Engen App – Your Comprehensive Solution for EV Charging
Client
Engen App
Industry
EV charging app
Technologies Used
Frontend
Android Native
(Java and Kotlin)
Backend
Firestore
Database
Java
Programming
Language
Kotlin
Programming
Language
Solution and Core Features:
- Extensive Charging Station Database: EnGen consolidates data from various networks, utilities, and EV owners, offering a comprehensive repository of charging stations.
- Integration with Google Maps: Leveraging Google Maps data enhances the app's mapping capabilities.
- Real-time Station Availability: Users have access to real-time availability status, minimizing inconvenience.
- User-generated Content: Both users and administrators can contribute by adding new stations and updating information, ensuring data accuracy.
- Compatibility Information: EnGen provides details on charging connectors, estimated travel time to stations, and compatibility with different EV models.
- Improved User Experience: Streamlined navigation and reduced range anxiety enhance the overall user experience
- Enhanced Accessibility: EnGen serves as a centralized platform, facilitating the expansion of charging infrastructure.
- Driving Future Innovation: The app sets a precedent for other EV-related applications, fostering advancements in the electric mobility industry.
Context of the Project
- The EnGen App endeavors to serve as a versatile EV charging solution. Its primary objective is to locate charging stations conveniently based on different scenarios: near a specific location such as home, along a planned route for a trip, or in close proximity to a destination.
Outcomes and Future Strategy
- The app is positioned to tackle the challenge of locating and navigating to charging stations, a significant hurdle exacerbated by fragmented charging networks and inadequate information regarding availability and compatibility.
- Currently undergoing beta testing, the client is actively considering and planning future enhancements to further refine its capabilities.