Charge Pulse

Real-time EV charging station finder with GPS navigation, live availability, and traffic-aware routing.

Client:Leading EV Charging Network

Duration10 weeks

ScopeWeb app + Flutter mobile, offline-first

Team1 PM + 2 engineers + 1 designer

// Live availability across 13 Bay Area stations — pulsing markers show active charging

Real-TimeAvailability

-60%Support Tickets

Overview

Station finder aggregating connector types, speeds, live availability, user reviews. Web app + Flutter mobile app with voice-guided navigation and offline map caching.

Highlights

OCPP-backed live connector status across CCS, CHAdeMO, Tesla NACS
Traffic-aware routing with Google Directions API
Voice-guided turn-by-turn with offline tile caching

Gallery

Charge Pulse map view with pulsing station markers — // Map view — live availability across the Bay Area

Trip planner with charging stops along the route — // Trip planner — charge stops, ETA, pre-conditioning

Station detail with chargers, amenities, and recent activity — // Station detail — chargers, amenities, recent activity

Outcomes

60% reduction in support tickets after launch
Real-time station availability across the operator's network
Drivers reaching the right charger on the first try

Tech Stack

Next.jsReactFlutterOCPPGoogle Maps API

Features

OCPP backend providing real-time connector status
Google Maps for geospatial queries with filters for CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2
Traffic-aware routing via Directions API
Mobile: voice-guided turn-by-turn, offline tile caching
Charging session history with cost/kWh tracking, user reviews

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