Belgian startup UZE has developed a novel solution to the EV driver's pain point of finding a spot to juice up their vehicle. Instead of requiring drivers to locate an available charging station, UZE brings the power straight to wherever they're parked. As simple as ordering a pizza, customers just request a charge via the company's app. A UZE operator then pulls up on an electric cargo bike fitted with large battery packs and a rapid charger. Within 40 minutes, an EV can be charged.
Following a pilot phase, UZE is now partnering with GreenMobility to provide mobile fast charging to the Danish car-sharing company's fleet of electric vehicles. As EVs gain traction, the demand for charging points is rising. GreenMobility, which has supplied Antwerp with 100% electric shared cars since 2020, witnessed that surge first-hand. By partnering with UZE, it hopes to alleviate pressure on public charging points while ensuring its fleet is always optimally charged.
UZE is launching in Antwerp, with Brussels and Copenhagen to follow. Currently focused on supporting GreenMobility, UZE plans to extend its service to individual EV owners by year-end.
