Label Afacilitatesrapid marketentry for EVBox

Electric driving is booming. To facilitate the widespread transition to electric vehicles by individuals, employers, and other stakeholders, a large number of charging stations are required for both home and on-the-go charging. EVBox is responsible for this infrastructure, and with Label A as their digital partner, EVBox can swiftly install these charging stations!

Mocking Charging Stations with Raspberry Pi The target users of the EVBox Install App are typically installers who need to configure the product in various situations. The app features large, clear buttons with interactive color changes to indicate the actions being performed. The new method of connecting to the charging station altered the required steps and, consequently, the app's design. However, implementing the underlying technology proved to be more challenging than expected.

Due to global supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic, it took longer for us to get our hands on prototypes. As a result, we had to temporarily 'mock' the charging stations: we installed custom firmware on a Raspberry Pi and simulated the new charging stations so that we could continue developing the technology. Our focus was on the MVP (Minimum Viable Product): what does the initial release need at a minimum for internal testing? Safety was a top priority, including setting the maximum number of amperes to prevent tripping the circuit breakers when charging a vehicle.

The collaboration between Label A and EVBox was exceptionally smooth. While Label A handled the technical aspects, EVBox provided use cases and designs. As developers with extensive experience in this domain, we also contributed to design-related questions to ensure a seamless integration with the underlying technology. At the end of each sprint, EVBox conducted user testing.

The first product of the new generation, EVBox Livo, has been on the market since 2022. By measuring user behavior through analytics, it became clear how users interacted with the app and where they encountered difficulties. This information led to a final round of iterations, after which EVBox took over internal management.