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Chargelight

https://chargelight.co.uk/

Published 7th November 2021

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We Collaborated with Chargelight in developing an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging app which simplifies the on-street charging process and makes it easier for users to charge their electric vehicles.

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Technology Used

A pivotal aspect of this project was our collaboration with James at Felcana, who brought invaluable expertise and pre-existing designs that were instrumental in developing the final product.

Core Technologies Behind the App:

  • Figma: Our UI/UX designers utilized Figma to create the initial wireframe, allowing us to bring the client's vision to life with a clear and detailed design.
  • Flutter: For the front-end development, we chose Flutter for its ability to create natively compiled applications from a single codebase. This ensures that the app performs smoothly on both iOS and Android devices.
  • Python: Python was used for the backend, providing the flexibility and power needed to manage the app's data processing and user management functionalities.
  • Django and Wagtail: These frameworks were employed to build a robust and scalable backend, ensuring that the app can handle a growing user base and a wide range of functionalities.
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3 screens of the chargelight app showing the ev charging process

Features and Benefits

A pivotal aspect of this project was our collaboration with James at Felcana, who brought invaluable expertise and pre-existing designs that were instrumental in developing the final product.

Core Technologies Behind the App:

  • GPS-Based ChargePoint Location: Users can easily find the nearest charging stations using GPS, ensuring quick and convenient access to charging points wherever they are.
  • Real-Time Charging Monitoring: The app allows users to monitor their charging status in real-time, giving them peace of mind and control over their EV charging process.
  • QR Code Scanning: With the ability to scan QR codes, users can quickly identify and initiate charging at any ChargePoint, making the process seamless.
  • Interactive Charging History: Users can view and download their previous charging history, providing them with valuable insights into their charging patterns and expenses.
  • Fault Reporting: The app includes a feature for users to report any issues with charging stations, ensuring that Chargelight can quickly address and resolve problems.
The Chargelight app is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We are proud to have partnered with Chargelight in delivering this state-of-the-art solution and look forward to continuing our work together to support the growth of the electric vehicle ecosystem.