In the evolving realm of urban mobility, the convergence of convenience and sustainability is reshaping industries. Aimo Park, a leading Nordic parking operator with deep roots in parking solutions, is on a transformative journey to integrate electric vehicle (EV) charging into its offerings. Partnering with eMabler, a cutting-edge open electric vehicle charging platform, Aimo Park is solving pressing challenges, scaling its operations, and laying the groundwork for a sustainable future.
From Parking to Mobility: Aimo Park’s Evolution
Challenges on the Road to Integration
As the adoption of EVs accelerates, Aimo Park faced critical challenges in scaling its EV charging infrastructure:
1️⃣ Fragmented Systems: The company’s legacy charge point management system lacked flexibility, creating barriers to integrating multiple charger brands and models. This hindered Aimo Park’s ability to support diverse hardware and expand rapidly.
2️⃣ Integration Gaps: Limited connectivity with external services such as mapping tools, landlord systems, and third-party apps meant reduced visibility and usability for end-users and stakeholders.
3️⃣ Operational Inefficiencies: Managing a growing network of chargers without robust asset management tools and bulk operational features strained internal resources.
4️⃣ User Experience Limitations: Fragmented platforms required users to juggle separate apps for parking and charging, detracting from the customer experience.
eMabler’s Role: Solving Challenges and Enabling Growth
Key Benefits Delivered by eMabler
1️⃣ Seamless Integration: eMabler enabled Aimo Park to unify its systems, integrating with mapping tools like Eco Movement, Google, and ChargeFinder while streamlining functionality for property owners and end-users.
“The ability to unify parking and charging into a single app has been a game-changer for both our customers and our landlords, It simplifies operations and provides a smoother experience for everyone involved.”
2️⃣ Hardware Agnostic Compatibility: eMabler supports a diverse array of chargers, allowing Aimo Park to onboard existing equipment from landlords and expand without limitations.
“Previously, we were locked into a limited set of charger models, which restricted our growth. With eMabler, we can now connect chargers from multiple manufacturers, giving us the flexibility we need to scale.”
3️⃣ Operational Efficiency: The platform’s simplified user interface reduced reliance on multiple accounts for managing chargers. Regular meetings and a Slack-based support channel ensured continuous feedback and updates.
4️⃣ Enhanced Growth Potential: With eMabler, Aimo Park set ambitious growth targets, aiming to increase its network to several thousands of sockets by the end of the fiscal year—a milestone unattainable with the previous system.
Future-Focused Features and Innovations
As the partnership progresses, eMabler and Aimo Park are exploring additional features to enhance operational efficiency and user experience:
1️⃣ Dynamic Load Management (DLM): This feature, currently under testing, promises to optimize energy distribution across mixed-use sites, catering to the varying requirements of EVs and chargers.
2️⃣ Bulk Operations: Aimo Park has emphasized the need for bulk actions, such as updating configurations or adding multiple chargers simultaneously, to streamline operations and save time.
3️⃣ Advanced Analytics: eMabler’s potential for real-time data integration and enhanced analytics will provide Aimo Park with insights into usage patterns, enabling smarter decision-making and tailored customer offerings.
4️⃣ Pricing Flexibility: Aimo Park and eMabler are exploring tiered pricing models, such as time-of-day rates, to spread charging demand and maximize utilization.
Impact on Business and Sustainability
The shift to eMabler’s platform has already demonstrated tangible benefits for Aimo Park:
Operational Scalability: By enabling multi-brand charger integration, Aimo Park has rapidly expanded its footprint, meeting its growth targets and preparing for future demand.
Customer Convenience: The unified app for parking and charging enhances user experience, fostering greater loyalty among customers.
Sustainability Goals: By increasing the availability and accessibility of charging infrastructure, Aimo Park is actively contributing to the decarbonization of Nordic transportation.
Data-Driven Growth: Integrations with platforms like Power BI allow Aimo Park to analyze trends, optimize asset utilization, and make informed decisions about future expansions.
A Partnership for the Future
With eMabler’s flexible and future-proof platform, Aimo Park is well-positioned to continue scaling its network, driving innovation, and creating seamless experiences for its customers and partners.