Electric Miles https://electricmiles.com Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:53:36 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://electricmiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/em-site-icon-150x150.png Electric Miles https://electricmiles.com 32 32 Electric Miles Rises to 25th in 2026 Futurice Electric 40 Ranking https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-rises-to-25th-in-2026-futurice-electric-40-ranking/ https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-rises-to-25th-in-2026-futurice-electric-40-ranking/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:47:06 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30327 Electric Miles Jumps 14 Places in the 2026 Futurice Electric 40

We have been ranked 25th in the 2026 Futurice Electric 40, up from 39th in 2025. Here is what that means, and where we are headed next.

Every spring, Futurice publishes the Electric 40: an independently researched ranking of the companies shaping the future of electric mobility in the UK. Now in its fifth year, it is one of the most closely watched benchmarks in the sector read by investors, fleet operators, infrastructure partners and policymakers across the UK and Europe. Companies are evaluated across four metrics: market execution, market innovation, technology capability, and technology impact.

Moving up fourteen places in a single year from 39th to 25th is a significant result. But more important than the number is what it reflects: a year of tangible, measurable progress at a moment when the EV sector is demanding exactly the kind of operational intelligence we have been building.

What the 2026 report signals for the sector

This year’s Electric 40 is different in character from previous editions. Where earlier rankings rewarded visible network scale and hardware rollout, the 2026 methodology deliberately prioritises software maturity, systems integration, and real-world impact. The report’s authors describe the current phase of the EV sector as a shift “from rollout to resilience” and that framing matters.

The companies rising fastest in this year’s ranking are not necessarily the largest. They are those treating electrification as a platform, using data and AI to turn charging infrastructure into an active participant in grid management. That is precisely the territory Electric Miles has been operating in and building towards.

Futurice also invited our Founder and CEO, Arun Anand, to contribute as one of a small group of expert voices in the report, reflecting on how policy, market design and digital infrastructure are redefining EV leadership in the UK. Being asked to help frame the industry conversation is a reflection of the credibility this company has earned.

What drove the jump: A year of verifiable progress

Rankings are only meaningful when backed by real operational proof. Here is what Electric Miles delivered in the period covered by this year’s assessment.

Over 1 million smart charging sessions have now been managed through the Electric Miles platform a milestone that reflects genuine scale across residential, commercial and fleet charging environments, not just pilot deployments.

More than 17,000 grid flexibility events have been executed through our SmartFlex platform, up from 11,000 half-hourly dispatches reported in late 2025. These are automated, hardware-agnostic dispatch events real interventions in the UK’s energy balancing system, not manual overrides or simulations.

9.4 GW of energy delivered across the platform to date. To put that in context, that is enough energy to power approximately 2.5 million UK homes for a year flowing through intelligent, optimised charging rather than unmanaged demand.

16,000+ assets under management spanning EV chargers, home batteries, heat pumps and fleet charging infrastructure across more than 400 compatible hardware models.

These figures represent the operational foundation on which our ranking rise was built. They also reflect something more important: that Electric Miles is no longer a promising early-stage platform. It is a proven, operating-at-scale infrastructure layer for the UK’s energy transition.

Where we are focused next: eHGV and Electric Bus

Our next phase of growth is squarely focused on the two largest and fastest-growing segments of commercial fleet electrification: electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) and electric buses.

The case for eHGV is accelerating. UK eHGV registrations grew 170.5% year-on-year in 2025 to 587 units a new annual record with Q4 alone up 251% on the same period in 2024. The UK has now surpassed 1,000 cumulative zero-emission truck registrations. The government’s Depot Charging Scheme covers up to 75% of chargepoint and civil installation costs at fleet depots, removing a significant barrier to adoption. The eHGV market is moving from early adoption into early scale and the infrastructure and software layer needs to keep pace.

Electric buses are already scaling. The UK registered 2,523 zero-emission buses in 2025 a 62.2% increase year-on-year with more than one in four new buses now zero-emission. SMMT data confirms the UK as Europe’s largest zero-emission bus market by volume. The UK electric bus market, valued at approximately $836 million in 2025, is projected to reach $2.35 billion by 2033.

Both segments share a critical challenge: the complexity of depot energy management at scale. Electric buses and eHGVs carry large battery packs that draw significant power, and unmanaged charging creates demand spikes that strain local grid connections, inflate energy costs and risk vehicles not being ready for dispatch. This is exactly the problem emPACT was built to solve.

emPACT’s architecture combining dynamic load management, day-ahead scheduling, telematics integration and grid flexibility participation is purpose-designed for depot operators running heavy and commercial electric fleets. It provides the operational control and energy intelligence that bus operators and hauliers need to electrify confidently, without compromising on reliability or cost.

Our partnership with Ryze Power, announced in January 2025, already reflects this direction combining Electric Miles’ technology platform with Ryze’s fleet energy expertise specifically for bus charging fleets, and opening new revenue streams through grid flexibility services and future V2G capability.

The opportunity ahead

The 2026 Electric 40 captures a sector at an inflection point. The early adoption phase characterised by visible infrastructure build-out and headline charging numbers is giving way to something harder and more consequential: building software-led systems that can perform reliably at scale, across the most demanding use cases in transport.

For eHGV and e-bus operators, the challenge is not whether to electrify. The regulatory direction is clear, the economics are increasingly compelling, and the vehicles are available. The question is how to manage the energy intelligently, cost-effectively and in a way that supports rather than strains the grid.

That is the question Electric Miles exists to answer.

The 2026 Futurice Electric 40 report is available to download at futurice.com. Electric Miles ranked 25th overall, up from 39th in 2025. To find out how Electric Miles can support your fleet electrification, visit electricmiles.com.

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The UK EV charging landscape is changing fast: Here’s what that really means on the ground https://electricmiles.com/the-uk-ev-charging-landscape-is-changing-fast-heres-what-that-really-means-on-the-ground/ https://electricmiles.com/the-uk-ev-charging-landscape-is-changing-fast-heres-what-that-really-means-on-the-ground/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:29:38 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30286 The UK’s EV journey has moved beyond the “are there enough chargers?” phase.

Yes, charging infrastructure is growing. Yes, EV adoption is rising. But behind the headlines, operators, fleets, and site owners are dealing with a very different reality one where keeping chargers live, usable, and reliable is harder than simply installing them.

If you’re involved in deploying or operating EV chargers, this shift probably feels familiar.

More chargers, more responsibility

Over the past year, the UK has added tens of thousands of new public chargepoints. On paper, that’s a win. But in practice, every new charger adds:

  • Another asset to monitor

  • Another system to manage

  • Another potential point of failure

As networks scale, operators are finding that growth multiplies complexity. A charger that’s offline isn’t just a technical issue it’s lost revenue, frustrated drivers, and support tickets piling up.

Infrastructure growth has been fast. Operational maturity? Not always.

EV adoption has raised the Bar

With more EVs on the road, expectations have changed.

Drivers don’t see EV charging as “new tech” anymore. They expect it to:

  • Work the first time

  • Accept payments easily

  • Show accurate availability

  • Recover quickly when something goes wrong

For fleets and workplaces, the stakes are even higher. A vehicle that doesn’t charge on time can disrupt schedules, deliveries, or entire operations. Charging downtime is no longer an inconvenience it’s a business risk.

The real problem isn’t hardware

One of the quiet truths in the industry is this:
most charging issues aren’t caused by the charger itself.

They come from:

  • Poor fault visibility

  • Slow or unclear diagnostics

  • Lack of remote resolution

  • Fragmented payment and access systems

  • Limited operational insights

When something breaks, operators often don’t know what failed, why it failed, or how quickly it can be fixed. That’s when support quality and software capability start to matter far more than charger specs.

Fleets and private networks feel this first

Fleet operators, depots, and private charging networks are often the first to feel these pain points.

They need:

  • Controlled access (who can charge, when, and where)

  • Clear visibility into uptime and faults

  • Fast recovery without sending engineers on-site

  • Accurate reporting for usage, costs, and performance

Without the right management layer, teams end up reacting instead of operating, firefighting issues instead of preventing them.

Payments and access shouldn’t be complicated

Another growing frustration is payments.

Drivers expect flexibility RFID, QR codes, app-based access without confusion. Operators expect:

  • Transparent transactions

  • Fewer failed sessions

  • Easier reconciliation

When payments or access fail, users don’t blame “the system.” They blame the operator. That’s why simple, reliable payment and access control has become non-negotiable.

Why reliability has become the new differentiator

As the UK charging network expands, the difference between a good and bad operator is no longer charger count it’s uptime, response time, and support quality.

Operators who succeed are the ones who:

  • Detect issues early

  • Fix faults remotely where possible

  • reduce downtime without adding headcount and have support teams that actually resolve issues quickly

In today’s market, reliability isn’t a feature, it’s the foundation.

Where smarter CPMS platforms come in

This is where modern charge point management systems start to play a bigger role.

A strong CPMS helps operators:

  • Monitor charger health in real time

  • Diagnose faults before users are impacted

  • Manage payments via app and QR seamlessly

  • Control access for fleets or private users

  • Analyse performance and usage trends

More importantly, it shifts operations from reactive to proactive.

Looking ahead

The UK EV industry is moving fast and the focus is clearly shifting from deployment to performance.

More chargers will come. More EVs will follow. But the operators who stand out will be the ones who invest in:

  • Reliable software

  • Fast, knowledgeable support and systems that scale with them, not against them

Because in the end, EV charging isn’t just about infrastructure, it’s about trust.

Thinking about your own charging setup?

If you’re running EV chargers and finding that your current CPMS isn’t keeping up whether it’s reliability, support, payments, or visibility it may be time to reassess what “good” really looks like.

Platforms like emPACT by Electric Miles are built around operational reliability, fast issue resolution, and real-world fleet and network needs, not just dashboards.

👉 If you’d like to see how a more hands-on, reliable CPMS works in practice, you can book a demo with Electric Miles or explore how the EM Smart Charging app connects users directly to chargers for smoother day-to-day operations.

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When Your CPMS Isn’t working anymore What to do next https://electricmiles.com/when-your-cpms-isnt-working-anymore-what-to-do-next/ https://electricmiles.com/when-your-cpms-isnt-working-anymore-what-to-do-next/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:26:49 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30283 Most problems in EV charging don’t start with the chargers themselves.

They start when the software behind them begins to struggle, chargers going offline without clear reasons, support tickets taking too long, limited visibility into uptime, or, in some cases, a CPMS platform being paused, sunset, or shut down altogether.

If you’re responsible for EV chargers, this often leads to a simple but important realisation:
your CPMS (Charge Point Management System) matters more than you thought.

What is a CPMS, and why does it matter?

A CPMS (Charge Point Management System) is the software that monitors, controls, and manages EV chargers. It’s responsible for things like:

  • Charger uptime and status

  • Payments and access

  • Diagnostics and fault detection

  • Usage data and analytics

As EV charging scales, the CPMS becomes the operational backbone of your network. When it’s unreliable, everything downstream feels harder than it should be.Signs your current CPMS may be holding you back

Many operators start looking into CPMS migration only when something breaks, but the warning signs usually appear earlier.

You may want to reassess your setup if:

  • Chargers go offline and it’s hard to understand why

  • Support responses are slow or inconsistent

  • Payments or access controls feel fragile

  • You lack confidence in uptime, especially for fleets or private sites

  • Your CPMS provider is scaling back, changing focus, or closing operations

In these situations, switching CPMS provider isn’t about chasing new features, it’s about restoring stability.

Why reliability matters more than feature lists

It’s easy to compare CPMS platforms based on feature checklists. In practice, what matters most is how the system performs day to day.

A reliable EV charger management software should help you:

  • See charger health in real time

  • Detect and diagnose faults early

  • Fix issues remotely where possible

  • Manage payments and access without manual work

  • Scale sites without increasing operational stress

For fleets, workplaces, and private networks, reliability and support often matter more than anything else.

When migration becomes necessary, speed and clarity are critical

Migration is often seen as risky mainly because downtime feels unavoidable.

In reality, modern CPMS platforms are designed to support fast, controlled migrations, especially when chargers are OCPP-compliant. In many cases, chargers can be reconnected remotely, without hardware changes or site visits.

For operators facing CPMS shutdowns or prolonged instability, the priority is simple:
get chargers back under control quickly, without introducing new risk.

How Electric Miles supports CPMS migration

Electric Miles built emPACT with these real-world scenarios in mind.

For operators who are unhappy with their current CPMS or who need to migrate due to a platform closure emPACT is designed to support rapid CPMS migration, often in under 48 hours.

The focus isn’t just speed, but stability:

  • Clear diagnostics and uptime visibility

  • Remote fault detection and resolution

  • Reliable payments via app and QR code

  • Access restrictions for fleets, workplaces, and private sites

  • Practical analytics that help operators understand performance

Just as importantly, Electric Miles is known for having one of the most responsive CPMS support teams in the industry, helping resolve issues quickly rather than letting tickets linger.

A practical next step

If you’re reviewing your CPMS whether due to ongoing issues or an upcoming shutdown it’s worth understanding your migration options before it becomes urgent.

You can also experience Electric Miles firsthand by:

  • Downloading the Electric Miles Smart Charging app

  • Connecting your charger

  • Exploring how smart charging, diagnostics, and access control work in practice

And when you’re ready to go deeper:

Book a demo with Electric Miles to see whether emPACT is the right fit for your chargers and how quickly migration could be handled.

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EV charging just got cheaper in the UK: Here’s why businesses should pay attention https://electricmiles.com/ev-charging-just-got-cheaper-in-the-uk-heres-why-businesses-should-pay-attention/ https://electricmiles.com/ev-charging-just-got-cheaper-in-the-uk-heres-why-businesses-should-pay-attention/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:36:31 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30279 The UK government has announced increased support for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, raising installation grants to up to £500 per chargepoint.

While this may seem like a routine policy update, it marks an important shift in the UK’s transition towards large-scale electrification.

👉 Read the official announcement:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/grant-boost-to-cover-almost-half-the-cost-of-installing-ev-chargers-for-households-and-businesses

What has changed?

Installing EV chargers has traditionally required significant upfront investment, slowing adoption across workplaces, residential buildings, and fleet depots.

The updated grant reduces installation costs for:

  • Businesses and workplaces

  • Fleet operators

  • Landlords and property managers

  • Flats and rental properties

In simple terms, deploying EV charging infrastructure in the UK has just become more affordable.

Why this matters for UK businesses

EV adoption across the UK continues to grow rapidly, and access to charging is becoming a key expectation for customers, employees, and fleet operators.

Lower installation costs mean businesses can now:

  1. Future-proof their locations

  2. Support fleet electrification

  3. Attract EV-driving customers

  4. Unlock new revenue through charging

For many organisations, EV charging is no longer just a sustainability initiative, it’s becoming operational infrastructure.

Installation is only step one

Government incentives make installing chargers easier.
Managing them efficiently is the real challenge.

As charging networks grow, organisations must handle:

  • Charger availability

  • Payments and access control

  • Energy optimisation

  • Remote monitoring and uptime

Without intelligent management, charging infrastructure can quickly become difficult to operate at scale.

Turning EV infrastructure into a business asset

At Electric Miles, we help UK businesses and fleet operators move beyond installation by providing intelligent charge point management software.

Our platform enables organisations to:

  • Monitor and manage chargers remotely

  • Enable payments and monetisation

  • Optimise fleet charging operations

  • Reduce downtime through diagnostics

With installation costs now falling, combining infrastructure with smart software is key to long-term success.

Ready to take advantage of the new EV grants?

Government support has reduced the cost barrier.
Now is the time to deploy charging infrastructure the right way.

👉 Book a demo with Electric Miles to see how smart charging management can support your electrification journey: https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/tom-butcher?uuid=9ebaeaf8-400f-4332-893c-a84034d0557a

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UK – India Trade Mission https://electricmiles.com/uk-india-trade-mission/ https://electricmiles.com/uk-india-trade-mission/#respond Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:17:20 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30212 India is one of the fastest moving clean mobility markets in the world right now. The policy ambition is clear, the deployment pipeline is real, and the scale is unmatched. That is exactly why the recent UK–India Trade Mission to India, organised by London and Partners and supported through the Mayor of London programme, mattered.

For Electric Miles: an EV charging software, the mission was not a simple market visit. It was a step in a bigger story: Electric Miles is going global, and India is quickly becoming one of the most important markets for grid aware EV charging, electric bus depots in India, and energy optimisation.

A market defined by measurable targets
India’s climate and mobility commitments are both bold and measurable. By 2030, the country has committed to:

Reducing carbon emissions by 1 billion tonnes, with around 65 percent expected to come from the energy and transport sectors
Adding 15 to 20 GW of renewable energy capacity annually
Reaching 30 percent EV penetration
Deploying around 50,000 electric buses through national and state led programmes

Alongside this, UK–India trade stands at £36bn today, with shared ambition to grow that significantly in the coming years. This mix of scale, urgency and long term policy direction makes India one of the most exciting markets for EV infrastructure and energy intelligence.

Meetings that moved the conversation from ambition to execution

The mission was designed for practical outcomes, and for Electric Miles it delivered exactly that. Over several days, we met with organisations that sit at the centre of India’s EV and energy ecosystem.

Each meeting reinforced a consistent theme – India’s electrification push is accelerating quickly, but the next phase will be won through smarter energy management, not just more chargers.

The real opportunity: turning depots into intelligent energy assets
Electric buses, fleets and logistics charging are often treated as a simple infrastructure rollout. In practice, it is a grid problem as much as a mobility one.

Today, many depots operate as passive loads. Charging is rarely designed to be grid responsive. Smart charging and flexibility are still under deployed. Energy optimisation is not consistently integrated from day one.

As fleets scale, this creates risk. It also creates a major opportunity. The operators who combine fleet performance with energy intelligence will cut costs, improve uptime, and unlock more scalable rollouts.

Our emPACT platform is already deployed across electric bus depots in the UK, proven in live operations. We enable grid responsive charging that helps charging estates operate with more intelligence, reliability and control. We bring UK and European experience in electric bus and fleet deployment, and we are ready to adapt that operational learning to India’s scale and conditions.

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We are also well positioned because Electric Miles is not approaching India as an external observer. We have both a UK team and a growing Indian team working together across partnerships, delivery, product and commercial execution. This blend matters, because scaling in India requires local context, speed, and strong on ground relationships, supported by global product capability.

India’s air quality challenge adds urgency to electrification

Beyond policy targets and deployment numbers, India’s clean mobility push is also driven by an urgent public health reality. In cities like Delhi, AQI levels touching 500 are no longer anomalies, they are a recurring signal of a climate and air quality crisis.

Electrifying transport at scale, especially buses and fleets, is not just a decarbonisation strategy. It is a direct intervention to improve urban air quality, public health, and quality of life. For Electric Miles, this reinforces why intelligent, grid-aware charging matters. Poorly planned charging creates strain elsewhere in the system. Smart, optimised charging enables cleaner mobility without shifting the problem to the grid.

This context makes India not just a high-growth market, but a high-impact one, where the right infrastructure decisions can deliver measurable climate and health benefits.

Going global, with India at the forefront
The mission created real momentum. Conversations are now underway around pilots, partnership pathways and commercial opportunities across fleets, charging infrastructure and energy ecosystems.

What stood out most is that India is not only deploying EVs at speed. It is building the foundations for a grid aware mobility future. That aligns directly with what Electric Miles is building.

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A cohort of scaleups building real-world solutions

The UK–India Trade Mission also brought together a strong cohort of mission-driven scaleups addressing critical challenges across climate, infrastructure, finance and resilience.

The 11 companies that travelled together represent the depth of innovation the UK is bringing to global markets:

  • Carbonplace

  • Electric Miles

  • EIP Limited

  • EMSOL – Precision Air Quality Monitoring

  • experienz

  • Finmile

  • Impact Advantage

  • Qualus

  • SmartResilience

  • Teknobuilt

  • The Washing Machine Project

This collective presence reflected a shared intent: moving beyond pilots and policy discussions to deliver scalable, commercially viable solutions in India. For Electric Miles, being part of this cohort strengthened conversations around collaboration, ecosystem partnerships and long-term market building.

India’s clean mobility transition is happening at speed, but its success will depend on how intelligently infrastructure is deployed. With air quality challenges intensifying and grid constraints becoming more visible, the next phase of growth will favour solutions that combine scale with system intelligence. Electric Miles is excited to be part of that shift and to help shape the next generation of reliable, scalable and energy smart EV charging across India as we expand globally.

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SmartFlex: How EV charging is becoming a grid asset https://electricmiles.com/smartflex-how-ev-charging-is-becoming-a-grid-asset/ https://electricmiles.com/smartflex-how-ev-charging-is-becoming-a-grid-asset/#respond Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:30:28 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30208 As EV adoption accelerates across the UK, charging is no longer just about plugging in and taking power. At scale, EV charging is becoming part of how the electricity grid is balanced, protected, and optimised.

This is where SmartFlex by Electric Miles comes in.

What is SmartFlex?

SmartFlex is Electric Miles’ grid flexibility engine that turns EV chargers into active, flexible grid resources.

Instead of EVs charging whenever they’re plugged in, SmartFlex intelligently shifts when charging happens without impacting driver needs to support the grid during peak demand. In return, drivers, fleets, and businesses are rewarded for participating.

At its core, SmartFlex connects:

  • EV chargers

  • Energy tariffs

  • Grid signals

  • Payments and rewards

into a single, automated flexibility platform.

Why grid flexibility matters now

EV charging demand is growing fast especially during peak periods like winter evenings. Traditionally, the solution has been expensive grid upgrades: new substations, cables, and long lead times.

Grid flexibility offers a smarter alternative.

By adjusting charging times within agreed limits, flexible assets like EV chargers help:

  • Reduce peak strain on local networks

  • Avoid or delay costly infrastructure upgrades

  • Keep charging reliable as EV fleets and depots scale

This approach is known as Demand Side Response (DSR) and EVs are one of the most powerful assets within it.

How SmartFlex works (simply)

  1. Opt in
    Drivers, fleets, or site owners opt into SmartFlex and set their normal charging preferences (for example, “ready by 7am”).

  2. Aggregation at scale
    Thousands of chargers are connected through Electric Miles and grouped into a virtual power plant.

  3. Grid signals
    UK network operators like UK Power Networks (UKPN) and SP Energy Networks (SPEN) request flexibility during constrained periods.

  4. Automated response
    SmartFlex automatically shifts, slows, or reschedules charging always within user-defined limits.

  5. Rewards and revenue
    The grid pays for this flexibility, and Electric Miles returns value to participants through cashback, incentives, or commercial savings.

Proven at UK scale

SmartFlex is already operating across the UK, delivering flexibility reliably and automatically:

  • 16,000+ SmartFlex events dispatched

  • 11,000+ flexibility responses delivered across multiple DSOs

  • 1,000+ automated events in a single winter month

  • Recognised by network operators as accurate and dependable at scale

  • Shortlisted for Software of the Year – ECN Awards 2025

Who SmartFlex is for

EV drivers

  • No lifestyle change

  • Automatic smart charging

  • Earn rewards for supporting the grid

Fleets, depots, and workplaces

  • Reduce peak demand and energy costs

  • Electrify without oversizing grid connections

  • Unlock new revenue from flexibility markets

Networks and infrastructure teams

  • Access predictable, scalable flexibility

  • Manage local constraints without heavy reinforcement

  • Work with a proven, automated platform

EV charging is becoming part of the energy system

EV chargers are no longer passive loads. When managed intelligently, they become flexible energy assets supporting the grid while delivering real financial value to users.

SmartFlex is how Electric Miles makes that possible.

Ready to turn EV charging into a smarter energy asset?

Download the Electric Miles Smart Charging App to connect your charger and join SmartFlex, or book a demo with Electric Miles to see how SmartFlex works for fleets, depots, and enterprise EV infrastructure.

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Installer of the Month: Story Electrical https://electricmiles.com/installer-of-the-month-story-electrical/ https://electricmiles.com/installer-of-the-month-story-electrical/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:13:53 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30124 Great Shelford Village Charity: Rolec Quantum Chargers Powered by Electric Miles emPACT

Story Electrical, one of the UK’s leading commercial EV charger installers and a trusted Premium Partner of Rolec, has completed a full deployment of Rolec Quantum chargers for the Great Shelford Village Charity residential community.
To deliver smart, reliable, and easy-to-manage charging, they selected the Electric Miles emPACT Charge Point Management System (CPMS) to host, monitor, and optimise all chargers onsite.

This project highlights the strong partnership between quality EV hardware, expert installation, and intelligent charging software creating a future-ready EV charging network for residents.

About the partners

Story Electrical

A specialist in large-scale EV charging installations across commercial, residential, and public sites, Story Electrical brings engineering excellence and deep EV expertise. As a Premium Partner of Rolec, they deploy robust, user-friendly charging solutions across the UK.

Rolec EV, Quantum Series

Rolec Quantum chargers were chosen for their reliability, smart connectivity, and modern design ideal for residential and community environments. Their OCPP compatibility ensures seamless integration with third-party platforms like Electric Miles.

Electric Miles’ emPACT

Electric Miles provides a cloud-based CPMS designed for automated energy management, remote monitoring, and cost optimisation. The platform supports asset owners, installers, and end users with a clean, intuitive experience.

Project goal: Great Shelford village charity

The Great Shelford Village Charity wanted to provide residents with fair, easy-access EV charging across their community housing. Their key requirements were:

  • Simple and accessible charging for residents

  • Transparent pricing and easy payments

  • Remote monitoring to reduce downtime

  • A scalable platform that grows with future demand

To meet these objectives, Story Electrical deployed Rolec Quantum chargers connected to Electric Miles emPACT.

Why story electrical chose Electric Miles

While evaluating CPMS options, Story Electrical focused on:

  • Reliable OCPP performance

  • Smooth resident user experience

  • Strong technical support and partnership

  • Scalable software for future sites

Electric Miles stood out for its reliable hardware integration, simple app experience, and ongoing support ensuring long-term stability for the Charity’s charging network.

Key emPACT features used in this deployment

1. Resident dashboard

Residents get a personalised dashboard to:

  • View charging history

  • Monitor charging in real time

  • Track energy use and costs

  • Manage charging across multiple devices

This gives full transparency and control.

2. App-based payments

Residents can pay directly inside the Electric Miles Driver App, removing the need for RFID cards or external payment systems.
It’s simple, flexible, and ideal for community living.

3. Real-time monitoring & alerts

emPACT allows Story Electrical and Electric Miles to track charger performance and respond quickly to any issues reducing downtime.

Results & impact

Since the installation:

  • Residents enjoy a smooth, app-driven charging experience

  • Great Shelford Village Charity offers improved EV facilities without extra admin work

  • Story Electrical and Electric Miles jointly support the site, ensuring uptime and reliability

The project has delivered a stable, smart, and user-friendly charging solution that enhances community infrastructure.

Looking ahead

This success strengthens the ongoing partnership between Story Electrical and Electric Miles. Both teams plan to replicate similar installations across new residential and commercial developments.

Story Electrical continues to lead with high-quality EV installations, while Electric Miles powers these networks with intelligent, future-ready charging software.

Ready to deploy reliable and future-proof EV charging?
👉 Partner with Electric Miles and Story Electrical for your next installation.
Book a demo of emPACT today:
https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/tom-butcher?uuid=ff1a9616-2873-414d-b3b4-5d4b62102e53

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Electric Miles × Peblar: Case Study https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-x-peblar-case-study/ https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-x-peblar-case-study/#respond Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:10:22 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30120 Seamless smart charging across home and work

Electric Miles is now fully compatible with Peblar EV chargers, giving EV drivers the power to control and smart charge their Peblar chargers through the Electric Miles EV Driver App.

Peblar, a leading EV charger brand from the Netherlands is entering the UK market in early 2026. With this integration, Peblar users get access to intelligent charging, energy savings, and effortless control from the very first day.

This partnership brings together Peblar’s high-quality charging hardware and Electric Miles’ smart charging platform, creating one smooth charging experience across every location.

The Problem

Most EV drivers use different charging systems in different places, one app at home, another at work, and sometimes a third at public chargers. This leads to:

  • Confusing user experiences

  • Manual scheduling

  • Lost energy-saving opportunities

  • Multiple apps and logins

Drivers want one simple app that works everywhere.

The Solution: Electric Miles × Peblar

1. Control all peblar chargers in one app

  • Manage Peblar chargers directly through the Electric Miles EV Driver App

  • Consistent experience at home, workplace, or fleet locations

  • No switching apps, no confusion

2. Smart charging that saves money

  • Automatically charge during low-tariff hours

  • Optimise charging around solar or renewable energy availability

  • Reduce energy bills without lifting a finger

3. Remote control & real-time Insights

  • Start, pause, or stop charging remotely

  • Track charging history, costs, and energy usage

  • Make smarter decisions with transparent data

4. Built for Installers, businesses & fleets

  • Easy setup and fast onboarding

  • Works smoothly across shared chargers, workplace points, and enterprise fleets

  • Simple management for admins and users

Why this integration matters

By combining Peblar’s reliable hardware with Electric Miles’ intelligent software, EV drivers finally get what they’ve been waiting for:

A single, easy-to-use smart charging solution

that works everywhere they charge.

This means:

  • Less complexity

  • Lower energy bills

  • Better sustainability choices

  • A unified charging journey

For installers and businesses, the integration means:

  • Faster deployments

  • Fewer support issues

  • Smarter energy management

  • Future-ready charging infrastructure

The bottom line

Peblar chargers + Electric Miles smart charging =
A clean, connected, and cost-efficient EV charging experience, at home, at work, and anywhere in between.

Want your chargers to work seamlessly with Electric Miles?

Become a partner and deliver a smarter charging experience that drivers will love.

👉 Book a demo
Let’s power the future of EV charging, smarter, simpler, and truly connected.

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Electric Miles tops 11,000 flexibility events on its smart charging platform https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-tops-11000-flexibility-events-on-its-smart-charging-platform/ https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-tops-11000-flexibility-events-on-its-smart-charging-platform/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:46:42 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30117
UK smart charging technology firm, Electric Miles, reaches key milestone as its software looks to ease pressure on the energy grid.
  • Electric Miles’ SmartFlex platform has now delivered over 11,000 flexibility events across the UK power network, in partnership with major distribution system operators (DSOs).
  • The system automatically adjusts thousands of home EV chargers to stabilise the grid, running over 1,000 demand-side response events in the last month alone.
  • Drivers participating in the service are being rewarded, cementing a model where EV charging grants drivers with lower running costs whilst supporting grid stability.
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Electric Miles surpasses 11,000 flexibility dispatches across UK DSOs https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-surpasses-11000-flexibility-dispatches-across-uk-dsos/ https://electricmiles.com/electric-miles-surpasses-11000-flexibility-dispatches-across-uk-dsos/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:44:26 +0000 https://electricmiles.com/?p=30113 Working with SP Energy Networks (SPEN), UK Power Networks (UKPN), National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), and Northern Powergrid, Electric Miles, a leading EV smart charging and flexibility technology provider, has now delivered more than 11,000 HH flexibility dispatches through its SmartFlex platform.

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