London-based Go Eve has obtained a US patent for its electric vehicle charging tech ahead of expanding into the country next year.
Shared exclusively with UKTN, the US patent will protect Go Eve’s ‘DockChain’ method of creating additional vehicle charging points.
Existing EV charge points typically charge one or two cars at once. Go Eve says its technology creates a “daisy chain” of rapid charging terminals, with its software managing a virtual queue to provide power.
John Goodbody, co-founder and marketing director of Go Eve, said: “DockChain complements existing charger manufacturers, providing a solution to extend their DC chargers. With this key patent and expected US electrical certification completion next quarter, we’re poised for an impactful entry in Q1 2024.”
The energy startup’s patent protects future plans to introduce bi-directional and wireless charging.
It drove off with £3m in July to fund the installation of its charging solutions, with a post-money valuation of £12.6m.
Vehicles are charged in a “virtual queue”, which reduces the need for owners to move their vehicles when they’ve finished charging.
“DockChain is ideal for large fleets and destination car parks – anywhere where there’s a bit of vehicle dwell time and the benefit of being able to fast charge in any space,” said Goodbody.
Go Eve is based on research carried out by CEO Hugh Sheehy, head of R&D Robert Shorten and Goodbody at Imperial College London and University College Dublin.