Pulsa has launched a platform that allows electric vehicle owners to temporarily share their private wallboxes with other drivers, expanding access to charging infrastructure without requiring a permanent public charging installation.
Three weeks after launch, the platform recorded 250 registrations, according to its founder.
The service allows wallbox owners to publish available charging time slots and set their own electricity prices. Other EV drivers can view tariffs, reserve a time window and charge once their booking is confirmed, without requiring a subscription or charging card.
Flexible Pricing and Payment System
Pulsa processes payments through Stripe. When a reservation is accepted, €30 is initially authorised on the driver’s payment card, with the final charge based on actual electricity consumption.
In addition to the electricity price set by the owner, Pulsa charges a platform fee of €0.05 per kWh, including VAT, and a €0.35 fee per charging session.
Access is restricted to the driver with a confirmed reservation, allowing owners to control when their private charging equipment is available.
Compatible With Multiple Wallbox Manufacturers
The platform uses Charger360 technology and supports charging equipment operating with OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1 protocols.
Compatible manufacturers include Alfen, EVBox, Easee, Zaptec, Wallbox, Smappee, ABB, KEBA, ABL, Mennekes and Elli. Actual compatibility depends on the specific model, firmware and configuration.
An OCPP proxy function can also allow Pulsa to operate alongside an existing charging platform in supported configurations, enabling owners to retain their existing charging applications.
Private Charging Could Support Solar Energy Sharing
Pulsa also sees potential for homeowners to generate additional value from surplus solar electricity by making their wallboxes available to other EV drivers.
Unlike conventional public charging networks, the platform does not require owners to make their equipment continuously accessible. They retain control over availability, pricing and reservations.
However, Pulsa faces the challenge of building a sufficiently active network of participating wallbox owners and EV drivers. Similar private charging-sharing services already operate in the Netherlands, including Charge Circle and Monta.