Shell Recharge Exiting the US EV Charger Software Market

Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software for third-party commercial EV chargers in the U.S. and Canada. Shell Sky, a cloud-based EV charger management software (CPMS or CSMS), was developed by the software startup Greenlots, which Shell acquired in 2019 and later rebranded as Shell Recharge.

Shell Sky is hardware-agnostic and uses OCPP, an open protocol for connecting and managing EV chargers. This means that chargers using Shell Sky software can be migrated to other OCPP-compliant software providers, either remotely or on-site. This is good news, as the migration will be easier due to OCPP. EVinfo.net reported recently on why OCPP is crucial for EV charging infrastructure, and how Autel’s dual OCPP connections improve reliability.

Shell Recharge will continue servicing third-party commercial fleet EV chargers until April 30, after which it will deactivate the software. The company has also requested that the Shell Recharge Solutions stickers be removed from the chargers. This move is similar to Enel X Way’s shutdown of its JuiceBox EV chargers in October, but unlike Enel X Way, which provided only nine days’ notice, Shell is offering a 90-day notice period. EVinfo.net commends Shell Recharge for its longer adjustment period, and condemns Enel X Way for leaving customers stranded.

Looking ahead, Shell Recharge plans to focus on investing in its own public charging network, which currently includes more than 70,000 chargers worldwide.

Autel Offers a Seamless, Easy, Cost Saving Option for Shell Recharge Customers

Autel Charge Cloud offers a robust set of features which are ideal for fleets, Charge Point Operators (CPOs), restaurants and retail applications. Features include: dynamic load balancing, telematics integration, demand charge mitigation, customizable alerts, and more.

Autel’s Charge Cloud (Autel Charging Station Management System, or CSMS) is a cloud-based service platform designed to manage and control the operations of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

With Autel Charge Cloud, users can monitor the status of charging stations, track energy usage, and access detailed performance reports. The system’s remote management features enable operators to troubleshoot issues, configure settings, and update software without needing to be physically present at the site. This level of control helps streamline operations, improve efficiency, and ensure optimal functionality for EV charging networks.

EVinfo.net recommends that Shell Recharge customers contact Autel.

Big Oil Investing in EV Charging

Several major oil companies have increasingly focused on investing in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as part of their efforts to diversify their portfolios and support the transition to clean energy, as they find gasoline vehicle refueling profits declining, due to the fast growth of EVs. So far, the top two oil companies making significant investments in EV charging include Shell and BP.

Shell

Shell has been actively expanding its EV charging network globally. Through its Shell Recharge network, the company has built thousands of charging stations in Europe, North America, and other regions. Shell has also invested in Ubitricity, a mobile charging company, and NewMotion, a leading European EV charging company. Shell plans to have more than 100,000 charging points worldwide by 2025.

BP

BP is another oil giant that has made significant strides in the EV charging sector. It owns BP Pulse, which is one of the largest EV charging networks in the UK. BP has committed to expanding its charging infrastructure globally and has invested in several charging companies, such as FreeWire Technologies (a U.S.-based EV charging company) and StoreDot (a company working on fast-charging batteries). BP aims to install 70,000 charging points globally by 2030.