Stellantis Chooses Kaluza as a Partner of Choice for Direct-to-vehicle EV Smart Charging

On October 21, 2024, Kaluza, a leading energy software business, announced a groundbreaking partnership with Stellantis to deliver electric vehicle (EV) managed charging services across Stellantis’ brands, including Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, and Vauxhall. This collaboration will enable Stellantis EV drivers to access Kaluza’s advanced software to optimize their charging times, focusing on periods when energy is greener and more affordable. The service will help reduce charging costs for users while easing demand on the electrical grid.

The integration between Stellantis vehicles and Kaluza’s software eliminates the need for additional smart charging hardware, allowing drivers to directly benefit from intelligent energy management solutions. This partnership enhances Stellantis’ position in the EV space and reinforces Kaluza’s portfolio, which already includes collaborations with other major automakers like Volvo, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mitsubishi Motors. Together, these partnerships cover over 60% of all EV sales in key global markets, positioning Kaluza as a major player in smart charging innovation.

Kaluza’s platform automates and simplifies core operations including billing, liberating energy companies to rapidly innovate exceptional customer experiences at a lower cost. The company’s demand response capabilities optimize energy flows across millions of devices to create a future where renewable energy is abundant, affordable and accessible for all.

Neel Gulhar, Chief Product Officer at Kaluza, said: “We are proud to be working with an innovative brand like Stellantis to redefine vehicle ownership and reward customers for their role in reducing carbon emissions. We are enabling energy retailers and automakers to transform EVs into intelligent energy assets, making the switch to electric even greener by optimising charging to support a renewables-powered system. With Stellantis’ diverse range of vehicle brands and customers, we have a unique opportunity to bring everyone along on the journey to a cleaner, more sustainable future.”

Kaluza is a pioneering energy software company driving the future of energy through innovative solutions. Its cutting-edge technology powers some of the largest energy suppliers, helping them serve millions of customers more efficiently. By leveraging a real-time cloud platform, Kaluza transforms supplier operations, lowering operational costs and enhancing customer engagement. The company’s solutions range from revolutionizing billing processes to offering smart electric vehicle (EV) charging services, all aimed at creating a more flexible and sustainable energy system.

Kaluza’s platform supports the transition to low-carbon technologies, empowering energy suppliers to invest in innovation and decarbonization. This not only helps customers reduce energy bills but also contributes to building a future-ready, resilient energy grid that can adapt to the growing demands of a cleaner energy economy. Through its technology, Kaluza is enabling a smarter, greener, and more customer-centric energy landscape.

Kaluza is a B Corp-certified business with over 450 employees across seven global locations. www.kaluza.com