PIONIX develops an open-source operating system, EVerest, for electric vehicle (EV) chargers, ensuring compatibility across various charging stations and management systems. Their solutions address the need for reliable firmware and software updates, enhancing the efficiency and security of the global EV charging infrastructure.
Funding
$6.4M 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.
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Product
Problem
The electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure faces challenges in ensuring compatibility across different charging stations and management systems. Reliable firmware and software updates are also needed to enhance the efficiency and security of EV chargers.
Solution
PIONIX develops EVerest, an open-source operating system for EV chargers, designed to ensure compatibility across various charging stations and management systems. PIONIX BaseCamp, a subscription-based operating system, includes maintenance and updates based on the open-source EVerest software and firmware stack. PIONIX Cloud is a maintenance solution for chargers running PIONIX BaseCamp, offering monitoring and over-the-air (OTA) updates. These solutions aim to streamline charger and component development, ensuring a reliable and secure EV charging experience.
Target Audience
The primary customers are EV charger manufacturers, component manufacturers, embedded system providers, and controller manufacturers seeking streamlined development processes and future-proof solutions.
Features
- EVerest open-source operating system core ensures compatibility with electric vehicles and charging station management systems.
- PIONIX BaseCamp provides a subscription-based operating system for EV chargers, including maintenance and updates.
- PIONIX Cloud offers a maintenance solution for chargers running PIONIX BaseCamp, with monitoring and OTA updates.
- ChargeBridge modules are pre-certified System on Modules (SoMs) for diverse charging setups and applications.
- Charger-in-a-Box provides pre-certified components and devkits for charger development.
- Enterprise Services offer cloud-enabled value-added services (VAS) for charge point manufacturers and operators.
- Supports industry standards such as ISO 15118 and OCPP.