With the j+ pilot, Juice Technology AG is launching a multifunctional web and mobile app that brings together all the key elements in the world of an electric car pilot in an unprecedented way.
Juice Technology AG, manufacturer of charging stations and software, and leader in mobile charging stations for electric vehicles, presents the fully integrated j+ pilot application, which bundles all relevant vehicle, driving and charging data in one place. Clearly and user-friendly in design, with high-quality graphics, it whets the appetite of even newcomers for electromobility.
The simple j+ pilot software solution, developed from the user's perspective, concentrates all relevant information about the vehicle, driving behavior, charging processes and energy consumption in one place. The app also serves as a tax-acceptable logbook and, thanks to the integrated activation and control function, also as a key to the charging station. With this universal integration, the j+ pilot is the very first software solution of its kind and unique on the market.
The app can be used on both smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android) and also exists in a web version for convenient viewing and editing on a desktop computer. Regardless of the device, users have access to comprehensive vehicle, trip and charging analyses. Whether in tabular form or as a graphic - the various telemetry data is presented very clearly and in a visually appealing way. The views can also be individually personalized.
trip list & lava look
All journeys, charging processes and downtimes are not only listed in a table, but are also shown on the map and – where appropriate – as a diagram or graph. If you want, you can track the speed driven, power consumption and recuperation for every meter driven. Customizable widgets show the preferred key figures in the dashboard. This gives the user a quick overview.
The display appears calm and tidy at the same time. The contemporary neumorphic design with subtle shading gives the user interface a relief-like 3D feel. The color scheme ensures good readability in all lighting conditions. The lava look, specially developed by the Juice design department, with the contrast of light gray and gradually graduated bright orange elements on a black background has a modern, provocative chic.
The trump card: a digital logbook
The integrated logbook is a valuable tool for business vehicle use. Because it is BMF-compliant and therefore meets tax requirements, it is an indispensable tool for anyone who travels on business. The purpose of the journey can be easily assigned to each route driven. Whether for business or private reasons - the complete records can be enriched later with additional information.
"The electronic logbook is a feature that makes life much easier for thousands of people. It eliminates the need for laborious re-entering of the route traveled. A physical logbook in the glove compartment or a separate payment app also become obsolete," says Christoph Erni, CEO of Juice Technology AG.
Setting the pace for efficient driving – Vampire Drain – Charging with renewable energy
If you drive efficiently, you drive ecologically. Because every journey is automatically recorded, the j+ pilot shows you directly how much energy the car uses and recuperates during any given trip. This creates an incentive for economical driving.
To determine the effective consumption, not only the energy used for the journey is taken into account, but also the so-called vampire drain, i.e. the drain during idle times. Even the degradation of the battery is determined and shown graphically.
To reduce these effects, it is worth charging regularly and slowly (“snore charging”) instead of at fast charging stations. The smartJuice load and charging management, which is also available via the j+ pilot, ensures optimized charging behavior.
E-car drivers can also satisfy their environmentally friendly conscience by getting their electricity from a sustainable source. One option available thanks to the j+ pilot is to use solar power from your own production to charge your vehicle.
Consistent software orientation
As a specialist in networked charging infrastructure, Juice Technology already has extensive experience with highly integrated software solutions. As of January 1, 2021, the renowned vehicle telemetry specialist Albert Frischmann joined Juice to build and lead the international development team for j+ pilot. Due to his strategic experience, he was also appointed to the board of directors of the subsidiary Juice Telemetrics AG, which was founded specifically for this business area.
"I and my team of telemetry specialists and application developers have the expertise and power to advance into a new dimension of electromobility with Juice. The j+ pilot is much more than a fitness tracker for electric cars. Together with Juice chargers, but also with the even more extensive networking, numerous previously unimagined possibilities are opening up," says Albert Frischmann.
j+ pilot – available for iOS and Android devices
The j+ pilot is suitable for individual motorists and fleet managers alike. The app can be used independently of the Juice devices. An optional OBD2 connector will soon be available to connect even vehicles that are stingy with data and even cars with combustion engines.
When the app was launched, eight vehicle models from various manufacturers were already compatible: the Audi e-tron, the Opel Corsa-e, the Peugeot 208, the Tesla models S, 3, X and Y, and the i3 from BMW. The app is not tied to specific manufacturers and can therefore easily be used with other vehicle models.
Regular updates and future features
The j+ pilot is now available as a free download from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store (beta version). When released, the app will be available in German and English; additional language versions, functions and vehicles are being added on an ongoing basis.
In conjunction with the devices from Juice's j+ series that will be available in the future, you can enjoy additional benefits such as activation and remote control of the charging station, charging and load management or the payment and billing function. With this total integration, the j+ pilot consistently expands Juice's digital ecosystem.
Facts about the j+ pilot
- Compatibility: The app is compatible with these eight vehicle models when first released: Audi e-tron, Opel Corsa-e, Peugeot 208, Tesla models S, 3, X, Y and BMW i3. Additional vehicle models and additional features are being added on an ongoing basis.
- Advantages: The j+ pilot concentrates all important vehicle and charging data in a single app and also serves as a tax-acceptable logbook.
- Usability: The app is very pleasant and intuitive to use thanks to its clear GUI.
- Design: The innovative lava look with high-contrast elements paired with the neumorphic 3D optics ensures an appealing presentation and good readability.
- Data protection: The data is encrypted and stored in a leading high-security data center with servers in Germany. Juice has its own data security department. The use of data is transparent and can be controlled by the user.
- Connection: To connect to the vehicle, the app uses the same interfaces that the vehicle manufacturers' native apps use. For vehicles that restrictively transmit data over the air and for cars with combustion engines, an optionally available OBD2 connector provides full functionality.
- Load management: The freely scalable, omnidynamic charging and load management smartJuice is an integral part of the j+ pilot and is compatible with all chargers marked with j+. smartJuice enables real-time monitoring of charging processes and the prioritization of individual cars.
- Availability: The j+ pilot is now available for download as a beta version in the App Store and Google Play Store. The app is initially available in German and English. Other languages will follow.
- Price: The basic version of the j+ pilot is free for the first four months. In-app purchases allow users to use the app to its full extent. Owners of Juice devices benefit from free features for life.
