Open-source software stack propels innovation in the EV charging sector

Versinetic has launched its EVerest integration, a modular, flexible software stack created for EV charging station manufacturers and operators. The project was developed under the Linux Foundation Energy initiative to accelerate innovation in EV charging infrastructure and promote interoperability and standardisation across the industry.

As a long-term player in the EV charging sector, Versinetic is aware of the challenges of bringing to market fast with reliable, fully featured EV chargers to market quickly. Its wide feature set, robust development community and open-source flexibility make it an ideal software platform. However, developing the rest of the charger platform, including hardware design, user interface, low-level software, custom features and security, can take time and effort.

To address this challenge, the company has ported EVerest for EV Charging to its standard Charging Blox – a modular framework of hardware and low-level firmware trusted by customers across four continents. This integration is now available and ensures a proven, reliable, and flexible solution without long-term subscription models.

Whether starting from scratch or enhancing existing components, EVerest adapts to specific needs. It can integrate a Charge Controller to make chargers 'Smart', add a 'Smart' interface while incorporating Charge Controller hardware, or develop a complete charging solution from the ground up.

Graeme Wintle, director of Versinetic, said, "The launch of EVerest for EV Charging marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative EV charging solutions. By leveraging the open-source EVerest platform and integrating it with our Charging Blox, we are enabling faster market entry with reliable, high-performance chargers, ultimately supporting the transition to a more sustainable future."

The EVerest framework supplies a reference implementation and modular architecture that provides for interchangeable modules and the straightforward addition of new features. This open-source approach offers several advantages, including allowing local energy management use cases and fostering a community of developers who can contribute to the code base. The modular design makes it easier for charging station manufacturers to customise and extend the software for their specific needs.

Customisation options include dialling home for remote diagnostics, creating custom load balancers, and interfacing with Home Management Systems, which can also interface with additional hardware, payment terminals, site meters, and RFID.

Transitioning smoothly from development to production with EVerest's pre-tested solutions is seamless.