Turn Dormant EV Energy into Profitable Assets.
SmartyPlug is building a platform that unlocks the full potential of electric vehicles — transforming outdated charging infrastructure into intelligent energy nodes, and paving the way for V2G, grid stability and energy trading.
Maximize ROI
Scaling effects for fleet operators. Enable precise Plug & Charge (PnC) billing for company cars charging at home.
V2G & Grid Stability
Your car earns money while parking. Integrate with Virtual Power Plants (VPP) via energy communities.
Disruptive Tech
Direct cable communication gets real-time State of Charge (SoC) securely, bypassing unstable car maker APIs.
Upgrading Infrastructure Without the Heavy Cost
Millions of existing AC chargers use outdated communication standards (IEC 61851-1). Replacing them completely for the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) era is economically and environmentally unsustainable.
Legacy Charger
IEC 61851-1
Attach zPlug
Smart EV Node
ISO 15118
The Power of zPlug
Our flagship solution is a simple, attachable smart plug that transforms any "dumb" charger into a fully connected, ISO 15118 compliant smart node in seconds.
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80%
Cost Reduction
Save up to 80% on replacement costs. Keep the existing hardware, upgrade the intelligence.
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Digital & Secure Handshake
Enables automated Plug & Charge (PnC) authorization and exact billing separation.
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V2G / V2H Ready
Enables digital communication over AC charging cables to facilitate bidirectional energy flow.
zConnect Ecosystem
Beyond simple charging infrastructure, we are building a comprehensive technology stack for localized intelligence, smart home integration and global energy trading.
zPlug
Hardware retrofit. Upgrades old, dumb wallboxes to smart nodes with a digital, secure handshake.
zStar
Cloud intelligence. An infrastructure-independent gateway handling load balancing and dynamic pricing.
zHub
Local intelligence. Solar (PV) and battery storage (ESS) integration for home energy optimization.
zSync
Smart home IoT. Matter-based integration to optimize energy self-consumption seamlessly.
zArbiter
Energy trading. Cars earn money while parked via Virtual Power Plants and grid stabilization.
Experts from Automotive & Energy
Our international team brings a solid track record from the premium automotive sector, deep-tech software development, and energy standardization.
Andreas
Electrical engineer with a strong affinity to business, focused on market and standardization activities.
Manuel
Software developer from the very beginning, and the driving force behind technological innovation — bridging the gap between software and electronics.
Martin
An experienced technology and business leader with a strong background in the premium automotive sector and exposure to innovative mobility.
Fabian
Software and systems engineer with deep expertise in system and platform architecture, driving AI-native development practices and AI agent design across the platform.
Kristof
Electronics engineer and the team's hardware mastermind, designing the PCBs and driving the electronics from concept to production.
