Modernizing and Expanding EV Charging Platform for Market Entry and Global Scalability

The client faces inefficiencies due to outdated legacy systems, which hinder their ability to expand effectively into new geographic markets, such as the EU. They require modernization of existing platforms and development of new solutions to enhance user experience, support diverse stakeholder needs, and ensure scalability for global operations.

A large-scale electric vehicle charging network provider seeking to expand their services internationally, requiring system modernization and new digital solutions to support market entry and fleet management.

• Modernize current legacy systems to improve performance, supportability, and support for new functionalities.
• Develop a comprehensive digital platform, including driver portals and fleet management systems, to enhance user experience and operational control.
• Implement integrations with regional payment gateways and fuel card providers for seamless financial transactions in targeted markets.
• Transition existing monolithic architectures to microservices to increase scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop hardware management systems for new charging station types, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting modular design for scalability.
• Support cloud migration for all relevant systems to enable global monitoring, control, and analytics.
• Accelerate deployment of new solutions to facilitate entry into targeted markets and improve market competitiveness.

• Responsive driver portal providing charging station maps, scheduling, and energy cost optimization tools.
• Fleet management system for monitoring and controlling the charge levels, locations, and operational metrics of various EV fleets, including heavy-duty and passenger vehicles.
• Microservices-based backend architecture for managing station communication, telemetry data, and operational workflows.
• Integration with external payment gateways, fuel card providers, and leasing solutions tailored for different regional markets.
• Station management and control systems supporting remote configuration, status monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Firmware update management for hardware support and new feature deployment.
• Fault detection and predictive maintenance modules utilizing telemetry and message flow analysis.
• Cloud migration strategies and scalable APIs for global deployment and operation.

• Payment gateways for regional transactions
• Fuel card provider APIs for business trip management
• Leasing company systems for vehicle management
• Station hardware communication gateways supporting industry standards
• Telemetry and telemetry message processing services

• System scalability to support high volumes of charging sessions, aiming for near real-time data processing.
• Reliable cloud hosting with high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Security protocols conforming to industry standards to protect user data and financial transactions.
• Support for multiple regions with region-specific configurations (e.g., EU, North America, Australia).
• Fast response times for user interfaces and station control APIs, aiming for sub-second latencies where applicable.
• Extensible architecture to incorporate future hardware types and business logic.

Successful implementation of the modernized and expanded digital platform will enable the client to improve operational efficiency, facilitate rapid market entry into regions like the EU, increase user satisfaction through enhanced digital experiences, and support scalable growth. This approach aims to increase the deployment of EV charging stations, streamline fleet management, and improve service reliability, ultimately leading to increased market share and revenue growth across targeted regions.