Dutch automaker Stellantis has partnered with London based energy software company Kaluza – partly owned by Australia’s AGL – who will provide electric vehicle (EV) drivers with access to managed charging services powered by Kaluza’s advanced software intelligence.
Kaluza boasts a range of cloud-based technologies that are supposedly “revolutionising” everything from billing to smart EV charging. Its managed charging services helps companies provide smarter EV charging that minimises charging during peak demand usage and saves customers money by prioritising charging during off-peak hours.
Stellantis brands include Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, and Vauxhall and will have access to Kaluza-powered managed charging services, enabling them to optimise charging when it is greener and more affordable, helping to reduce costs and ease pressure on the grid.
“We are proud to be working with an innovative brand like Stellantis to redefine vehicle ownership and reward customers for their role in reducing carbon emissions,” said Neel Gulhar, chief product officer at Kaluza.
“We are enabling energy retailers and automakers to transform EVs into intelligent energy assets, making the switch to electric even greener by optimising charging to support a renewables-powered system. With Stellantis’ diverse range of vehicle brands and customers, we have a unique opportunity to bring everyone along on the journey to a cleaner, more sustainable future.”
This latest partnership is just the latest in a growing portfolio of collaborations Kaluza is building with automakers and energy companies around the globe.
Kaluza has already signed collaborations with carmakers including providing managed charging solutions to Volvo cars in the UK, a world-leading vehicle-to-everything trial with Volkswagen in the UK, Porsche, and a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors in Japan.
Kaluza and AGL agreed to partner in mid-2022 in a managed charging trial, which led to AGL acquiring a 20 per cent stake in the company earlier this year and labelling Kaluza as its partner of choice for accelerating decarbonisation.
Kaluza has also signed numerous agreements with leading UK energy supplier OVO Energy, as well as its Australian subsidiary OVO Energy Australia (OEA).
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.