The startup operates an electromobility platform that integrates blockchain technology into electric vehicle charging stations, enabling secure supervision and payment for charging sessions. This platform addresses the challenges of interoperability and transaction security in the electric vehicle charging ecosystem.
Funding
$2.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem faces challenges related to interoperability between different charging networks, security vulnerabilities in payment processing, and a lack of transparent pricing for consumers. Existing charging solutions often require users to subscribe to multiple networks and expose personal data, creating friction and hindering EV adoption.
Solution
Delmonicos provides an electromobility platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a secure and transparent EV charging experience. The platform enables secure supervision and payment for charging sessions without requiring user subscriptions or personal data. By deploying blockchain nodes within charging stations, Delmonicos ensures interoperability across different charging networks and enhances cybersecurity for payment transactions. The solution offers transparent pricing and aims to improve the user experience by placing the driver at the center of the charging process.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes EV drivers, charging station operators (CPOs), charge point supervisors (CPSs), and automotive manufacturers seeking to enhance the EV charging experience and promote electromobility.
Features
- Blockchain-based platform for secure and transparent EV charging transactions
- Interoperability across different charging networks via a decentralized, distributed governance model
- Compatibility with OCPP 1.6 and 2.0, ISO 15118, and OCPI 3.0 protocols
- Web application for drivers to locate charging stations and initiate charging sessions
- Support for "Plug & Charge" functionality for compatible EVs
- Cybersecurity features to protect user data and prevent fraud
- Modular design to accommodate future standards and market evolutions, including energy-management and V2X technologies