicles supporting the ISO 15118 protocol.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Importance: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Ensures interoperability between different manufacturers’ charging stations and central systems.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 300;">READ:</span> <span style="font-weight: 300;">Learn more about </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/open-charge-point-protocol-ocpp-explained-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-why-it-matters-for-ev-charging/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">what exactly OCPP entails and why it matters.</span></a></em></p> <h3><strong>ISO 15118: Bi-directional charging/discharging protocol </strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">ISO 15118 is an international standard for digital communications between EVs and charging stations. More specifically, this protocol promotes a two-way power flow between electric vehicles and the grid.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">First published in 2013 by the </span><a href="https://www.iso.org/home.html"><span style="font-weight: 300;">International Organization for Standardization</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> (ISO) and the </span><a href="https://www.iec.ch/homepage"><span style="font-weight: 300;">International Electrotechnical Commission</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> (IEC), ISO 15118 defines communication protocols for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology.</span></p> <p><strong>Key features:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Plug-and charge (PnC) capability</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Bidirectional power transfer</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Secure communication</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Importance:</strong> </span><span style="font-weight: 300;">Enhances user convenience by allowing automated, secure authentication and billing, and supports advanced functionalities like vehicle-to-grid (V2G).</span></p> <h3><strong>OpenADR: Energy management protocol</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Open Automated Demand Response (OpenADR) is a standard for automating demand response and distributed energy resource management.</span></p> <p><strong>Key Versions: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><strong>OpenADR 2.0: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Enables standardization of demand response (DR) and distributed energy resource (DER) communications and automated processes.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Importance:</strong> <span style="font-weight: 300;">Helps in balancing grid load by enabling utilities to manage the demand response of EV charging in real-time, improving grid reliability and efficiency.</span></p> <h3><strong>OCPI: EV charging roaming protocol</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">The Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) is a protocol for enabling communication between EV charging networks and service providers.</span></p> <p><strong>Key Versions: </strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><strong>OCPI 2.2: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Facilitates roaming, real-time exchange of charging station status, pricing, and reservation capabilities.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Importance: </strong><span style="font-weight: 300;">Supports scalability and reliability of electric vehicle charging networks by establishing common standards for communication and data exchange. Promotes seamless user experiences by allowing EV drivers to access and pay for charging services across different networks without the need for multiple accounts or subscriptions.</span></p> <h3><strong>SOC II: Security compliance </strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">SOC II is a framework for service providers to demonstrate secure data management and privacy protection practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Developed by the </span><a href="https://www.aicpa-cima.com/home"><span style="font-weight: 300;">American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">, SOC II (which stands for “System and Organization Controls” II) evaluates the internal systems and security controls a tech service business uses to protect customer data in the cloud. </span></p> <p><strong>Key features:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Audited controls include:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Security measures</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Availability assurances</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Processing integrity validations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Confidentiality protections</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Privacy compliance</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Importance:</strong><span style="font-weight: 300;"> Ensures service organizations securely manage customer data and meet criteria for trustworthiness.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 300;">4. Use case spotlight: EV charging software for multifamily properties</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Large-scale adoption of EVs hinges on the simultaneous roll-out of accessible and affordable charging. </span><a href="https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/industrial-products/library/electric-vehicle-charging-market-growth.html"><span style="font-weight: 300;">According to a PwC analysis</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">, the EV charging market in the U.S. will need to grow nearly tenfold — from somewhere around 4 million to an estimated 35 million chargers — to satisfy the charging needs of the 27 million EVs expected to be on the road by 2030. </span></p> <h3><strong>Improving access to EV charging at home</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Currently, the vast majority of electric vehicle charging occurs at home in the </span><a href="https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2023-us-electric-vehicle-experience-evx-home-charging-study"><span style="font-weight: 300;">United States</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> (83%) and </span><a href="https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/electric-vehicle-charging-charger-installation/25051"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Canada</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> (80%) — where, due to the lower voltage 100-120V power grid in these regions, the ability to recharge in under ten hours </span><a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2024/trends-in-electric-vehicle-charging"><span style="font-weight: 300;">requires installation of a dedicated charger</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Although implementing EV charging in single-family homes with onsite parking is usually relatively straightforward, it’s more challenging for the millions of </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/multifamily/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">multifamily properties</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> that haven’t been properly futureproofed for EV charging. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">In addition to space, parking structure, and logistical limitations, multifamily residential properties, also called multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs), can face complications around power supply, load control, connectivity and billing management — especially in older buildings.</span></p> <h3><strong>Table: Barriers to EV charging at multifamily homes</strong></h3> <table class="tg" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-color: #cccccc; border-spacing: 0px; height: 483px;" width="950"> <thead> <tr> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Barrier</th> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Use Case</th> <th style="background-color: #f0f0f0; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Solutions</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Insufficient parking supply</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Apartment buildings with a limited number of parking spaces, or a lack of regular access to a parking space.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"> <ul> <li>Community/shared charging (manual billing or no fee)</li> <li>Residential curbside charging</li> <li>Increased reliance on public and workplace charging</li> <li>EV charging solution with user management software</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"><span style="font-weight: 500;">Electrical capacity</span></td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Older buildings with electrical systems unable to accommodate the additional load from EV charging.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"> <ul> <li>Utility-controlled demand management</li> <li>Off-peak charging</li> <li>EV charging solution with load management software</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Metering</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;">Condo developments with no way to track customer billing and the distribution of electricity costs for EV charging.</td> <td style="background-color: #fff; color: #333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; overflow: hidden; padding: 10px 5px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; word-break: normal; border: 1px solid #ccc;"> <ul> <li>EV charging solution with billing software</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><i>Based on Government of Canada resource, </i><a href="https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/transportation-alternative-fuels/resource-library/zero-emission-vehicle-charging-murb-and-garage-orphans/21825#"><i>Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging in MURB and Garage-Orphans</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">While no part of an end-to-end EV charging solution can make your building’s underground parking garage bigger or change the layout of your building’s electrical room, </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/technology"><span style="font-weight: 300;">a quality EV charging software</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> can handle billing, manage access, and balance the electrical load of multiple EV chargers. </span></p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 300;">5. Examples of EV charging software in action at multifamily properties</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Looking for inspiration? Here are two case studies that show how different multifamily property owners, managers, and residents have leveraged EV charging software. From future-proofing their building and business for rising EV adoption to saving big by avoiding unnecessary electrical upgrades, these success stories demonstrate the true impact of today’s EV charging software.</span></p> <h3><strong>The Lofts at Beacon: Future-proofing their building and business to easily manage rising demand</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Management at </span><a href="https://www.loftsatbeacon.com/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">The Lofts at Beacon</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">, a residential redevelopment on the site of a former carpet mill, began hearing from residents about EV charging when work began on a second building on the property in 2022, adding 89 rental units to the 84 that were already onsite. “We started to get a lot of questions from people asking if we were going to install EV chargers,” said property manager Nicole Corneyea. “There were several people who were very excited about using them.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">To meet the demand for this increasingly essential amenity, The Lofts partnered with </span><a href="https://www.powerupevsolutions.net"><span style="font-weight: 300;">PowerUp EV Solutions</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> to manage the project and oversee installation of 10 new electric vehicle chargers. In addition to being a great way to retain existing tenants and attract new ones, the chargers could also draw visitors looking to top up their batteries while they strolled through Beacon’s artist district or enjoyed nearby nature attractions. Once the necessary hardware was installed — and their chosen EV charging software system, from SWTCH, was fully operational — the chargers quickly became a popular addition to the property. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Thanks to SWTCH’s easy-to-use app, residents were able to start making use of the new chargers right away — and its scalable, hardware-agnostic software platform will simplify future expansion when there’s an inevitable increase in demand. For example, the 10 chargers onsite today are all on individual circuits. But with</span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/technology#swtch-control"><span style="font-weight: 300;"> SWTCH ControlTM</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">, The Lofts could expand to as many as 40 units through smart load management, with no need for electrical upgrades. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">In the meantime, SWTCH’s software platform will provide management at The Lofts with essential visibility into metrics such as usage, demand, and kilowatts consumed by the chargers. This access to data will assist with ensuring service remains at the level of quality the building’s residents and visitors expect, and will also empower them to make more informed decisions about future expansions</span></p> <figure id="attachment_3857" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3857" style="width: 1024px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-3857 size-large" src="https://swtchenergy.com/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2435-Custom-1024x536.jpg" alt="IMG_2435 (Custom)" width="1024" height="536" srcset="https://swtchenergy.com/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2435-Custom-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https://swtchenergy.com/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2435-Custom-300x157.jpg 300w, https://swtchenergy.com/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2435-Custom-768x402.jpg 768w, https://swtchenergy.com/uploads/2024/08/IMG_2435-Custom.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-3857" class="wp-caption-text"><em>10 EV chargers at The Lofts at Beacon</em></figcaption></figure> <p><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/the-lofts-at-beacon-future-proofed-their-building-business-with-a-scalable-ev-charging-system/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Read the full The Lofts at Beacon case study</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> to learn how the 173-unit apartment complex integrated connected EV chargers to meet resident demand and future-proof their building and business.</span></p> <h3><strong>New Times Square: Getting their MURB EV-ready while avoiding cost-prohibitive electrical upgrades</strong></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">When New Times Square — a 375-unit condominium complex located in Toronto, Ontario — decided to retrofit their 20-plus-year-old MURB for EV charging, its property managers, condo board and residents were challenged by the logistical and infrastructure constraints this posed. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">All parties knew they needed a plan to move forward. But with questions about electrical upgrade requirements, cost sharing responsibilities, and long-term management, the headaches seemed endless. It’s this exact point of tension between old and new that end-to-end EV charging software solutions were created to alleviate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">After extensive consultation to understand the limitations and needs of the building, the first step of the process was identified: get the building’s electrical infrastructure updated. New Times Square recognized the importance of investing in a long-term solution. That’s why, in addition to installing 21 private EV chargers for immediate use, they worked with their chosen EV charging service provider, SWTCH, to design infrastructure capable of supporting up to 40 chargers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">The key to being able to carry the charging load of 40 MURB EV chargers is due to </span><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/technology#swtch-control"><span style="font-weight: 300;">SWTCH Control</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">, our intelligent load management solution that dynamically adjusts the energy used for the chargers based on real-time usage. For instance, in the most extreme scenario, if 40 chargers are in use at once, the maximum output will be 8 Amps. If only 20 chargers are in use the output goes up to 16 Amps. Additionally, as demand grows, the network supports priority load management, ensuring each resident has equal access and sufficient charge for their needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">The result? By using a private local network and cloud-based system, </span><strong>it was estimated that the total cost savings for the project was $24,000.</strong><span style="font-weight: 300;"> Plus, as demand grows, the network supports priority load management, ensuring each resident has equal access and sufficient charge for their needs.</span></p> <p><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/multifamily-case-study-how-new-times-square-condo-adds-20-ev-chargers-without-new-infrastructure/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Read the full New Times Square case study</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;"> to learn more on how the condo complex added 21 EV charging stations while avoiding $24K in unnecessary electrical upgrades.</span></p> <div class="quote" style="background-color: #f4f4f4; padding: 40px; border-radius: 30px;"> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 300;">Want to learn more about how EV charging software can benefit your property?</span></em></p> <p><a href="https://swtchenergy.com/contact/"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Get in touch with our team</span></a><span style="font-weight: 300;">! 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