Predictive Charging
Charging that uses forecasts (prices, schedules, SoC, weather) to automatically plan optimal charging windows.
Technical Details
Typically combines vehicle telematics, timetable/dispatch data, and price forecasts (e.g., day-ahead/intraday) to produce charging profiles that hit departure targets at minimal cost and battery wear.
Fleet Applications
Keeps fleets ready for dispatch while reducing peaks and energy costs by aligning charging with the cheapest hours.
Related Terms
Smart Charging
Intelligent management of EV charging sessions to optimize energy consumption based on grid constraints, energy prices, and vehicle schedule requirements.
State of Charge (SoC)
The level of charge of an electric battery relative to its capacity, expressed as a percentage.
Vehicle Telematics
Technology that monitors a vehicle's location, status, and behavior using GPS and onboard diagnostics.
Charging Strategies
Structured approaches to plan when and how vehicles charge to balance operations, costs, and grid constraints.
Day-Ahead Market
Electricity market where prices are set for delivery on the next day, typically in hourly blocks.
Battery Health (SoH)
A measure of a battery’s remaining usable capacity and performance compared to when it was new.