endorsedOngoing

Platform Development for Electric Chargers Manufacturer

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development

Industry

Automotive

Duration

74 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 June 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

80/100

Strong

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Client

Mobility Pulse

Belgium

Project Summary

Mobility Pulse, an electric chargers manufacturer and installer, hired Extrawest GmbH to replace a third-party legacy platform with an independent web platform. Extrawest built the platform from scratch using Java, React and PHP, integrated the OCPP protocol to enable cloud-to-charger communication, and continues to support testing and further development. The client praises the team's technical skills, flexibility, constant availability, and effective communication.

Key Challenges

Replace a third-party-owned legacy platform that was outdated and costly
Create an independent platform with stable, predictable functionality

Project Deliverables

Independent web platform built from scratch
Proposals, drafts, and mockups
Backend and frontend implementation (Java, React, PHP)
Integration of the OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol)
Login and navigation optimizations

Project Solution

Extrawest worked from proposals, drafts, and mockups to build an independent platform from scratch. They implemented backend and frontend components using Java, React and PHP, integrated the OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) to enable communication between the cloud platform and chargers, and improved login and navigation flows. The team communicated weekly via Google Meet/Chat and provided ongoing support and testing assistance.

Project Outcome

Positive test results with multiple chargers
Client satisfied and committed to a long-term partnership
Clear division of workflow and effective weekly communication
Fast, responsive support and issue resolution

Platforms

Tech Stack

Java
React.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Extrawest GmbH has exhibited expert technical skills by developing a custom, fully functional platform. Their flexibility and constant availability also reinforce their reliability as development partners. The client appreciates their openness to ideas and feedback.”
Koen Aelbrecht
Managing Director & Co-Owner
Date: 10/06/2021