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EV Charging in Underground Garages Without Internet
Why cloud-dependent chargers fail underground, the three architectural options, and how to choose. A guide for property managers, installers, and fleet operators.
We Engineered the Internet Out of EV Charging
Every smart EV charger requires a permanent internet connection. We spent four years building a platform that eliminates that dependency. Today we're launching MagicBox.
HeyCharge × Easee launch CONNECT MagicBox — smart, solar-aware retrofit
New retrofit adapter transforms any OCPP-compatible wallbox into an intelligent, offline-capable charging system — with solar optimization, smart home integration, and fleet reimbursement built in. Available first with partner Easee across DACH.
HeyCharge Wins €2.5 Million European Innovation Council Grant to Democratise EV Charging for Europe's Apartment Dwellers
EIC Accelerator funding will advance HeyCharge's patented SecureCharge FLEX technology, delivering 100% reliable charging and cutting installation costs by more than 40%.
Emobi and HeyCharge Launch Retrofit Solution Connecting Offline EV Chargers to Expansive Charging Ecosystem in North America
Partnership brings legacy, offline chargers into Emobi's roaming and JustPlug network, improving reliability and reducing cost and complexity for operators, fleets, automakers, and drivers.
The Day the Cloud Fell — Lessons for EV Charging
A major Google Cloud outage took internet-dependent EV chargers offline worldwide. Why the only fix is offline-first charging infrastructure.
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Vonovia and HeyCharge Partner to Deliver Affordable, Scalable EV Charging for Renters Across Germany
Europe's largest residential real estate company partners with HeyCharge to bring cost-effective EV charging to apartment buildings and residential communities throughout Germany.
Chris Carde HUMAX Forms Strategic Partnership with HeyCharge and Announces Joint Development of Next-Generation Charging Stations
HUMAX and HeyCharge partner to develop a new generation of innovative, Eichrecht-compliant AC charging hardware for the mass market — targeting a 50% TCO reduction for residential and commercial charging.
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Why Wallboxes Fail When the Internet Goes Down
When your wallbox stops charging, Wi-Fi is usually the culprit. Here's why internet-dependent EV chargers fail — and how to avoid it.
Simplifying the Charge: Offers and Support Needed
Only 7% of underground garages have wall boxes, and 82% of properties lack charging facilities. The EV transition needs simpler offers and stronger support to reach 15 million electric vehicles by 2030.
The Story Behind HeyCharge: Moving from One Garage to Another
HeyCharge's origin story — from a founder's frustrating experience trying to charge his EV in a Munich underground garage to building the technology that would change residential charging forever.
HeyCharge Wins the Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge Award
HeyCharge is named winner of the Global Automotive and Mobility Challenge at SAE WCX 2022 for its secured, affordable EV charging in zero-connectivity environments.
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Announcing Our $4.7M Seed Funding Round
HeyCharge closes a $4.7M seed funding round led by BMW i Ventures, with participation from Statkraft Ventures, First Momentum Ventures, and Vireo Ventures.
Chris Carde A Letter from the HeyCharge Founders
Democratizing access to EV charging infrastructure for the world's next 10 million EVs — how and why we built HeyCharge.
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