Road partners with Stekker to roll out smart charging

Companies using the E-Flux by Road platform will soon be able to smartly control their charging stations using Stekker’s software. Thanks to Stekker’s software, charging stations take into account a number of factors, such as the energy generated through solar, power grid congestion, as well as the specific requirements of the company or the grid connection.

Grid congestion? Smart charging is the answer

Companies are increasingly facing limitations with their power connections. Questions like, “isn’t the charging hub drawing too much power from the grid?” and “ Do we need to pay for the energy we return to the grid through solar?” are playing an ever growing role in daily operations.

Stekker, however, offers a smart solution for this: their software ensures optimal use of solar power by storing it directly in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. By doing so, companies are able to avoid ‘Feed-in’ costs, making the company more eligible for subsidies such as HBEs. At the same time, charging is adjusted to the available grid capacity to ensure the contracted power limit is not exceeded.

More control, lower costs

Furthermore, Stekker enables smart charging for companies when electricity prices are low, this entire process is clearly overseen and managed via a dashboard. Business locations such as offices can take advantage of this by better balancing their power consumption. Meanwhile, logistics companies benefit from optimised fleet management and timely charging. Moreover, the system automatically accounts for grid congestion and generates data reports on solar power usage, which can be used for subsidy applications.

Expansion of the partnership

The collaboration between Stekker and E-Flux began in 2023 and was primarily focused on smart charging at home locations. The partnership has expanded and as of today, smart charging is also available for business locations that offer larger charging hubs. The algorithms that control the charging sessions operate as an additional layer on top of the pre existing E-Flux software. Based on available data and input, a charging profile is sent to the station, adjusting the session accordingly in real time.

About Stekker and Road

Stekker develops software that makes electricity usage smarter, through optimally controlling charge points and batteries. By doing so, Stekker helps companies better respond to the challenges of the current electricity grid. More information can be found at www.stekker.com.

Road, formerly known as E-Flux, offers a complete platform for managing EV charge points and transactions. This includes automated billing, charging cards, and driver support.The platform is compatible with all leading charge point manufacturers, allowing companies to manage their charging infrastructure how they want, when they want. On their terms. More information can be found at www.road.io.