EVmatch provides a managed software platform for reservable electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, enabling multi-family and commercial property owners to offer charging as a valuable amenity while reducing costs by 40-60% compared to competitors. The platform also facilitates participation in utility demand response programs, helping users offset energy expenses and support sustainable transportation initiatives.
Funding
$270K 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.
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Product
Problem
Electric vehicle (EV) owners often face challenges finding available and accessible charging stations, especially in multi-unit dwellings, commercial properties, and while traveling. Property owners and businesses may struggle to efficiently manage and monetize EV charging infrastructure, leading to underutilized resources and lost revenue opportunities. Existing solutions can be expensive and lack the flexibility to accommodate diverse user needs and utility demand response programs.
Solution
EVmatch provides a software platform that enables property owners, businesses, and individuals to share and manage EV charging stations. The platform facilitates reservations, payment processing, and access control, allowing hosts to monetize their charging stations and EV drivers to easily find and reserve charging. EVmatch also supports integration with utility demand response programs, enabling users to offset energy costs and promote sustainable transportation. The platform aims to reduce the cost of EV charging by 40-60% compared to competing solutions.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes multi-family property owners, commercial businesses, residential hosts, vacation rental owners, EV drivers, and utilities seeking to promote EV adoption and manage energy demand.
Features
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) for finding, reserving, and paying for EV charging
- Charger ID feature for instant booking at compatible charging stations
- Filtering by connector type (J1772, Tesla, NEMA 14-50, etc.), charging speed, availability, and price
- Access code functionality for exclusive access and pricing at specific charging stations
- Management tools for hosts to update charging station listings, availability, and pricing
- Integration with WiFi-enabled smart charging stations for access control
- SubNet grouping feature for multi-family housing to set custom availability and pricing for tenants
- Payment processing and revenue management for hosts
- EVmatch Adapter to upgrade non-networked EV charging stations with Wi-Fi connectivity, payment processing, and monitoring capabilities