Zurich, June 11, 2025 – autoSense, a leading innovator in charging solutions for electric vehicles and fleet management for businesses, is raising sustainable logistics to a new level together with the parcel service provider DPD Switzerland sustainable logistics to a new level: With the launch of a groundbreaking pilot project for the intelligent charging of electric fleets, the two companies are setting new standards in the industry. The project is supported by the project funding of LadenPunkt and is considered a milestone for the transformation of the Swiss logistics landscape.
At the heart of the project is the intelligent charging solution ‘chargeSmart’ from autoSense, which will be tested operationally for the first time at DPD Switzerland. As a data-driven solution, chargeSmart dynamically adjusts the charging of electric vehicles to the energy market, the availability of renewable energy, and the operational times of the vehicles. Charging processes are thus automated to occur when electricity prices are low, making fleet operations more economical and grid-friendly.
Additionally, the battery capacities of DPD's commercial vehicles will be made available to Swissgrid for balancing energy. This not only leads to additional revenues but also helps stabilize the Swiss power grid and thus promotes the integration of renewable energies.
‘We are excited to implement this groundbreaking pilot project together with DPD Switzerland,’ says Jaap Vossen, CEO of autoSense. ‘The electrification of fleets is a game changer for sustainable mobility. With chargeSmart, we create a solution that combines efficiency and sustainability and makes a tangible contribution to the energy transition. The support from LadenPunkt confirms the relevance and innovative strength of our technology,’ Vossen adds.
DPD Switzerland has ambitious goals: By 2030, the entire delivery fleet is to be converted to electric drive, and by 2035, even the entire linehaul fleet. Already today, 100 % of the electricity in all DPD depots comes from renewable sources. ‘With the pilot project together with autoSense and LadenPunkt, we are consistently taking new paths to achieve our climate goals even faster,’ emphasizes Ville Heimgartner, Senior Innovation Project & Sustainability Manager. ‘Intelligent charging management is the key to scaling our electric fleet. We are looking forward to the results of this innovative test.’
The pilot project will run until the end of 2025 and will provide valuable insights for the entire industry. The results will directly contribute to the further development of chargeSmart and thus accelerate the electrification of Swiss mobility.
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About autoSense:
autoSense AG is a leading provider of charging solutions for electric fleets as well as fleet management for businesses. The company develops and operates innovative, modular solutions that seamlessly connect charging, billing, and management of electric company vehicles, whether at the workplace, at home, or on the go. With the central platform of autoSense, companies gain full transparency and control over all charging processes, benefit from automated reimbursements, and comprehensive cost control, enabling them to operate their fleets efficiently and sustainably. autoSense AG, based in Zurich, was founded in 2018 and is a company of the AMAG Group and Zurich Insurance Switzerland.
About LadenPunkt:
LadenPunkt is a program aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energies in Switzerland. Through project funding, LadenPunkt supports innovative projects and solutions in the field of charging infrastructure. LadenPunkt is part of EnergieSchweiz and is managed by the Federal Office of Energy (BFE). https://www.laden-punkt.ch/de/home/
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Contact:
[email protected] Nicolas Noth, CMO autoSense AG, https://www.autosense.ch/en
