Website: www.gridio.io
Country: Estonia
Founding year: 2018
Key technologies: Smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions
Team size: 11
Gridio makes electric vehicles charge when it makes sense. EV owners can connect their cars to Gridio’s platform without any hardware and allow Gridio’s smart scheduling algorithms to charge the car at the right moment – when energy is the cheapest, cleanest and most abundant.
About the Solution: API-based smart-charging as a service for utilities
URBAN TECH Challenge: Dynamic EV charging service
Challenge owner: UAB Ignitis (Lithuania)
Sector: Greentech
Funding received: up to 27000 EUR
Type: Software
Customer focus: B2B
Target Market: Global
Gridio 2.0 OÜ has developed an API-based smart-charging service tailored for utilities, particularly implemented for the Ignitis Group. This product enhances electric vehicle (EV) charging systems by integrating with existing utility infrastructure. Key features include API integration for seamless connection with the utility’s systems, location-based smart charging using GPS data, solar charging compatibility, advanced monitoring and customer support tools, and streamlined reporting capabilities. The pilot project successfully connected critical pumping stations, developed a user interface for staff and customers, and tested the solar-charging feature for broader deployment. The solution is scalable and adaptable to various market needs, with plans for widespread rollout and exploration of additional markets. Overall, Gridio’s smart-charging service offers a forward-thinking approach to EV charging, combining innovation with practical implementation to meet utility and customer needs.
