On December 30, 2024, Shell Recharge announced that they will discontinue their services for third-party operators. This means that customers currently using Shell Recharge through third parties will no longer have access to their services after April 30, 2025. Please note that Shell Recharge is not shutting down its entire operation—they are merely changing their … Read more
Changing charging operators or updating the payment service for your charging station can feel like a challenge. But with the right preparation and a few simple steps, you can make the transition smooth and ensure you receive the best possible service. Here we will go through how to change your charging service provider and what … Read more
Charge Anywhere, Optimize Everywhere Comprehensive management and charging of electric vehicle fleets – wherever you charge As sustainability goals become increasingly stringent, companies face the challenge of transitioning their vehicle fleets to electric alternatives. Amid this technological shift, ChargePanel offers not just a service, but a partnership that facilitates this transition – whether it involves … Read more
Future EV Charging and the Promise of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology Electric vehicles (EVs) are not just transforming our roads; they’re poised to revolutionize how we interact with the energy grid. This is where Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology comes in, offering a game-changing approach. Imagine a world where your car doesn’t just take energy but also gives … Read more
Using advanced algorithms ChargePanel’s Dynamic Smart Charging solution analyzes power system conditions in real-time to identify the most efficient distribution to electric vehicles. Smart Charging and Dynamic Load Balancing Dynamic load balancing is a function of smart charging. To perform load balancing effectively ChargePanel’s solution is designed to continuously monitor and optimize the efficient distribution … Read more
We provide webhooks for our EV charging software. Webhooks enable ChargePanel’s software solutions to send real-time notifications and data to other applications or systems when specific events occur, for example data can be sent to business software, external applications, CRM and support systems. What are webhooks and how are they used for EV charging? Webhooks … Read more
In the dynamic world of electric vehicle (EV) charging, Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) plays a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication between charging stations and central management systems. As companies active in the installation of charging stations progress forwards, an understanding of the distinctions between OCPP 1.6 and OCPP 2.0.1 can provide additional insight … Read more
Complying with The UK – Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations Last year on June 30th, 2022, the Electric Vehicles (Smart Charge Points) Regulations came into effect in Great Britain. The UK government is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and has announced that all new cars and vans must be fully … Read more
What are the Environmental Advantages of Fleet Electrification? Fleet electrification is the process of replacing fleets of vehicles using internal combustion engines vehicles (ICEs) with electric vehicles (EVs) which can make the biggest and fastest contribution to the decarbonization of road transport.1 Fleets are ideal for the transition to electrification because they can be managed … Read more
The shift away from fossil fuels and towards electric vehicles is presenting exciting EV charging business opportunities within the field of electric vehicle charging. Electric vehicle uptake has significantly increased in Europe in the past years.1 In October 2022, the Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement for a 100% CO2 emission reduction … Read more
