Clenergy EV has opened a new HQ in Pencoed, supporting the implementation of charging innovations to help drive infrastructure rollout in Wales.

L-R: Will David, Clenergy EV CEO, and Welsh Minister for the Economy, Vaughan Gething

Situated in Sony UK Technology Centre’s Business Incubation Centre, the new area will serve as a centre of charge point software excellence in Wales – both for testing exciting new technologies and for EV drivers themselves.

The current Welsh Government strategy for EV charging wants to ensure all EV drivers have confidence “that they can access electric vehicle charging infrastructure when and where they need it” by the year 2025. An additional target states that up to 55,000 fast charge points will be needed across Wales by 2030.

Clenergy EV software supports the infrastructure rollout by enabling clients to monitor charge points remotely whilst also allowing end-users to start charging their vehicle. It’s developed an easy-to-use mobile app that’s available in multiple languages, including Welsh.

By utilising the Clenergy EV charge point management system, charge point owners can monetise charge point infrastructure that is available for public use. It can also be used for workplace charging, ensuring staff members can take advantage of charging their vehicles when parked.

The company is already in partnership with 150 organisations across the UK and its system has been used to make 200,000 charge point transactions.

There are more than 1,500 publicly available charge points in Wales, with 400 of these powered by Clenergy EV charging software – with connection enabled to 300,000 chargers across Europe, thanks to e-roaming capabilities.

The new centre opens following a £4m fundraise that’s already doubled the staff headcount.

The hub will enable the company to further advance growth and innovations, providing additional work and breakout areas, as well having a state-of-the-art EV charging wall showcasing the very latest charge point technology from Clenergy EV partners.

Clenergy EV says its system is unique as it’s hardware agnostic and uses the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), allowing clients to use multiple hardware brands that best suit their use case or budget. Charge point operators or other clients can then build their charging infrastructure without being limited to a certain supplier.

The opening of the new office was attended by the Welsh Minister for the Economy, Vaughan Gething, along with representatives from Swansea Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council and the Dragon Charging Network.

“I’m delighted to have had the honour to open Clenergy EV’s new offices and to learn about their exciting and innovative business,” said Gething.

“Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is critical to creating the greener Wales we all want to see and the Welsh Government is committed to this goal through our Net Zero Wales Plan.”

Will David, Clenergy EV CEO, added: “We are grateful to Vaughan Gething for taking time to open our state-of-the-art offices and learn more about what we have already achieved at Clenergy EV.

“The electric vehicle revolution is happening in Wales, the UK and worldwide – and our smart charge point software and EV Driver app is enabling it for hundreds of organisations.”