In a significant move to enhance electric vehicle (EV) ownership, Stellantis has announced a strategic partnership with energy software company Kaluza to provide smart charging solutions across its extensive EV lineup.

In detail, the collaboration aims to make EV charging more affordable and environmentally friendly for EV owners of Stellantis brands, including Peugeot, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Opel, and Vauxhall.

The partnership’s key innovation lies in its direct-to-vehicle approach, eliminating the need for additional smart charging hardware. According to Kaluza, the company’s software will interface directly with Stellantis EVs, automatically optimizing charging schedules to take advantage of cheaper, greener energy while reducing strain on power grids.

“We are proud to be working with an innovative brand like Stellantis to redefine vehicle ownership and reward customers for their role in reducing carbon emissions,” said Neel Gulhar, Chief Product Officer at Kaluza. “We are enabling energy retailers and automakers to transform EVs into intelligent energy assets, making the switch to electric even greener by optimizing charging to support a renewables-powered system.”

This collaboration strengthens Kaluza’s position in the automotive industry, adding to its existing partnerships with other major manufacturers including Volvo, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mitsubishi Motors. The B Corp-certified software company now has direct commercial agreements with automakers representing over 60% of EV sales across major global markets.

The partnership reflects a growing trend toward intelligent energy management in the EV sector. By connecting vehicles directly to energy management systems, Stellantis and Kaluza aim to address two key challenges in EV adoption: charging costs and environmental impact. The system will automatically schedule charging during periods when energy is both less expensive and sourced from more renewable sources.

For Stellantis customers, this means a seamless charging experience that doesn’t require investment in additional hardware while potentially reducing their charging costs and carbon footprint. The system will manage charging operations automatically, optimizing for both cost and environmental impact without requiring active management from vehicle owners.

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As a result, this initiative represents another step in the automotive landscape’s broader shift toward electric mobility solutions, with smart charging technology playing a crucial role in making EVs more accessible and environmentally beneficial for a wider range of buyers.

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