JuiceBox EV Chargers Set to Lose Connectivity Features
JuiceBox Connectivity Shutdown
JuiceBox EV chargers are facing significant changes as Enel X Way North America has announced the closure of its electric vehicle business in the US and Canada. Effective October 11th, all connectivity features for JuiceBox chargers will be shut off, rendering the companion app obsolete.
Details on Connectivity Loss
The Enel X Way app, which enables users to monitor charging status, set schedules, and control access, is set to be removed from app stores. Users will still be able to charge their vehicles without app functionalities, but they will lose the convenience of tracking usage or managing their charging experience.
Market Dynamics Driving Decision
The decision to discontinue services has been characterized as strategic by Enel Group, citing changing market conditions in the US, including high interest rates which pose challenges to scaling operations and meeting sales expectations.
- JuiceBox chargers were popular among early EV adopters.
- eMotorWerks, JuiceBox's former owner, was acquired by Enel in 2017.
- Commercial charging stations will also become inoperative due to external software requirements.
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