LONDON — March 10, 2026 — Evolt Charging, a cornerstone of the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure and part of SWARCO Smart Charging, has announced a strategic partnership with AMPECO to overhaul its software backbone. The collaboration marks the launch of e.Connect+, an evolved management platform designed to handle the increasing complexity of large-scale fleet, depot, and public charging networks.
As the UK transition to electric mobility moves from early deployment to mass-market scaling, the requirements for Charge Point Operators (CPOs) have shifted from simple connectivity to deep operational intelligence. Evolt, which currently manages over 10,000 charge points for 400,000 drivers, identified the need for a more extensible, hardware-agnostic architecture to support its diverse client base.
From Connectivity to Intelligence: The e.Connect+ Evolution
The new e.Connect+ platform is not merely an incremental update; it represents a fundamental shift in how Evolt manages its estate. By integrating AMPECO’s software, Evolt gains access to a suite of advanced features critical for modern infrastructure:
- Open Extensibility & APIs: The platform allows Evolt’s internal teams to build bespoke integrations, ranging from real-time operator dashboards to direct data hooks for enterprise ERP systems.
- Dynamic Load Management (DLM): Essential for the “depot-based” locations mentioned in the partnership, DLM ensures that high-power charging hubs can operate within grid constraints without sacrificing vehicle uptime.
- AI-Driven Maintenance: e.Connect+ leverages AMPECO’s automated fault resolution and session anomaly detection, significantly reducing “truck rolls” and improving network “up-time”—a critical KPI for UK local authorities and private CPOs alike.
Strategic Alignment in a Maturing Market
Justin Meyer, Managing Director at SWARCO Smart Charging, noted that the 15-year history of the company has provided a unique vantage point on market evolution. “Our business offers a wide range of innovative charging solutions… that diversity is one of our key strengths, but it demands a platform capable of accommodating different operating models,” Meyer stated.
The selection of AMPECO follows an intensive market evaluation. AMPECO, which supports over 190 networks globally, provides a “white-label” depth that allows Evolt to maintain its brand identity and unique selling points while offloading the heavy lifting of core software maintenance and security compliance to a global specialist.
The CPO Perspective: Why This Matters
For the wider industry, this partnership signals a trend toward software consolidation. As hardware becomes increasingly commoditized, the “moat” for providers like Evolt lies in their ability to offer a “full-turnkey” service—design, install, maintenance, and a robust software layer.
By offloading the core platform development to AMPECO, Evolt can focus its resources on high-value services:
- Tailored Fleet Solutions: Providing logistics hubs with the specific data they need for telematics integration.
- Operational Resilience: Utilizing AI to fix minor software glitches before the EV driver even notices a failure.
- Scalability: Moving from 10,000 to 50,000+ chargers without the “technical debt” often associated with legacy in-house platforms.
“Working with such an experienced operator helps us stay laser-focused on solving the pain points of large-scale providers,” said Stefan Ivanov, Chief Revenue Officer at AMPECO.
As the UK prepares for the next phase of the ZEV mandate, the Evolt and AMPECO partnership sets a high bar for what “integrated charging management” should look like in 2026.
