Enkel provides a software solution that optimizes home electric vehicle charging by predicting energy needs and adjusting charging times based on real-time market prices. This technology enables users to save between 3,000 and 7,000 DKK annually by ensuring they charge their vehicles when electricity is cheapest, while also contributing to grid stability.
Funding
$160K 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
Home electric vehicle (EV) owners face challenges in optimizing charging schedules to minimize costs due to fluctuating electricity prices. Predicting energy needs and manually adjusting charging times to align with the cheapest rates can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Solution
Enkel provides a smart charging solution that automates EV charging based on real-time market prices and user-defined preferences. By leveraging AI, the platform predicts energy needs, connects to the electricity market, and automatically adjusts charging times to maximize savings. Users maintain full control through a mobile app, setting preferred charging schedules and ensuring their car is always ready when needed, while also contributing to grid stability. The system intelligently optimizes charging for the lowest prices and prioritizes renewable energy sources.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is electric vehicle owners who want to minimize charging costs and simplify the charging process, as well as those interested in contributing to a more sustainable energy grid.
Features
- AI-powered prediction of energy needs based on driving patterns and user preferences
- Automated charging optimization based on real-time electricity market prices
- Mobile app for remote monitoring and control of charging schedules
- Smart Charge feature that automatically charges the EV when electricity is cheapest
- Contribution to grid balancing by intelligently adjusting charging during peak demand (coming 2025)
- Integration with Zaptec Go charging stations
- Quarterly refund of electricity tax