- Smart energy platform Kaluza has partnered up with BMW Group, to deliver smart EV charging to its models through a direct integration.
- Electric BMW and MINI owners in the UK can now benefit from fully automated smart charging at home, allowing charging sessions to take place when power from the grid is at its cheapest and greenest.
- The move is a significant step forward for the smart charging sector.
Smart charging takes a step forward with Kaluza and BMW Group agreement
What makes this partnership stand out is how BMW has brought its charging APIs in-house, handpicking only a select few trusted partners, such as Kaluza, to be directly integrated. By creating a direct digital link between the vehicle, charger, and grid, BMW and Kaluza are improving responsiveness, security, and accuracy across the entire ecosystem.
With more and more drivers making the switch to electric vehicles as evidenced in record new EV registration figures, this partnership lays the foundation for a future where millions of electric cars can play a key role in an energy grid where reliability and renewable energy is at the top of the agenda.
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is set to become commonplace in an EV future, and this collaboration will assist with BMW Group’s future goals to support the technology. BMW’s ‘Neue Klasse’ platform is imminent, debuting in the new iX3, which will be the first BMW EV to support V2G charging.
Sarah Kenny, Global Head of OEM Partnerships at Kaluza, commented:
“BMW has been a fantastic partner to work with and the pace of delivery on both sides has been exceptional. From contract signing to go-live in just three months, this milestone demonstrates how rapidly meaningful change can happen when technology and automotive leaders collaborate. This is not just about charging vehicles more efficiently. It is about creating the infrastructure for an intelligent, flexible energy system that benefits everyone.”
