Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has acquired the assets of Switch EV.
The business, which specialises in cloud-based charge point management, is offering the CPO “total flexibility” in meeting the future EV infrastructure needs of local authorities, businesses, landowners, and EV drivers.
Switch EV’s scalable platform has been designed to provide real-time charger data to support CPOs in increasing uptime and reducing operating expenses through proactive monitoring and predictive maintenance.
The Software as a Service (SaaS) business’ expertise will also support the development of Believ’s EV driver app, it said.
The acquisition enables Believ to roadmap future data management functionality, such as energy trading, Plug & Charge and vehicle-to-grid capabilities.
It also means Believ will be able to quickly respond to and build charge point management and usage functionality in response to future market needs.
Guy Bartlett, Believ CEO, said:
“Convenience and seamless experience is how we are going to persuade more drivers to make the transition. More EV drivers on the road helps us deliver on our mission for cleaner air for all.
“We are excited for the opportunities ahead and the role we will play in supporting EV uptake.”
Switch EV Founder and CEO Marc Mültin and four key members of the engineering team have joined Believ, bringing their expertise to further strengthen innovation and future strategies.
Dr. Marc Mültin said:
“We bring decades of experience, and being co-authors and trainers of global charging communication standards helps to ensure the very best levels of data communication functionality.
“We want EV drivers to experience a smooth and efficient charging process. With improved communication between vehicles, charge points and our cloud-based platform, we will help Believ make it easier for users to interact with the network, paving the way for a more efficient and connected charging ecosystem. Together, we ensure continued, long-term excellence in how we serve partners and EV drivers.”
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