Webfleet launches EV Charger Monitoring: Reliable fleet through smart linking of EVs and chargers

• Fleet managers can now manage private chargers and vehicles on a single platform, regardless of brand or system.
• The solution helps fleet managers ensure vehicles are charged for the next day, and provides insight into energy costs, usage and charging strategies.
• Webfleet's EV Charger Monitoring is part of the EV Services Platform, a growing ecosystem facilitating the electrification of fleets.

Webfleet, Bridgestone's globally trusted fleet management solution, introduces the EV Charger Monitoring solution. It allows fleet customers to monitor their electric vehicles and private chargers on a single platform, ensuring fleet operational reliability without the need for additional hardware. 

A step forward in electrification

The solution, which stems directly from the recently introduced EV Services Platform, integrates charging data directly into the Webfleet fleet management platform. With all information in one place, the system simplifies electric vehicle management and provides fleet managers with peace of mind, including valuable insights to optimize charging strategies. 

"Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring simplifies the management of our electric fleet by streamlining the monitoring of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. As a result, we know for sure that the fleet is charged and ready to drive," says Daniel Lopes, Deputy Area Manager at Protectas in Switzerland, which has integrated the solution into their fleet of 16 electric vehicles. 

"For managers who manage electric vehicles (EVs), being able to continue to run their business reliably is crucial," says Taco Olthoff, EV Program Director at Bridgestone Mobility Solutions. "EV Charger Monitoring offers this reliability. Fleet managers get an overview of all charging stations at different locations in Webfleet, regardless of supplier. We want to avoid the risk of starting the working day with a non-charged EV, which can lead to an unscheduled stop at a fast charger and increases both time and costs. Our solution ensures that they receive notifications if something unexpected goes wrong." 

Real-time insight and management

The solution provides fleet managers with real-time updates on charger availability, occupancy, charging speed and vehicle location relative to the charger and supports multi-site monitoring. In this way, fleet managers stay abreast of charging issues that could affect fleet operations. The dedicated dashboard in Webfleet not only displays real-time status and notifications, but also provides key insights into energy costs, consumption, usage trends and average charging times. Customers can thus track charging performance and improve their electric vehicle charging strategy. This comprehensive view helps manage costs, utilization and charging trends and provides opportunities for fleet optimization and growth. 

Seamless integration for a smart future

Any charger that follows open charging protocols (OCPP and OCPI) integrates seamlessly into the fleet management user experience without additional hardware, thanks to the EV Services Platform ecosystem. Webfleet is compatible with any charge point management system (CPMS) that complies with the latest OCPI standards and is already working with EV Services Platform partners such as Bia, Evesto, Ampeco and Monta. 

The Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring solution is now available to European Webfleet customers. Click here for more information on how your fleet can benefit from the Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring solution.