Go Eve, a spin-off from University College Dublin and Imperial College London, has raised £750 000. The funding comes from Innovate UK and private investors to support an 18-month project focused on the next generation of its DockChain technology.
DockChain utilizes a distributed DC fast charging model. Unlike traditional setups that require a separate charger for every parking bay, this system uses a single power module to distribute energy sequentially to multiple electric vehicles. This approach aims to reduce infrastructure requirements.
The new development phase will focus on custom hardware, firmware, and software to refine the control of charging sessions, including starting, stopping, and restarting. Existing units will be compatible with these upgrades. The team is also exploring future support for bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-grid services.
Engineering work will be conducted by the team in Wolverhampton, England. The company aims to provide a production-ready version of the system to manufacturing partners by 2027. Go Eve is currently seeking fleet operators for potential trial sites.
