Scaling at the Speed of Software: How the Pionix & Evonity Partnership Set a New Industry Benchmark
In the traditional EV charging market, hardware deployment is often held hostage by firmware limitations. Development cycles for proprietary software usually span years, and once deployed, these "black box" systems often struggle with interoperability and specific edge cases.At Pionix, we believe the industry can no longer afford to move at the speed of legacy firmware. Our recent partnership with Evonity proves that deployment at the speed of software is possible!
From Zero to 2,750+: The Velocity of Open Source
Since the accelerated rollout began in April 2025, Evonity has deployed over 2,750 live charge points across the Dutch and Belgian markets. This wasn't a multi-year development roadmap; it was a rapid scaling effort achieved in mere months.
By leveraging the LF Energy EVerest stack, Evonity moved beyond the constraints of monolithic, proprietary code. This allowed them to:
- Rapidly Adapt: Deploy across diverse locations with varying technical requirements.
- Maintain Focus: Evonity focused on software excellence and market expansion, while Pionix provided the professional foundation with EVerest & support to ensure seamless execution.
- Unified Deployment: Whether it’s the PDSPE (integrated meter) or the PDSWE (wall/pole mount), a single, robust firmware core powers the entire fleet.
An Architect’s View: Why Modularity Equals Reliability
The most common critique of rapid scaling is the fear of compromising stability. However, the data from the Evonity rollout tells a different story. Currently, Evonity’s EVerest-powered chargers are facilitating 70,000+ charging sessions per month with a staggering 99.5% internal uptime.
How did they achieve this? It comes down to the Architectural Advantage:
- Community-Vetted Core: EVerest isn't "experimental." It is a globally tested software stack. By the time it hits the field, it has already been refined by a community of experts to handle real-world communication "hang-ups" that plague proprietary systems.
- Modular Flexibility: The EVerest architecture allows for specific modules (like ISO 15118 for Plug & Charge or OCPP 2.0.1) to be updated or integrated without risking the stability of the entire system.
- Market-Specific Readiness: For the Belgian and Dutch markets, this included navigating complex certification requirements, (even Eichrecht for German markets), using a single firmware core that remains agile enough for future updates.
The Power of Three: Evonity, Pionix, and EVerest
This success is a testament to a new era of collaboration. By combining Evonity’s high-performance products, Pionix’s software orchestration and expertise, and everything based on the open-source EVerest core, we have created a blueprint for high-volume, professional-grade rollouts.
Reliability isn't just a technical metric; it is the ultimate ROI. Every minute a charger is offline is a lost opportunity and a damaged reputation. Through this partnership, we’ve proven that the highest uptime in the field isn't achieved by building walls around software, but by building on a foundation of open, modular excellence.
Future-Proofing the Transition
We aren't just looking at the 2,000 units already in the ground. The unified firmware developed in this partnership is designed to scale into Evonity’s upcoming lineup, ensuring total consistency across their entire fleet.
At Pionix, we don't just provide software; we provide a Competitive Advantage. We enable hardware manufacturers to stop managing firmware headaches and start managing growth.
And with our Pionix ChargeBridge, we can even speed up the HW development process massively - from idea to final product with unmatched speed & reliability!
Ready to accelerate your time-to-market?If you are a hardware manufacturer looking to replicate this level of scaling and reliability, let’s talk. Discover how Pionix ChargeBridge and our professional support services can transform your roadmap.
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