Through a technical integration, the
cross-fleet charging solution from bp pulse and EV Connect will
offer efficiency and control to minimize energy costs and manage
fleet charging operations.
With 5.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) anticipated to be used
in fleet applications by 2025, EV Connect, a leading EV charging
business platform, and bp pulse, a global leader in charging
infrastructure for fleets and public charging, today announced a
collaboration to bring key capabilities of Omega, bp pulse's EV
charge management software, to the EV Connect platform. Tailored to
the diverse charging requirements and duty cycles of EV fleets,
Omega delivers a comprehensive managed charging solution that
integrates state-of-the-art charging management technology from EV
Connect and bp pulse into a new, comprehensive fleet offering.
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The collaboration gives fleet operators
greater control over charging infrastructure while reducing costs
associated with energy consumption and providing detailed
historical data for further optimization. (Graphic: Business
Wire)
With bp pulse and EV Connect’s Omega integration, fleet
operators can focus on their core business while Omega orchestrates
charging schedules, prioritizes charging based on fleet needs, and
enables real-time insights for informed decision-making, whether
charging at depots, on the go, or at driver homes. The
collaboration between bp pulse and EV Connect gives fleet operators
greater control over charging infrastructure while reducing costs
associated with energy consumption and providing detailed
historical data for further optimization.
"At bp pulse, we remain steadfast in our mission to simplify
electrification for diverse fleets, and collaborating with EV
Connect on this endeavor marks an exciting milestone, expanding our
scope to deliver turnkey solutions for fleet operators
industry-wide," said Sujay Sharma, CEO of bp pulse Americas. “Our
shared goal is to provide fleet customers with a comprehensive
solution that addresses all aspects of their charging needs—no
matter the location. This collaboration allows us to combine our
unique offerings into one cohesive platform."
Omega orchestrates EV charging to optimize cost-effective
charging for fleets, while the EV Connect platform focuses on
managing financial transactions, particularly in commercial fleet
settings. This includes fleet operations in which drivers bring
vehicles home, requiring private chargers with simple reimbursement
options. By combining the capabilities of Omega and the EV Connect
platform, fleet operators, including those in government,
municipal, logistics, services, and sales sectors, can expect
improved efficiency and optimization of their charging stations
while empowering fleet managers with precise control over when and
how their vehicles are charged, optimizing for factors like energy
cost, power constraints, vehicle readiness, and operational
efficiency.
"This collaboration between EV Connect and bp pulse brings
unparalleled expertise in the electric vehicle charging industry,
opening doors to elevate our fleet management capabilities and
deliver cutting-edge solutions that set new standards for both of
our customers," said Jon Leicester, Vice President and Head of
Commercial at EV Connect. "By integrating our platforms, we can
offer a comprehensive management solution that caters to fleet
operators looking to optimize electric fleet efficiency like never
before."
EV Connect is the conduit to accelerating EV charging business
growth with technology and tools that drive innovation to fuel new
business models in e-mobility. To learn more about how EV Connect
is helping businesses of all sizes unlock the power of EV charging
business models, please visit www.evconnect.com.
About EV Connect
EV Connect is the all-in-one EV charging platform that delivers
the tools to build, run, and scale EV charging businesses
successfully. The platform serves a broad set of use cases for
customers, including Charge Point Operators (CPOs), charging
network providers, Fortune 500 companies, charging business
upstarts and trailblazers, fleet-scale transportation providers,
and electric utilities.
EV Connect customers benefit from a combination of cutting-edge
software features with premium service experiences, such as branded
customer support, EV charging station procurement, deployment and
installation support, and the latest driver app technology. Because
technology, public policy, and technical standards constantly
evolve and change, EV Connect has built its platform and tools to
ensure that an investment in electric vehicle charging equipment
delivers exceptionally reliable performance, confidence in station
utilization and revenue management, and return on investment.
Founded in 2010, EV Connect offers the tools and connections for EV
charging businesses of any size, with the power of an open-platform
approach and a trusted partner network.
For more information, please visit www.evconnect.com and follow
us on X and LinkedIn.
About bp pulse
bp pulse is bp’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business,
rolling out fast, reliable charge points to consumers and
commercial fleets around the world. Globally, bp pulse is one of
the UK’s leading rapid and ultra-fast public EV charging networks.
It also operates the largest number of sites with ultra-fast
charging in Germany, with a growing charging point footprint in
China and the Netherlands. The company aims to increase its network
of public EV charging points by 2030 to over 100,000 worldwide.
bp pulse is bp’s electric vehicle (EV) charging business.
Focused on fast and reliable charging, bp pulse deploys charging
points for EV drivers and commercial fleets on the go; at
destination hubs, at the depot and bp retail sites. Around the
world bp pulse is working with some of the world’s biggest
businesses, while developing the Gigahub™ network, a series of
large EV high-speed charging hubs in high-demand locations.
Electric vehicle charging is one of five growth engines of bp’s
transformation into an integrated energy company. The company has
already installed more than 27,000 charge points and aims to expand
its network of public EV charging stations to more than 100,000
worldwide by 2030. In the US, bp is planning to invest up to $1
billion in EV charging by 2030. For more information, visit
bppulsefleet.com.
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