ChargePoint has launched the Flex Plus EV dwelling charger for European fleet markets, particularly concentrating on the area’s firm automotive phase, which accounts for 60% of latest car gross sales. The Flex Plus integrates with ChargePoint’s Driver Administration Resolution software program, permitting fleet managers to precisely reimburse drivers for dwelling vitality utilization, oversee public charging actions and keep complete fleet exercise insights.
The Flex Plus debuts as the primary charger constructed on ChargePoint’s new AC charging platform, integrating real-time dynamic load administration which optimizes charging charges based mostly on accessible electrical energy. This function permits quicker distant charging whereas stopping expensive dwelling electrical service upgrades. Moreover, the system is designed with sensible dwelling compatibility options to combine photo voltaic panels, batteries, and broader dwelling vitality administration elements.
A novel backplate mounting system enhances portability. Designed for fleet managers controlling charger property, this technique permits drivers to simply take away and reinstall their chargers, aiding asset administration whereas decreasing relocation prices when transferring residences.
“Fleet managers and firm automotive drivers require a seamless expertise to totally embrace their electrical autos,” stated Hossein Kazemi, CTO for {hardware} at ChargePoint. “The brand new Flex Plus charger pairs with ChargePoint’s Driver Administration Resolution to mechanically reimburse firm automotive drivers for dwelling charging, making it straightforward for drivers and fleet managers to go electrical.”
ChargePoint’s Driver Administration Resolution software program offers fleet managers with instruments for onboarding drivers, managing driver teams, assigning particular charging guidelines, consolidating VAT invoicing throughout a number of areas, and monitoring exercise by way of a central dashboard. Fleet automotive drivers profit via simplified dwelling charger set up and streamlined entry to public charging by way of a customizable app or in-vehicle interfaces.
The ChargePoint Flex Plus can now be ordered as a part of its Driver Administration Resolution, with preliminary deliveries anticipated later this summer season.
Supply: ChargePoint