Development of a Feature-Rich Electric Vehicle Charging Station Management Mobile App

The client faces difficulties in providing seamless control and management of electric vehicle charging stations, including locating available chargers, remotely controlling charging sessions, monitoring energy consumption, and managing multiple charging points without reliable internet connectivity. These issues hinder user experience and operational efficiency, limiting the adoption of their charging infrastructure within the EV market.

A mid-sized technology firm specializing in electric vehicle infrastructure solutions, aiming to enhance user engagement and operational efficiency through advanced mobile applications.

• Enable users to locate the nearest available charging stations and display real-time availability status.
• Implement remote control functionalities allowing users to start and stop charging sessions via mobile devices.
• Develop features to track charging status, energy consumption, session duration, and charging costs in real-time.
• Support management of multiple chargers and charging stations within a unified interface.
• Develop reliable communication protocols for data transfer between charging station controllers and mobile devices, supporting both internet-based (MQTT) and offline Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connections.
• Optimize energy consumption in Bluetooth connectivity features to preserve device battery life.

• Charging station mapping with geolocation and availability indicators
• Remote start and stop control for charging sessions
• Real-time display of charge status, energy usage, session duration, and cost
• Management of multiple chargers and stations within a single application
• Integration with charging station controllers supporting MQTT and Bluetooth Low Energy protocols
• Bluetooth advertising to transmit charging station data to nearby mobile devices
• Energy-efficient Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication design

• MQTT protocol support for internet-based device communication
• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for offline device connectivity
• Charging station hardware controllers and emulator
• Cloud services for data storage and processing (e.g., AWS IoT)

• Support for seamless real-time updates with minimal latency
• Battery-efficient Bluetooth Low Energy communication to minimize device power consumption
• Scalability to manage large numbers of chargers and stations
• High system reliability and fault tolerance in communication protocols
• Data security and privacy for user and station information

The new EV charging management system is expected to significantly enhance user experience by providing seamless control and real-time monitoring of charging stations, supporting multiple chargers effectively. By integrating reliable communication protocols and optimizing energy efficiency, the system aims to increase user adoption and operational efficiency, ultimately expanding the client’s market reach and improving customer satisfaction across their EV infrastructure network.