IIT Madras startup Plugzmart unveils first multi-CMS EV charging platform
Plugzmart, incubated at IIT Madras, has launched a first-of-its-kind EV charging solution allowing chargers to connect with multiple CMS networks simultaneously. The innovation increases charger visibility, enhances ROI for owners, and offers EV users broader accessibility across platforms
Hyderabad: Plugzmart, a smart EV charger company incubated at IIT Madras, developed an indigenous EV charging platform that is designed to connect chargers with multiple CMS networks.
This is a first-of-its-kind ‘Relay’, which is a Multi-CMS Connect platform that allows a single EV charger to connect to multiple Charging Management Systems (CMS) simultaneously. This means a charger is no longer restricted to a single app or network, giving it the freedom to be accessed by multiple platforms, all in real time.
Currently, most EV chargers are locked to one CMS, meaning that customers of only that one EV Brand could utilise the charger. Plugzmart’s solution breaks this limitation by introducing an intelligent middleware that enables multiple CMS connections for a single charger.
Plugzmart Software Business Unit Director, Raghavendar TS, said one of the biggest roadblocks for EV adoption is the limited availability of chargers visible on public platforms. “Our solution maximises the visibility of each installed charger by allowing it to appear on multiple networks. This boosts charger utilisation, increases ROI for charger owners, and gives EV users more options,” he said.
