Clever and Enode partner to build state-of-the-art smart charging with real-time EV data
Clever operates the largest EV charging network in Denmark, with more than 47,000 chargepoints nationwide.
Their mission is to accelerate the transition to a sustainable energy system by making EV ownership easier and more accessible. That means delivering not just a robust charging infrastructure, but also the energy and software solutions that help drivers get more value from their EVs.
Smart charging has been part of the Clever app for the past four years. Their proprietary solution communicates with chargeboxes and relies on users inputting charging data themselves. Now, with a strong presence in the market and high customer satisfaction, Clever is evolving their smart charging experience – and they chose Enode to help them do it.
Taking smart charging to the next level with EV data
Clever’s smart charging solution enables users to optimize charging based on dynamic pricing and grid conditions. By controlling the chargebox directly, it ensures a stable and reliable experience.
But with no connection to the EV itself, the solution creates friction. Customers must manually enter details like charging need in kWh – a cumbersome process that often leads to inaccurate estimates and suboptimal charging plans.
Clever saw the opportunity to make the experience seamless: reading data directly from the EV to create more precise charge plans. That’s where Enode came in.
One API. Broad coverage. Real-time EV insights.
To build a smarter, more intuitive charging experience, Clever needed a partner that could deliver real-time EV data across all brands and models – without the burden of building and maintaining multiple OEM integrations.
Enode’s API provides connectivity to over 1000 energy devices, including a wide range of EVs, solar inverters, and home batteries.
Through a simple connection flow, Clever customers can now link their EV in just a few taps and consent to share real-time data like state of charge, charge rate, and charging status. No more manual inputs – just seamless smart charging.
As a fellow Nordic company, Enode was a trusted partner to meet local compliance and data quality standards. And with a track record of powering leading energy apps across Europe, Enode was well positioned to help Clever deliver a best-in-class solution.
Faster enrollment, better experience, higher impact
Within the first month, nearly 25% of Clever’s smart charging users connected their EVs to the new solution.
The Clever team is confident that this improved experience will increase customer satisfaction and drive further engagement.
A key reason for the successful launch? Close collaboration. From hands-on technical support to in-person problem solving, the Enode and Clever teams worked side-by-side to optimize performance.
One challenge was ensuring that the EV data and chargebox actions aligned – a crucial step for executing charge plans based on state of charge. After deep investigation and iteration, Clever and Enode improved the matching rate from 75% to 90%.
“Enode has helped us transform our smart charging into a state-of-the-art solution… We now provide a solution enabling smart charging based on EV data or customer input, making the customer experience fit all user needs.” — Christina Relsted, Senior Product Owner, Clever
Following the successful launch of the improved smart charging solution, the Clever and Enode teams look forward to further opportunities to collaborate, and drive the energy transition forward.
