ChargeLab announced this week that it is partnering with the North American arm of Autel Energy.
Toronto-based ChargeLab, a developer of software for managing electric vehicle chargers, has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Autel, an a global charging hardware company.
The partnership combines Autel’s MaxiCharger hardware portfolio with ChargeLab’s cloud-based charging station management system, according to a statement, resulting in a bundled offering available through authorized distribution channels.
Under the terms of this partnership, Autel’s complete range of EV chargers are integrated with ChargeLab’s CSMS.
This delivers a unified experience from commissioning through ongoing management, unlocking smart charging features such as load balancing, monetization, and monitoring, according to Zak Lefevre, who serves ChargeLab as chief executive officer.
“Autel has one of the most comprehensive EV charging hardware portfolios in the industry, from Level 2 to ultra-fast DC,” explains Lefevre, who founded ChargeLab in 2016.
All Autel chargers are also compatible with Spark, ChargeLab’s agentic AI for automated network operations, he notes.
Spark uses machine learning technology to analyze EV charger messages and take proactive actions that increase uptime and drive more revenue for site hosts, says Lefevre.
“By integrating that full lineup with ChargeLab’s CSMS and Spark AI, we’re giving Canadian site hosts and operators a single, purpose-built solution,” the CEO stated.
Autel’s MaxiCharger lineup is designed to perform even in Canadian winter conditions, rated down –40°C with NEMA 4X-rated enclosures protect against rain, snow, and ice.
Canada is a “priority growth market” for Autel, according to Michelle Luo, who functions as CEO of Autel Energy North America.
“This partnership with ChargeLab ensures our MaxiCharger products are backed by best-in-class software that’s tailored for Canadian operators,” stated Luo. “Our hardware is engineered to perform in the most demanding weather conditions on earth, and ChargeLab’s platform makes it easy to manage, monetize, and scale.”
Authorized distribution channels include EV-olution Charging Systems.
“As a Canadian distributor focused on delivering complete EV charging solutions, the Autel and ChargeLab combination is exactly what customers have been asking for,” suggests Yuri Yudashkin, CTO of EV-olution Charging Systems. “We’re proud to be a preferred distribution partner for this offering.”