Transitioning Be.EV’s Charging Network to Fuuse

BACKGROUND

Be.EV is a leading public electric vehicle (EV) charging provider in the UK, with a mission to build a fair and sustainable infrastructure that accelerates the EV revolution. With nearly 700 live charging bays and over 1,000 in the pipeline, Be.EV is backed by £110 million from Octopus Energy Generation, powered by 100% deep green energy, and maintains an impressive uptime record. Recently, Be.EV secured an additional £55 million in funding from NatWest and the German KfW IPEX-Bank. This substantial investment will facilitate the expansion of Be.EV’s network to over 1,000 rapid and ultra-rapid charging bays by the end of 2024, setting the stage for future investments in the EV charging industry.

Solution: fuuse

Be.EV partnered with Fuuse to transition their existing network to a more flexible and scalable back-office software solution.

Fuuse offered a comprehensive platform that integrated seamlessly with Be.EV’s existing hardware and systems, thanks to its robust public API. The UK-based Fuuse team also brought local market expertise, facilitating close collaboration and a deep understanding of Be.EV’s needs.

Migration Process

Fuuse successfully migrated 754 connectors across 176 charging sites to their platform. This involved importing 70k RFID tokens, ensuring a seamless transition with minimal disruption to Be.EV’s operations.

CURRENT STATUS

Following the successful migration, Be.EV now has more than 900 connectors powered by Fuuse across more than 200 charging sites. This transition has not only enhanced operational flexibility but also positioned Be.EV to adapt dynamically to industry changes and integrate new partners with ease.

IMPACT

The collaboration between Be.EV and Fuuse
has yielded significant benefits:

Enhanced Flexibility: Fuuse’s platform supports both current and future hardware, providing Be.EV with the agility to evolve with industry trends.

Seamless Integration: The ability to integrate with various systems, including CRM tools, has streamlined Be.EV’s operations, and enabled them to strategically communicate with drivers with the aim of increasing utilisation and revenues.

Local Expertise: Fuuse’s UK-based team ensured a smooth and collaborative transition, leveraging their market knowledge to address Be.EV’s specific needs.

Improved App: We now have a market leading app which enables customers to have a reliable charging experience and provides a platform for future development.

“Partnering with Fuuse was a strategic decision driven by our desire to provide the best customer experience and future-proof our network. We wanted a partner that could fully commit to our vision and help deliver our long term aspirations. In what was a complex migration process, Fuuse were proactive throughout and worked tirelessly with our team to ensure everything transitioned smoothly, and now we have a platform that not only enhances our operational capabilities across our network but also transforms our EV charging experience. In addition, the new Be.EV app is and continues to be a game-changer, giving us everything we need in one place and setting us up for future innovations.””

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The Fuuse Platform

Flexible across use cases, explore the Fuuse platform to see how you could make the most out of your chargers.

Tailor your Fuuse platform to get the most out of your EV chargers by restricting access, setting opening times, and managing multiple tariffs. Ensure your site has the capacity to handle your charging needs with power capacity audits, live energy monitoring, enterprise level smart charging, and dynamic load balancing.

The Fuuse EV driver app allows drivers to discover compatible chargers, and easily charge, pay, and track the progress of their charging sessions in-app and through push notifications.