Transforming EV Charging:
A Smart Platform for Finding and Renting Charging Stations
A Smart Platform for Finding and Renting Charging Stations
A Smart Platform for Finding and Renting Charging Stations
Background
Background
Driving Towards a Greener Future
Driving Towards a Greener Future
In recent years, we have witnessed a significant surge in the number of electric vehicles on Israel's roads. My app is a shared app for locating charging stations, focusing on sharing and locating private charging stations in addition to public stations
In recent years, we have witnessed a significant surge in the number of electric vehicles on Israel's roads. My app is a shared app for locating charging stations, focusing on sharing and locating private charging stations in addition to public stations
The Problem
The Problem
Despite growing EV adoption, drivers struggle to find available and convenient charging stations
Despite growing EV adoption, drivers struggle to find available and convenient charging stations
As electric vehicles have become more popular, the infrastructure has not yet kept pace with the rapid growth. As a result, many drivers face significant challenges in finding available charging stations
As electric vehicles have become more popular, the infrastructure has not yet kept pace with the rapid growth. As a result, many drivers face significant challenges in finding available charging stations
Research
Understanding EV Drivers
Key Insights from Comprehensive Research
Understanding EV Drivers Key Insights from Comprehensive Research
To better understand the needs and challenges of electric vehicle drivers, I conducted extensive research, including driver interviews, statistical data analysis, and a review of existing market solutions. Through this research, I identified the following key issues:
To better understand the needs and challenges of electric vehicle drivers, I conducted extensive research, including driver interviews, statistical data analysis, and a review of existing market solutions. Through this research, I identified the following key issues:
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01
Difficulty finding a nearby charging station
Difficulty finding a nearby charging station
02
02
Unreliable real-time charging station availability
Unreliable real-time charging station availability
Charging station statuses are often inaccurate
Charging station statuses are often inaccurate
03
03
Complicated and unintuitive charging apps
Complicated and unintuitive charging apps
Survey
65%
65%
EV owners rely on public charging stations
EV owners rely on public charging stations
66%
66%
Drivers experience frustration due to inaccurate real-time station availability updates
Drivers experience frustration due to inaccurate real-time station availability updates
78%
78%
EV drivers expressed a strong need for more available charging stations
EV drivers expressed a strong need for more available charging stations
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I arrived at the mall, and the charging station was occupied,
so I had to search for another one further away.
(Despite my app showing that the station was available, it wasn’t.)
I arrived at the mall, and the charging station was occupied,
so I had to search for another one further away. (Despite my app showing that the station was available, it wasn’t.)
Interview Quote
Interview Quote
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Matan Avni
35
35
Married +3
Married +3
Modi'in, Israel
Modi'in, Israel
Lawyer and Lecturer
Lawyer and Lecturer
Working in a law firm, giving lectures Owns an electric car and typically charges at home, Commutes 40 minutes to work in the morning and travels to give lectures in the evenings
Enjoys new technologies and
loves his car
Working in a law firm, giving lectures Owns an electric car and typically charges at home, Commutes 40 minutes to work in the morning and travels to give lectures in the evenings
Enjoys new technologies and
loves his car
Goals
Find a nearby charging station that is available when he arrives
Feel confident that his car is charging properly
Have a smooth and easy experience using the charging station and app
Find a nearby charging station that is available when he arrives
Feel confident that his car is charging properly
Have a smooth and easy experience using the charging station and app
Pain points
Pain points
Needs to use multiple apps to find an available charging station
Sometimes the station is occupied when he arrives, even though it showed as available in the app
Feels stressed about finding a station in an unfamiliar location
Needs to download a separate app from the charging company to pay - this is not possible through the app he used to find the station
Needs to use multiple apps to find an available charging station
Sometimes the station is occupied when he arrives, even though it showed as available in the app
Feels stressed about finding a station in an unfamiliar location
Needs to download a separate app from the charging company to pay - this is not possible through the app he used to find the station
Persona
Persona
Persona
Goal
Goal
The Vision of My App
The Vision of My App
To create a seamless, accessible, and reliable charging ecosystem by integrating both public and private charging stations into one unified platform. The app aims to eliminate uncertainty in EV charging, provide more charging options, and encourage private station sharing to expand the charging network.
To create a seamless, accessible, and reliable charging ecosystem by integrating both public and private charging stations into one unified platform. The app aims to eliminate uncertainty in EV charging, provide more charging options, and encourage private station sharing to expand the charging network.
Solution
Solution
Expanding EV Charging Accessibility
Expanding EV Charging Accessibility
The uniqueness of this app is that it effectively increases the number of available charging stations by connecting the public charging network with private charging points
The uniqueness of this app is that it effectively increases the number of available charging stations by connecting the public charging network with private charging points
The app benefits both EV drivers and private charging station owners by streamlining the finding and renting process.
It expands station availability, lowers costs, and simplifies the experience, while allowing station owners to generate income effortlessly.
The app benefits both EV drivers and private charging station owners by streamlining the finding and renting process.
It expands station availability, lowers costs, and simplifies the experience, while allowing station owners to generate income effortlessly.
How It Works
How It Works
For EV Drivers, the Platform Offers:
For EV Drivers, the Platform Offers:
> Find charging stations easily using advanced filtering by location, price, and charger type.
> Find charging stations easily using advanced filtering by location, price, and charger type.
> Reserve private charging stations in advance, ensuring availability upon arrival.
> Reserve private charging stations in advance, ensuring availability upon arrival.
> Make seamless payments for private stations directly within the app
> Make seamless payments for private stations directly within the app
For Private Charging Station Owners, the Platform Provides:
For Private Charging Station Owners, the Platform Provides:
> A management system to control availability, set pricing, and track reservations.
> A management system to control availability, set pricing, and track reservations.
> An easy way to earn by sharing their charging station with other driver
> An easy way to earn by sharing their charging station with other driver
Key Benefits
Key Benefits
01
01
More charging options
More charging options
Expanding the public & private network
Expanding the public & private network
02
02
Guaranteed availability
Guaranteed availability
Pre-booking prevents frustration
Pre-booking prevents frustration
03
03
Lower costs
Lower costs
Private stations can offer more competitive pricing
Private stations can offer more competitive pricing
04
A single platform for all needs
Find, book, and pay seamlessly in one place.
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A single platform for all needs
Find, book, and pay seamlessly in one place.
Next Steps
Next Steps
Who I Focused on First
Currently, I am focusing on the flow for users who want to book private charging stations - meaning drivers who are looking to find, reserve, and pay for a private charging station through the app.
In the future, I will develop the flow for private charging station owners - users who want to rent out their charging stations, including an interface for managing stations, setting availability and pricing, and handling reservations and payments.
Who I Focused on First
Currently, I am focusing on the flow for users who want to book private charging stations - meaning drivers who are looking to find, reserve, and pay for a private charging station through the app.
In the future, I will develop the flow for private charging station owners - users who want to rent out their charging stations, including an interface for managing stations, setting availability and pricing, and handling reservations and payments.
Encouraging Private Station Rentals – Future Plans
Encouraging Private Station Rentals – Future Plans
I recognize that some station owners might hesitate to rent out their chargers due to concerns like trust, maintenance, or pricing. To encourage participation, I plan to introduce:
Financial incentives, Credit-based rewards, Maintenance support.
Additionally, I aim to develop trust-building mechanisms, such as verified user reviews and secure transactions, to create a safe and seamless rental experience.
I recognize that some station owners might hesitate to rent out their chargers due to concerns like trust, maintenance, or pricing. To encourage participation, I plan to introduce:
Financial incentives, Credit-based rewards, Maintenance support.
Additionally, I aim to develop trust-building mechanisms, such as verified user reviews and secure transactions, to create a safe and seamless rental experience.
Design
Design
Typography
Typography
Aa
Aa
SF Pro Display
SF Pro Display
Semi bold
Semi bold
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Regular
Regular
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Colors
Colors
Primary
Primary
#7D4EFF
#7D4EFF
Secondary
Secondary
#41F2C0
#41F2C0
Text
Text
#2F0F5C
#2F0F5C
Shades of Gray
Shades of Gray
#5E5A7D
#5E5A7D
#B6B7CF
#B6B7CF
Icon Library
Icon Library
Design Screens
I developed a simple and intuitive user interface, emphasizing a user-friendly and easy-to-use experience. The app's modern and elegant design makes it visually appealing and comfortable to use.
Design Screens
I developed a simple and intuitive user interface, emphasizing a user-friendly and easy-to-use experience. The app's modern and elegant design makes it visually appealing and comfortable to use.
Design Screens
I developed a simple and intuitive user interface, emphasizing a user-friendly and easy-to-use experience. The app's modern and elegant design makes it visually appealing and comfortable to use.
Pre-Booking Functionality
Pre-Booking Functionality
Empowers users to reserve a charging station in advance, ensuring availability and a convenient location for their needs
Empowers users to reserve a charging station in advance, ensuring availability and a convenient location for their needs
Expands Charging Network
Expands Charging Network
It facilitates the inclusion of private charging stations, effectively increasing the overall number of accessible stations in the country
It facilitates the inclusion of private charging stations, effectively increasing the overall number of accessible stations in the country
Smarter Charging Station Search
Smarter Charging Station Search
The app offers an improved search experience by integrating both public and private stations in one view. Users can filter by availability, price, and charger type, while real-time status indicators reduce uncertainty.
The app offers an improved search experience by integrating both public and private stations in one view. Users can filter by availability, price, and charger type, while real-time status indicators reduce uncertainty.
