The demand for EVs already exceeds the supply - a development that is being further fuelled by the EU's current plans. For the mobility revolution to succeed, one thing is needed above all: charging infrastructure - at home, on the road and at work.
This is precisely where Charge Here comes in: The start-up spun off by EnBW sets up charge points at companies and housing associations and takes over services such as billing, maintenance and operation.
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The special feature is that the hardware and software developed in-house takes the situation in the electricity grid into account when charging EVs. "Charging with alternating current relieves the electricity grids and thus makes e-mobility suitable for everyday use. It complements public fast charging and makes sense where cars are parked for a long time - i.e. primarily at home and at work," says Konrad Benze, Managing Director of Charge Here.
Service provider for companies
A new addition to the portfolio is Charge Solar. With this solution, companies use the solar power from their own roof directly to charge their EVs. Charge Here forecasts the expected yield of the solar system. The charging management system charges EVs when the sun is shining.
With the spin-off, EnBW is responding to the increased demand for charging solutions and creating optimal conditions for the team to grow quickly. "At the moment, we are concentrating on the domestic market. However, mobility is cross-border, which is why we would like to expand our offering to other countries in the future," says Benze.
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Currently, the company operates around 1,200 charge points at 26 locations. Customers include the Baden-Württemberg parking company, the Karlsruhe software developer Wibu-Systems AG and the company Agilent Technologies. (HS/mfo)
