The SMATCH base module orchestrates EV charging, taking into account the static power capacity constraints of the business site. It does so by distributing the available power across all connected EVs without exceeding available capacities.

SMATCH is designed for networks at any level of complexity, respecting all circuit breaker limits. For example, in a network with multiple clusters of charging points, SMATCH keeps the load allocated to each cluster below the limit of its circuit breaker.

Limiting EV charging during peak hours or at high rates

In SMATCH Base, the site manager can define a site charging plan, determining the power available for charging during a 24-hour cycle. In the base configuration SMATCH can:

  • Prohibit or limit EV charging during the hours when consumption is normally at its peak at the site; and
  • Promote EV charging during hours when electricity costs are lower and limit charging during hours when electricity costs are higher.

Prioritizing selected charging points

Groups of charging points to be prioritized can be defined so that users of selected stations can be given a higher level of service. This allows the site manager to vary charging speeds across the different areas of the parking lot, for example to differentiate between service vehicles and private cars or visitors and employees.

Keeping EV drivers at the center

But what if drivers have high expectations and the available capacity is low?
EV users entering your site have access to the SMATCH app to input the time they plan to stay connected and how many kWh they expect to have charged by the time they leave. SMATCH will allocate charging speed accordingly.

Of course, we don’t keep EV users in the dark. Via the app, users get precise information about the level of charge that can be delivered, and by what time. And users are rewarded when they follow recommended practice.

Phase balancing

Whenever a single-phase vehicle plugs into a three-phase charging station, the SMATCH base module automatically balances the load on the three phases of the cluster’s power line, avoiding increased energy and infrastructure costs.

Consolidated reporting

The SMATCH base module comes with a comprehensive dashboard which displays consolidated EV charging data. This reporting allows charger usage to be monitored and can spot trends, helping site owners make better-informed decisions about the future evolution of the site.

Customization and integration

Various types of customization are available to site and fleet managers, including being able to define recharge schedules or integrate prioritization rules communicating with third-party dashboards and platforms.

In addition to the base module, included in every SMATCH implementation, there are three modules
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