UMC

Available charging infrastructure is a major concern both for cities and for electric vehicle (EV) users. 33 million EV owners in Europe will need efficient charging by 2030. We aim to propose commercial enablers for new innovative EV charging solutions that will fit with the surrounding urban environment.

Urban Mobile Charging is creating “NIMBEE”, a fast, mobile, renewable, on-demand, electric vehicle charging service to ensure drivers have access to chargers whenever needed and that they do not occupy excessive city space and infrastructure. This will be done via a driver-friendly charging-as-a-service approach. The aim is to bring the battery-backed charger to where the car is parked. The project looks to solve any blockers in successful mass adoption and citizen-centric use of this service focusing on easy deployment in the cities and infrastructure planning while using advanced intelligence for charging efficiency.

Project results and impact

The UMC project evolved significantly from its inception, aiming to address the growing demand for
efficient and flexible EV charging solutions. The Initial demonstration – Demo 1 Zilina – focused on
establishing the viability and efficiency of mobile charging units. Subsequent phases, demonstrated in Riga and Braunschweig, refined this concept with enhanced hardware and software, and introduced
innovative technologies like assisted autonomy and collision avoidance. This represents a critical
evolution in EV charging infrastructure, responding to growing demand for efficient, flexible options.