Electrifying Automotive: V2H (Vehicle2Home) Redefining charging of electrical vehicles
About the project
Our goal is to transform industries through cutting-edge technology solutions. A car is parked more than 90% of the time and can then be used as a battery for optimal energy management of a home (V2H) and to support the power grid with frequency services (V2G). In this case study, we showcase how we revolutionized the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience from the driver’s perspective. By leveraging our expertise in Python, AWS, ML Ops, Data Science, Data Engineering, Cloud Computing, .NET, and React, we delivered a solution that optimizes charging costs and contributes to energy management and CO2 neutrality.
Location
Europe
Team Size
10
Industry
Automotive, Electrical Vehicles, Renewable Energy
The Challenge
Electric vehicle drivers face the challenge of optimizing their charging schedules to reduce costs and minimize their carbon footprint
We delivered a solution that minimizes energy costs and maximizes earnings from grid-support (V2G). This solution enables EVs to become an essential part in the green energy transition to reduce CO2 emissions. Traditional charging systems often lack real-time data integration and user-friendly interfaces, leading to inefficiencies and higher expenses:
- High Charging Costs: Without access to real-time energy prices, drivers often charge their vehicles during peak hours, leading to higher costs.
- Lack of Scheduling Flexibility: Traditional charging systems do not offer advanced scheduling features, making it difficult for users to plan their charging times.
- Inefficient Energy Use: Inadequate integration with energy management systems results in inefficient energy consumption, increasing the carbon footprint.
- User Unfriendly Interfaces: Existing solutions often lack intuitive and user-friendly interfaces, making it hard for drivers to manage their charging preferences effectively.
Our consultancy services resulted in creating state-of-the-art solution
Starting from initial product ideation, we implemented a series of workshops during our discovery process, leading to the development of an MVP proposal and architectural design for the product. Our approach included:
- Workshops and Discovery Process: Conducted in-depth workshops to understand user needs and market demands, leading to a well-defined MVP proposal.
- Architectural Optimization: Designed a scalable architecture to accommodate future expansion to thousands of users.
- Feature Prioritization: Created a staggered development plan to build on top of the MVP, ensuring the most critical features were developed first.
- Appealing and User Friendly UX/UI design: Our team developed a customer journey, mapping all the pain points from customer perspective, and turning it into seamless flow.
This is what we did
A car is parked more than 90% of the time and can then be used as a battery for optimal energy management of a home (V2H) and to support the power grid with frequency services (V2G). We developed a cloud computing platform that uses real-time data on energy prices, allowing users to optimize their EV charging schedules. Key features include:
- Data Integration: Utilized Python, AWS, and Data Engineering to integrate real-time energy price data.
- Machine Learning Optimization: Employed ML Ops and Data Science to develop algorithms that suggest optimal charging times.
- User-Friendly Interface: Built a responsive dashboard and mobile application using .NET and React, enabling users to modify, plan, and schedule their charging.
- Energy Management Contribution: Our solution supports energy management systems, helping users achieve CO2 neutrality.
- Cross-platform Mobile Application: Our entire solution was made available to both iOS & Android users
Business Results that we achieved
Our solution has led to significant benefits for EV drivers:
Cost Savings
Users have reported up to 20% reduction in charging costs by optimizing their charging schedules based on real-time energy prices, and significant shift towards CO2 neutrality.
User Engagement & Environmental Impact
The intuitive dashboard and mobile application have increased user engagement and satisfaction; Contributed to CO2 neutrality by optimizing energy usage and reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources.
By implementing our solution, our client achieved
Increased sales
Our solution makes utilisation of EVs less expensive, which translates into incentive for customers, by making owning an electrical vehicle more appealing & affordable.
Increased efficiency
By providing V2G service, dealerships saloon’s are now optimizing the efficiency of their unused fleet and entire site.
Togetherness in pursuit of excellence.
At Codetiq, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. Our work in redefining EV charging exemplifies our commitment to leveraging advanced technologies to solve real-world problems. Contact us today to learn how we can help transform your business with our expertise in software development, mobile app development and cloud computing.
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