What is Flex Lite?
Flex Lite gives users the ability to opt in and out of “giving an hour to the grid”. In return, users will receive cash rewards via a combination of email and an online wallet. In the background, Axle will adjust their charging schedules. This approach balances grid flexibility with user control, allowing participants to earn rewards while maintaining oversight of their charging behavior.How does Flex Lite work?
- At plugin, you communicate the user’s preset charging schedule.
- We then adjust this schedule so that it includes a pause which will allow the user to receive cash rewards from the grid.
- We return the modified schedule to you, which you apply to the charger or vehicle.
What is the UX for Flex Lite?
Flex Lite requires minimal frontend changes. A simple toggle can allow users to opt in or out of Flex Lite. No changes to the charging schedule UX are required.
Scheduling behavior
The default behavior for Flex Lite is to insert a single 30 minute pause into the user’s existing charging schedule. This pause is placed at the optimal time to maximize revenue while ensuring the user still meets their charging needs.Why use Flex Lite?
- You want to minimize integration: Flex Lite can be implemented with just 3 endpoints
- Minimal app changes: You only need to collect consent from users, no charging UX changes
- Customers are already happy with scheduling: No need to change the paradigm
Flex Lite gives Axle limited control over charging. This minimises integration and UX complexity. If you’d
like to maximise revenue and grid impact, consider full smart charging.
Supported asset types
Flex Lite currently works with:- EV Chargers: Smart charging with user-controlled flexibility
Getting started
Ready to integrate? Our tutorial walks you through:- Onboarding a user and asset
- Sending plug-in events with charging schedules
- Receiving modified schedules
- Offboarding users and assets