EO Charging has introduced a new energy management system designed to optimise energy usage and cost inside fleet depots.

EO Hub reduces EV total cost of ownership by avoiding demand-charges and smoothing out the consumption throughout the charging period

The business is a specialist in full electrification solutions for depot-based fleets and says the new solution can help operators reduce charging costs and EV total cost of ownership (TCO) by avoiding demand-charges and smoothing out the consumption throughout the charging period.

Dubbed EO Hub, the energy management system (EMS) automates load management for all AC and DC charging stations inside a single depot.

EO Hub optimises grid connections and protects against outages through Active Load Management (ALM).

It’s already been installed by UK public transport firm Go-Ahead and Belgium’s Bpost, and helps electric fleets manage their energy usage and spend.

EO Hub is an OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) load-controlling device that allows sites with restricted power access to distribute the power efficiently and in real-time to all active charging stations.

EO Hub can integrate with an onsite meter or building management system (BMS) to calculate the available power on-site and automatically distribute power to priority vehicles, ensuring that fleets are optimally charged and ready to go when required. EO Hub supports the management of energy consumption, enabling fleets to maximise the use of off-peak energy tariffs.

EO Hub automatically addresses and flags connection interruptions to the Cloud, ensuring >99% uptime of fleets. EO Hub enables the management of any AC and DC charger that uses the OCPP protocol, regardless of brand or model.

The first installation of EO Hub was at Go-Ahead Croydon where the system has enabled the company to nearly double the number of electric buses operating onsite by implementing effective load management.

It’s also helping Bpost with its electrification and sustainability work.

Els Renders, program manager electrification, said: “Bpost has set itself the ambitious target to reach a net zero emission fleet by 2030. The transition to electric vans is a critical element to achieving this ambitious goal.

“EO Hub will align energy sources on-site with the energy requirements of our electric vehicles and will give us greater visibility and control over our energy consumption. This will help us reduce our fleet total cost of ownership (TCO) and manage our energy spend in the long term.”

Charlie Jardine, CEO of EO Charging said: “EO Hub is an intelligent solution that not only helps current electric fleet operators, but also those looking to transition their fleets to electric by mitigating the need to upgrade the grid connection, whilst reducing ongoing energy costs through smart charging.”