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HeyCharge, GmbH, a pioneer in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology, today announced a groundbreaking solution to a major obstacle in the widespread adoption of EVs: unreliable smart EV charging due to poor internet connectivity. The company’s innovative technology guarantees 100% uptime by allowing charging stations to operate independently of internet access.
Chris Cardé, CEO of HeyCharge, emphasized the significance of this advancement, stating, “Before HeyCharge, smart EV chargers provided a frustrating user experience in low or no internet connectivity environments.” He further highlighted the company’s goal of mass EV inclusivity, ensuring reliable charging in various settings, including remote areas and underground parking lots.
The technology developed by HeyCharge is notable for its hardware agnostic nature, which permits its integration into charging stations produced by different manufacturers. This feature not only expands the technology’s applicability but also makes EV charging more accessible and user-friendly. Dr. Lasowski remarked on the impact of this innovation, pointing out its potential to lower costs associated with hardware, installation, and maintenance, while offering an unparalleled user experience.
Founded in 2020 by Chris Cardé, a former Google technologist, and Dr. Robert Lasowski, previously associated with BMW Group, Sixt, and Munich Re Group, HeyCharge is based in Munich, Germany. The company also maintains offices in the United States and engineering operations in Ukraine.
The core of HeyCharge’s disruption in the EV charging sector lies in its unique ability to facilitate charging operations without the need for an internet connection. This is achieved through a local, cryptographic communication method that ensures a reliable and efficient charging process for both the charging station and the user, effectively eliminating the challenges posed by poor connectivity and network provider issues.
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