A case study on building a real-time EV charging app with secure payments and usage reporting.
Industry
Automotive
2024
The client is an electric vehicle charging provider focused on making EV ownership practical and affordable. It operates a network of charging stations in high-traffic locations and serves more than 50,000 active users, with a strong focus on sustainability, fair pricing and customer service.
The client needed a complete digital product that let EV drivers find charging stations, monitor usage, pay securely and receive real-time updates. It wanted to reduce time spent on administration, keep the charging process reliable, and support customers around the clock. The platform also had to give both users and the company clear reports and usage forecasts.
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Make it simple to find and use EV charging stations.
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Offer secure and flexible payment options.
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Give users real-time station updates, usage monitoring and forecasts.
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Keep service uptime high and registration fast for new users.
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Improve customer satisfaction with round-the-clock support and a clear interface.
We started by mapping the client's existing charging infrastructure and requirements. Our team then designed and built the mobile app on current, well-supported technologies for speed, reliability and security, and tested it across devices and operating systems before launch.
Analysis of driver behaviour and feedback showed where the existing charging process lost time. We focused on a simpler interface, faster transactions and fewer steps between arriving at a charger and starting a session.
Pixbit built a mobile application with the following features:
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Live availability and status for every charging station in the network.
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A clear map-based interface for finding and reaching nearby chargers.
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Multiple payment options integrated into the app for quick, secure transactions.
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Quick sign-up, with QR code scanning at the charger for immediate access.
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Usage reports and predictions based on each driver's charging patterns.
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Support available directly from the app to resolve issues quickly.
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A history of charging sessions, costs and energy consumed over time.
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In-app information on the client's renewable energy commitments.
The app increased engagement among EV drivers. Fast registration and QR code scanning cut the time between arriving and charging, and secure payments with real-time updates reduced uncertainty during each session.
In-app support resolved issues faster and improved retention. The reporting and forecasting tools also gave the client useful data for planning its network, services and pricing.
The app met the client's requirements and made its charging network easier to use and more efficient to run. By focusing on driver convenience and operational data, the client strengthened its market position and built a loyal customer base.
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