Open source stack and framework for EV charger developers
Versinetic in the UK has launched a modular, flexible software stack designed for EV charging station manufacturers and operators.
The EVerest project was developed by Versinetic in Birmingham under the Linux Foundation Energy initiative with the aim to accelerate innovation in EV charging infrastructure and promote interoperability and standardisation across the industry.
EVerest’s feature set, development community and open-source flexibility make it suitable software platform, but developing the rest of the charger platform, including hardware design, user interface, low-level software, custom features and security, can be time-consuming and costly.
To address this, Versinetic has ported EVerest for EV Charging to its standard Charging Blox framework with modular hardware and low-level firmware. This enables the integration of a Charge Controller to make chargers “Smart,” or the addition of a “Smart” interface while incorporating Charge Controller hardware, or develop a complete charging solution from the ground up.
The EVerest framework provides a reference implementation and modular architecture that allows for interchangeable modules and easy addition of new features. This open-source approach offers several advantages, including enabling local energy management use cases and fostering a community of developers who can contribute to the code base. The modular design makes it simpler for charging station manufacturers to customise and extend the software for their specific needs.
“The launch of EVerest for EV Charging marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing innovative EV charging solutions. By leveraging the open-source EVerest platform and integrating it with our Charging Blox, we are enabling faster market entry with reliable, high-performance chargers, ultimately supporting the transition to a more sustainable future,” said Graeme Wintle, Director of Versinetic.
Customisation options include dialling home for remote diagnostics, creating custom load balancers and interfacing with Home Management Systems interfacing with additional hardware, payment terminals, site meters and RFID.
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