Ubitricity and Deftpower Roll Out Smart Charging Across 1,500 Dutch Public Chargers

Ubitricity and Deftpower are deepening their partnership in the Netherlands, bringing intelligent charging capabilities to 1,500 public charging points. This expansion leverages the open OCPI 2.2.1 protocol, enabling charging sessions to be intelligently scheduled during periods of reduced grid stress. The move underscores a growing trend among network operators to adopt dynamic load management as a standard feature rather than a premium add-on.

By shifting charging activity to off-peak hours, the initiative aims to ease pressure on local grids while potentially lowering costs for drivers. For fleet operators and regular EV users, this means more predictable energy use and smarter integration with renewable generation peaks. The collaboration highlights how standardised communication between charging platforms can accelerate the deployment of grid-friendly features across existing infrastructure.

Both companies see this as a scalable model that can be extended beyond the Dutch market, offering a blueprint for utilising existing hardware more efficiently without requiring costly network upgrades. As electric mobility expands, such intelligent charging solutions are becoming essential tools for balancing supply and demand in real time.