CHARGE AMPS CHARGING TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE
Charge Amps was founded in 2012 by Fredrik Jonsson to help tackle fossil fuel dependency within the car market. Creating innovative and stylish designs, Charge Amps has ensured its customers receive the very best products with premium feel. Its most recent project focuses on green charging in the home. Sustainability Manager Vivek Ramaswamy discussed this in detail with Phil Nicholls and Imogen Ward.
With almost ten years’ experi ence, Charge Amps is a for ward-thinking manufacturer of electric charging stations. The company serves it s customer base in a variety of ways, manufacturing charging stations for use at home, alongside separate dual charge point systems for public use.
People are at the forefront of Charge Amps’ company ethos. With over 150 employees based in Sweden and other parts of Europe, and a continual scope for more job opportunities, the company respects those who maintain its systems just as much as it values those who pur chase Charge Amps products.
The company’s best-selling charger: the Charge Amps Halo is perfect for private residences and company settings alike.
Charge Amps Halo is designed with Nordic weather in mind and has the highest IP rating of any charger currently on the market. Alongside this, Charge Amps’ responsibility to consumer safety is reiterated via the incorporation of LED lighting and cables that can retain their flexibility in temperatures of -25°C. The charging stations also have cloud capability which ensures the charger software is up-to-date and enables the implementation of payment solution for public sector usage.
Successful sustainability
With a focus on sustainability, Charge Amps is a pioneer in the electric charging market. The company continues to guarantee the production of high-performance
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chargers that are aesthetically pleasing and sustainable.
The latest company focus is green charging at home. Complete with the ability to control the charger straight from the user’s phone, this innovation focused company has reinvigorated sustainability in the electric car market.
The company maintains a high standard in all aspects of the manufacturing process. Working closely with its manufacturer and business partners, Charge Amps is con sistently researching the technology and parts used to ensure that it is using the most sustainable options.
This is exemplified through the company’s conscious efforts to use environmentally friendly materials, such as the recycled alu minium used on Charge Amps Halo.
“Our developers are always looking for any new sustainable solutions present within the market,” Vivek Ramaswamy, Charge Amps’ Sustainability Manager said, “and they always take the opportunity to suggest new materials that are better for the environment.”
Charge Amps has also been assessed by CICERO: Shades of Green, which is an independent, research-based company who monitor the environmental impact of
companies. CICERO looked at two sepa rate aspects of Charge Amps, with a focus on the company’s revenue which was awarded a dark green shade, the most sustainable shade possible.
The second shade of green was awarded to the company for its operating expenses, this was granted a medium/dark shade of green.
These accreditations suggest that Charge Amps is in alignment with the EU’s long-term vision of a climate-resilient future and is successfully maintaining its work towards a positive environ mental impact.
Green charging
The latest innovative work from Charge Amps could help households with rising energy bills. The company has devoted its time to creating a green charging solution that can utilise the energy from domestic solar panels, this enables customers to charge their cars using renewable
“This highlights the company’s contri bution to a more sustainable future,” Mr Ramaswamy said, “and assures this to our investors, owners and any poten tial investors too.” Full report can be found here.
energy – creating a cheaper alternative to the national grid.
However, freedom to choose between energy sources is given to the consumer, through the development of its Charge Amps App, customers have the option to access non-renewable energy at times when it is cheapest.
With its customers in mind, Charge Amps has dedicated extensive thought to the way that users interact and manage the app. Mr Ramaswamy said: “We have placed a lot of thought into the accessibility of our app. We wanted to ensure that it is easy to use and simple to set up.”
Regarding the capability of the solar panels, Mr Ramaswamy said, “the electricity production and the demand from the car is the same. The same charging point would still be in use too.”
When it comes to installation of its prod ucts, Charge Amps ensures that it is always on hand to help. The company understands that the decision to buy the right charger can be overwhelming, therefore, it is com mitted to offering guidance to potential customers and installation companies alike.
“We want to support our users fully through the whole process,” Mr Ramaswamy said, “and we want our users to be proud of their choice of charger.”
Forward thinking
Charge Amps has experienced a substantial growth as a business, this past year its employee count increased by over 100. Alongside this, it has opened subsidiaries in several countries including the UK, Germany and Norway and is now pushing towards sales in the warmer climates of Spain. This will result in even more job opportunities for residents, creating a positive socio-eco nomic impact within the community.
This expansion also has an important impact on climate change as Charge Amps increases its environmental reach across the globe. Mr Ramaswamy said, “Our growth not only speaks for us, but also
speaks strongly about the market and how well it is doing.”
Charge Amps is also hoping to continue supplying its chargers to both private and public sectors, working closely with its business partners to incorporate these into service stations and public places across many cities.
“Our chargers are efficient for small spaces, with the dual charging aspect of Charge Amps Aura, people are able to park two cars next to each other and charge from the same unit,” Mr Ramaswamy concluded. “This also means the reduced investments required for public charging infrastructure.” n
