Charge Point Sparky

Find a charge point installer

As the UK accelerates towards a greener future, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is surging. However, one crucial aspect of EV adoption often proves challenging: finding qualified charge point installers. The team here at Add Jam recognised this pain point and set out to create an innovative solution. Enter Charge Point Sparky, a web application that's making it much easier for UK residents to find and connect with EV charge point installers.

About Charge Point Sparky

Charge Point Sparky is a sleek, intuitive web application that transforms complex government data into a searchable directory of EV charge point installers. Here's how we brought this project to life:

1. Data Ingestion and Processing: We developed a robust Ruby on Rails backend to ingest and process the CSV data from the ULEZ department of the UK government.

2. Geocoding Magic: Our Rails application performs geocoding on the installer data, enabling precise location-based searches.

3. API Development: We created a JSON API to expose the processed data, ensuring smooth communication between the backend and frontend.

4. User-Friendly Frontend: The frontend is built with React, providing a responsive and fast user experience across all devices.

5. Simple Search Functionality: Users can easily find installers by entering their town or city name, making the process straightforward and accessible.

The Charge Point Sparky tech stack

Our choice of technologies for Charge Point Sparky reflects Add Jam's commitment to using modern, efficient tools:

• Backend: Ruby on Rails

  • Robust API development
  • Efficient data processing and geocoding
  • Scalable architecture for future growth

• Frontend: React with Next.js

  • Fast, server-side rendered pages for optimal performance
  • Responsive design for seamless use on desktop and mobile
  • Interactive, user-friendly interface

Our aim with Charge Point Sparky is to make the process of finding and booking a qualified EV charge point installer easier for new EV owners by making a hard to use Excel spreadsheet more intuitive and easy to use on mobile. This project showcases our expertise in creating user-friendly web applications and our ability to transform complex data into accessible, valuable tools for users.

For more insights into our development process and how we approach projects like Charge Point Sparky, check out our blog post on applying AI to software development workflow.

This project also aligns with our work in the electric vehicles software sector, demonstrating our commitment to supporting sustainable technologies and improving user experiences in the EV industry.

Whether you're in the EV sector or any other industry requiring cutting-edge web and mobile solutions, Add Jam is your ideal technology partner. Our team of expert developers in Glasgow is ready to transform your ideas into reality. We've worked on various projects in the mobility sector, such as Urban Fox and eBikes Scotland, showcasing our versatility in creating solutions for different aspects of modern transportation and urban mobility.

If you're interested in how we approach data-driven projects like Charge Point Sparky, you might want to read about our infrastructure and cloud services, which play a crucial role in handling and processing large datasets efficiently.

Don't let your next big idea remain on the drawing board. Contact Add Jam today to discuss how we can bring your vision to life with our bespoke web and mobile software development services. Whether you need a web application, a mobile app, or a comprehensive digital strategy, we have the expertise to deliver exceptional results.

Interested in learning more about the EV industry and its challenges? Check out our blog post on EV mythbusting from a petrol head for some interesting insights into the world of electric vehicles.