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Home charging explained in a new way: Behavior, costs and the path to fair reimbursement

Home charging is an underrated efficiency and cost lever in e-mobility. Our data shows: It is not the price of electricity, but habits that determine charging behavior — and it is precisely this diversity that makes fair reimbursement demanding. The report shows why flat rates necessarily lead to over and under compensation and how individual, data-based models such as ChargeHome enable real fairness, transparency and cost efficiency for drivers and fleets.

2025-12-11

For many e-car drivers, charging at home is the most convenient and at the same time cheapest way to supply their vehicle. But in everyday life, people underestimate the exact potential of this charging location — for drivers, companies and entire fleets.

Our data shows that home charging is not just a convenience factor, but one of the central components of a cost-efficient, fair and sustainably operated e-mobility strategy. In this blog, we look at how much energy is charged at home, why electricity prices have little influence on charging behavior and why package solutions create systematic inequities in the long term.

How much is charged at home? Focus on the amount of energy

To better understand actual charging habits, we look at the average amount of energy charged at home per driver — regardless of the individual electricity price.

The evaluation of 273 fleet drivers over three months shows a very heterogeneous usage:

The average driver loads 212 kWh per month at home.
The distribution is extremely heterogeneous: Many charge rather little, while a few charge very high amounts of energy at home.
A large part is below 150 kWh per month while the top 10% over 400 kWh achieve per month.

But what really drives this behavior?

Habit beats electricity prices: The true driver of charging behavior

A key question is: Does a high energy price at home mean that less is charged?

Our data clearly shows: No.

The analysis of the monthly amount of energy charged in relation to the individual home tariff shows no discernible connection. Drivers with high energy tariffs don't charge less, and drivers with low tariffs don't charge anymore. The spread remains virtually the same across all price levels.

The observation makes it clear that price hardly plays a role for drivers when it comes to home charging.

For many drivers, the pattern is extremely simple and deeply rooted: “I come home, plug in and load.”

This intuitive behavior can also be achieved with data evidence. The analysis of charge states (State of Charge, SOC) At the start and end of charging processes, there is an extremely consistent picture that confirms this habitual pattern.

The evaluations of all home loads show a central pattern: Charging processes often start with a relatively high SOC

A large proportion of drivers start charging at an SOC of 40-60%. This means that there is no wait until the battery is largely empty — it is often plugged in much earlier.

This behavior is in line with what we mentioned “Safety charging”:

Drivers want safe enough range for the next day
You'd rather charge earlier than necessary — not out of rationality, but out of a sense of comfort and security
Range anxiety plays a role, but also pure routine.

In contrast to charging stations at work, “safety charging” at home does not lead to infrastructure bottlenecks. The private charging station belongs to the drivers themselves; no one else is usually dependent on it.

These analyses lead to a clear conclusion: Home charging is driven by habit and mobility patterns, not by the price of electricity.

For fleets, this means:

Users load routinely, not after more economic optimization
Fairness models must reflect real behavior, not theoretical pricing logics

Why fair reimbursement is not trivial — and flat rates always fail

At first glance, refunding home charges seems simple: electricity costs x consumption = done.

But as soon as companies try to implement this approach fairly and uniformly for many drivers, it becomes apparent that there are huge differences behind the uniformity of “home charging” — and it is precisely these that make compensation models highly complex.

Three factors shape this diversity:

Factor 1: No one charges the same — consumption is extremely different

In the fleet, there is an employee who charges barely 80 kWh per month at home because he has short distances. And there is the frequent commuter who regularly needs over 400 kWh due to long commutes. There are dozens of individual profiles in between — 120 kWh, 210 kWh, 650 kWh.

The reality is: The load volumes differ by a factor of 5 to 10.

Factor 2: Electricity prices differ massively — no average assumption is true

Although the average home rate is 0.29 CHF/kWh, the regional spread is enormous:

Some regions charge very cheaply.
Others — such as in Tessin or in Eastern Switzerland — are significantly higher.

A fixed price per kWh therefore necessarily leads to distortions:

Drivers in expensive regions are underpaid.
Drivers in favourable regions are overpaid.

Factor 3: Additional costs such as parking or infrastructure fees

In addition to pure electricity costs, apartment buildings with rental apartments in particular incur additional monthly fees for the charging parking space or the necessary infrastructure — often between 30-50 CHF per month. Many companies assume these additional costs for their employees.

Drivers pay an average of 30-50 CHF per month for the charging park or infrastructure — others do not.

Why flat rate models collapse in this reality

Many companies are considering flat rate solutions (fixed price per kWh or monthly fixed amount) to make reimbursement easier. At first glance, packages seem convenient. But because they did not take into account any of the real differences, they always lead to over- and undercompensation.

This pattern does not arise from errors in the system, but from the nature of the lump sum itself: It smoothes out differences that are in fact huge.

Stay cheaper at home — even with additional costs

Nevertheless, charging at home almost always remains significantly cheaper in practice than charging at public stations. Because even if you include the monthly parking fee, the price advantage clearly remains. This is also shown by a simple calculation example:

Driver charges 200 kWh per month
The electricity price in the village is 0.28 CHF/kWh
Monthly parking/infrastructure costs are 50 CHF
Total costs: 200 × 0.28 CHF = 56 CHF + 50CHF = 106 CHF

If the drivers had uploaded this publicly:

If the average price of kWh at public stations is 0.60 CHF/kWh
Total costs: 200 × 0.60 CHF = 120 CHF

Even with an additional cost of 50 CHF, home charging is still cheaper. In this example, the user continues to save 14 CHF per month — a significant saving for large fleets!

Conclusion: Fairness only comes from individuality

A usage-based refund with the actual electricity tariff — as ChargeHome calculates it — is more transparent, fairer and reflects the diversity of real charging patterns.

ChargeHome solves key challenges for many companies:

No more packages
No estimated averages
No admin mountains with Excel lists
No conflicts between drivers and fleet management

The combination of real vehicle data, precise kWh recording and automated billing makes home charging from a “sideshow” a real efficiency and cost driver.

For companies, this means less effort, more fairness, more transparency — and a solution that works for both drivers and fleets.

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ChargeHome - What makes our product different

Our ChargeHome product uses vehicle data instead of station data and thus enables accurate, hardware-independent billing of charging processes at home - even at several private addresses. Companies thus benefit from an automated, transparent process, and drivers in turn benefit from maximum flexibility. The article shows why vehicle-based data clearly outperforms traditional solutions.

2025-11-20

Everyday life with charging at home

For many e-car drivers, charging at home is the most convenient and at the same time cheapest way to charge their vehicle. The car is parked in the driveway or underground garage every evening anyway — so why not just plug it in and drive off the next morning with a full battery?

But in practice, billing in particular is often more complicated than it sounds. Not everyone has their own wallbox, and apartment buildings and rental properties often lack the option to install an intelligent charging station. Even where there is a wallbox, the question is: How can electricity costs be calculated correctly — especially if the vehicle is used for business purposes?

For companies, this is a key point in electrifying their fleets: How can charging at home be fairly, simply and transparently integrated into existing billing processes — without additional hardware, without complex installations and regardless of where someone lives or charges?

This is exactly where ChargeHome comes in:

With an approach that doesn't start at the charging station, but directly with the vehicle — and thus makes charging at home and billing as easy as it should be.

Why classic solutions are reaching their limits

This is because most standard solutions for recording charging processes are based on station data — i.e. information that comes directly from the charging station. This sounds obvious at first, but in practice it entails several restrictions.

1. High dependence on “intelligent” charging stations

For billing to be possible, charging processes must be measured precisely and determined via an interface. Simple, non-networked wallboxes and power outlets cannot provide this data. They do not record the amount of charged energy or the vehicle consumption. For this reason, a new “intelligent” charging station is required in many cases. This causes costs, installation costs and results in inconsistent data quality, as different formats and accuracies are used depending on the manufacturer.

2. Restricted freedom of choice for drivers

In apartment buildings or rental properties, it is often not possible to freely select or replace the charging station. In these cases, the charging infrastructure belongs to the administration, the landlord or the condominium owner — or it is part of a jointly installed solution. This means that employees depend on existing hardware, and standard solutions, which necessarily require a specific “intelligent” charging station, simply do not work here.

As a result, large parts of e-car drivers are not taken into account — particularly in urban areas where the proportion of apartment buildings is particularly high. In Switzerland, around 75% of people live in multi-family buildings. For companies with company car fleets, this means that the majority of their employees cannot be covered at all with traditional billing solutions. *

3. Closed system landscapes

Existing charging points, particularly in multi-party properties, are often already integrated into a billing or administration system of an energy supplier or external service provider. In such setups, the OCPP interface — the charging station's central communication connection — is already busy. Since this interface can only be used once, it is difficult to connect to an additional system in parallel.

It would be theoretically possible to integrate the station via a second technical interface such as Modbus. Modbus is an older, widely used industrial protocol that transmits simple measurement values (e.g. current, voltage, temperatures) but provides significantly less information than OCPP. In addition, the use of Modbus requires individual programming per manufacturer or even per model, which in practice is cost-intensive, administratively complex and susceptible to faults. Reliable additional integration into fleet processes is therefore realistically impossible to implement.

4. Limited range of use

Many solutions only work at the main residence. However, anyone who charges at a secondary location, at a holiday home or with friends cannot record or bill these charging processes. For companies with mobile employees or multiple private charging locations, this is a clear disadvantage.

5. No clear allocation for multiple vehicles

When different vehicles charge at the same station — such as the company car and the private vehicle — the station is usually unable to distinguish which amount of energy belongs to which vehicle. Accurate and fair billing is not possible in this way.

6. Unequal treatment compared to combustion vehicles

Many employees rightly expect cost neutrality when switching to electric mobility. While fuel is clearly billed using fuel cards for combustion vehicles, e-vehicles often involve manual processes, flat rates or delays. This reduces the acceptance of e-vehicles by employees.

Our approach: thinking from the vehicle

ChargeHome thinks the other way around — from the vehicle.

Because the vehicle knows best when, where and how much is being charged. It recognizes the battery level, the location and the kilometers traveled — in other words, exactly the information that is crucial for fair and simple billing.

Instead of installing new hardware for every employee, ChargeHome uses this existing vehicle data — securely, standardized and brand-independent. This makes the car itself a data source for charging at home.

Here is how it works:

‍Charging location recognition: ChargeHome uses the vehicle data to recognize when a vehicle is being charged at a private address — such as at home, at a holiday home or even with friends. ‍
Determination of charged energy: The app tracks the battery level (state of charge) and uses this to calculate exactly how much energy was added during the charging process. ‍
Automatic rate allocation: With ChargeHome, tariff allocation is completely automatic: As soon as a charging process is detected at a private address, the system assigns the correct household rate. The basis for this is the official ElCom pricing information, which is updated annually and transferred directly to ChargeHome. ‍
Direct refund: The loaded amount is refunded directly to the employee — without an additional tool, without manual entry and without intervention in existing processes.

This makes charging at home truly independent of the charging infrastructure for the first time. Whether via a simple power outlet, an intelligent wallbox, or an existing solution: ChargeHome works anywhere — with minimal effort and maximum transparency.

What are the benefits of ChargeHome?

ChargeHome solves central problems of classic, station-based solutions by working completely independently of the existing charging infrastructure. Employees do not have to select or replace their wallbox — a major advantage, especially for the many drivers in apartment buildings who have no control over the installation.

Since billing is not linked to a proprietary wallbox backend, ChargeHome also works where existing systems cannot be opened.

For drivers, everything is bundled in one app: They can enter several private addresses — from their own homes to second homes to holiday homes or the homes of friends and relatives. Each of these locations is automatically correctly identified and assigned the appropriate tariff, so that these private charging processes are also refunded cleanly.

At the same time, companies benefit from an equally simple and transparent administration. All charging processes recorded via the app are automatically incorporated into the fleet management tool. There, the data is neatly prepared so that the refunds can be processed comprehensibly and without additional manual effort.

Is that accurate enough? The answer to one of the most common questions

A common argument against vehicle-based billing is the question of accuracy: Can the amount of charged energy really be calculated reliably based on the battery level — or is a measurement at the charging station necessarily more accurate?

Reality shows a different picture. Physically, charging losses of 5-10% occur with every charging process, regardless of which wallbox is used. These losses occur along the entire charging infrastructure: from the home installation to the supply line, the wallbox and the charging cable to the onboard charger and the battery itself**. Put simply: A wallbox always shows more energy than actually arrives in the battery — even its measurement contains unavoidable losses.

Our internal evaluations show: The average deviation between ChargeHome and the station is only around 2.5%. ChargeHome is therefore within and in many cases even below the natural charging losses that are physically unavoidable.

To continuously ensure accuracy, we regularly carry out variance analyses between vehicle data and wallbox measurements. We use this data to continuously refine our calculation methods and to represent other vehicle models even more precisely.

Charging starts in the vehicle

ChargeHome rethinks charging at home — from the vehicle instead of from the station. With vehicle-based data, automatic billing and maximum flexibility, ChargeHome creates a new standard for simple, equitable and sustainable charging at home. This not only makes electric mobility more efficient, but also fairer and more suitable for everyday use — for companies and drivers alike.

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*57 percent of residential buildings are single-family homes - Real Estate Move Real Estate News Switzerland

**Charging losses in electric cars: That's how much is lost when charging

How clever charging management is revolutionizing charging at work

With the increasing electrification of company fleets, the workplace is becoming a central charging location. But our analyses show that there is often a big gap between when charging — and when it would make sense.

2025-11-06

Why charging at work is a key issue

With the growing use of electric vehicles, the workplace is becoming increasingly important as an important charging location. For companies that electrify their vehicle fleets, charging during working hours offers several advantages: Vehicles can be planned on company premises for several hours, users expect reliable charging points and the company can control the energy consumption.

But it is precisely this supposedly ideal starting point that also poses challenges: When many vehicles charge at the same time, there are peak loads and unnecessary electricity costs. It is therefore all the more important to understand the actual charging behavior and to use intelligent control concepts based on this.

How often do you charge at work anyway?

Our analyses show that not every fleet loads the same way.

In principle, corporate fleets can be divided into two groups: sales force fleets and office fleets. Sales representatives spend the majority of their time on the road. Your vehicles serve as a mobile work tool. They are less frequent at the company location during the day and therefore charge irregularly. Office vehicles, on the other hand, are regularly and for extended periods of time on company premises.

These different deployment patterns are clearly reflected in charging behavior: Office fleets charge twice as much energy at work as field service fleets.

When does charging take place?

A look at the course of the day shows that charging patterns follow a clear rhythm. Both office and field service fleets show a significant charging peak early in the morning, typically between 05:00 and 08:00, right when employees come to the office and connect their vehicle to the charging station first.

This routine has direct effects on network load and energy costs — and at the same time reveals untapped potential.

Rising electricity prices in the morning

At the start of work, many vehicles connect to the grid at the same time. This is a time when a lot of energy is traditionally required on the grid anyway. This results in so-called demand peaks, which are reinforced by a lower supply of renewable energy (especially photovoltaics). The result is rising electricity prices and a higher load on the grid connection.

For companies, this means that without active control, costs rise at exactly the hours when energy consumption is highest.

Unused charging potential in the afternoon

After the morning peak, charging activity levels off significantly. Many vehicles remain connected for the rest of the working day but are no longer actively charging. At the same time, PV production rises sharply from midday, just when cheaper electricity would be available. This time imbalance shows that a large part of the energy potential remains unused.

Intelligent charging management, not only related to building load management, could make targeted use of this phase — for example, by automatically moving charging processes to midday hours with low electricity prices. As a result, companies could both significantly increase their cost efficiency and, if they own their own PV system, maximize the self-consumption rate of their PV electricity.

Weekly patterns: energy demand follows work rhythm

Clear patterns can be seen not only throughout the day, but also throughout the week. At the beginning of the week — particularly on Monday and Tuesday — energy consumption is significantly higher. It decreases towards the end of the week.

This development reflects typical working habits: The start of the week is characterized by more office presence, while home offices or external appointments are increasing towards Friday. Flexible working time models and hybrid forms of work therefore directly influence the charging behavior of employees.

For companies, this means that charging infrastructure and energy planning must be increasingly adapted to these working patterns. A static system that assumes consistent use does not exploit its potential.

Cost factor: Charging at work remains attractive

Despite these challenges, charging at work remains particularly attractive from an economic perspective. On average, a kilowatt hour there costs around 23 centimes (median C4 tariff, Elcom) — compared to around 65 centimes at public charging stations.

This price advantage is a strong argument for companies to encourage their employees to invite them at work or at home, rather than in public spaces. At the same time, charging behavior follows fixed routines. Employees cannot be required to load at certain times or days — or even to come to the office at all. These individual patterns must therefore be respected but intelligently accompanied.

The data clearly shows that there is great potential for optimization between energy supply, charging behavior and work patterns. With data-based control solutions such as Smart Charging, we want to analyze and understand exactly these relationships. The aim is not only to optimize the energy load, but also to make the charging behavior smarter itself — without restricting employee flexibility.

The “safety charging” phenomenon

The observed charging behavior in the morning is closely linked to another routine that we constantly encounter in our everyday lives — the one we mentioned “Safety shop”.

Many drivers plug in their vehicles immediately after arriving at work, regardless of how full the battery is. Our data shows: The average start SoC (State of Charge) is often above 55%, which equates to an average of 250 km, and even higher for office fleets.

This means that a large part of the charging processes start even though the vehicle would actually still have enough energy for several trips. By way of comparison: On average, a person only travels around 30 kilometers per day by car (Source: Federal Statistical Office: Daily distance and travel time)

The behavior differs depending on the type of fleet:

Office fleets show particularly distinctive safety charging behavior. Here, vehicles are plugged in regularly before work starts and are usually fully charged up to 100%.
Field service fleets, on the other hand, have more variance in start and end SoC. Since these vehicles are used more frequently and often charge on the go, their charging behavior is more flexible and more demand-oriented, but less predictable.

Why do many charge so early and so full?

The reason is rarely the actual energy requirement, but mostly psychological safety: Many want to ensure that their vehicle is “ready” — for spontaneous trips, meetings or simply the good feeling of having enough range at the end of the day. This “range anxiety” means that vehicles are connected daily, even when there is no need.

What is rationally inefficient feels right for many drivers and therefore becomes routine.

Safety charging is a classic example of human habits that restrict technical efficiency.

As long as plugging in is part of the routine in the morning, charging behavior remains constant — even if the charging infrastructure becomes smarter and more flexible.

For companies, this means:

Load management alone is not enough — drivers' behavior is another important key.
Communication and user feedback are crucial for understanding routines and managing them in a targeted manner.
Charging infrastructure planning can also be optimized: More charging points are often built than would actually be necessary if you take real charging behavior into account.

This is exactly where we start

With ChargeSmart, we are working intensively on questions such as:

How often is the office store actually carried out per week?
When is the ideal time to charge — from a network and user perspective?
How can routines be designed in such a way that charging times remain flexible without losing convenience?

Our goal is not only to optimize energy loads, but also to make charging habits smarter so that charging at work is efficient, cost-effective and sustainable.

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Charging e-cars: A jungle of tariffs?

Anyone who wants to charge publicly knows it: compare apps, check tariffs, check fees - and yet you feel like you're in a jungle of tariffs. We'll show you why it's worthwhile to control all your charging processes with just one app.

2025-10-14

Anyone traveling with an e-car today and wants to charge at a public charging station knows the feeling: You pull out your mobile phone, scroll through various apps, compare tariffs. Nevertheless, in the end, you have the feeling that you actually need law school and a calculator to charge your car. Welcome to the public store app jungle!

CPO, EMP - who is actually doing what here?

Sounds like abbreviation bingo for now, but it's important:

In addition to planning and constructing the stations, CPOs are also responsible for smooth operation and regular maintenance. CPOs decide who can use the charging stations how, when and under what conditions.

An EMP not only ensures the billing of charging processes, but also the expansion and maintenance of a user-friendly charging network. Using an app with map and status display, drivers can find free CPO charging points and conveniently start charging digitally.

Between many EMPs and CPOs, there is a marketplace, such as Hubject or Girève, as a central roaming platform. These bundle charging points from different CPOs so that EMPs can offer their customers the broadest possible network.

Where it gets complicated...

What sounds like a simple system is much more complex in practice:

Not every EMP has access to all CPOs.
Some CPOs also act as EMPs and can therefore prefer their own stations. Some CPOs only release individual charging stations in their own EMP app.
Some EMPs are connected directly to individual CPOs, but run via the marketplace. There are additional transaction costs when roaming via a marketplace, but not with direct connections. This mix of direct connectivity and platform roaming has a direct impact on the final prices for drivers.

So far, so good and what exactly does that have to do with the prices for charging stations?

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Why does the same electricity cost differently

A small, fictitious example: Imagine you buy a drink in a supermarket. At Supermarkt A, the drink costs 1.50 CHF, at supermarket B it costs 2.40 CHF. Same content, different price. That's exactly how it works when charging, because:

CPOs may give EMPs different purchase prices.
Some CPOs prefer their own app and make life difficult for third-party providers.
There are also mixed models where you can charge cheaply with one app at a charging station and expensive with another app.
And some EMPs are trying to set up a uniform pricing model — which makes the comparison even more difficult for end customers.
There is also the issue of fair use fees: In theory, every EMP and CPO can set their own pricing rules. Some players actively exploit this, for example by displaying a low kWh price, but at the same time charging parking or parking fees. This makes the actual costs difficult for users to understand

The result? A price salad that end users have to scoop up at the end.

Do I need one app or ten?

Many drivers now have several charging apps on their mobile phones — one for slow charging stations in shopping centers, one for fast charging stations next to the motorway, one for emergencies. However, this not only makes charging more confusing, but also more stressful. After all, you just want to charge electricity instead of playing guesswork.

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What reality shows

We compared our clients' transactions with rates from other EMPs who are also CPOs. These providers often attract customers to their own charging points with very attractive kWh prices, but charge significantly more for other CPOs in their app — thus disadvantaging third-party charging infrastructure.

For our customers, the picture is clear: With ChargeOn, you save an average of around 10% per month across all transactions. The entire load mix is decisive, not the individual price of a specific CPO.

Our calculation is based on a realistic mixed calculation of 7,500 charging processes via different providers: Sometimes we are a bit more expensive, sometimes cheaper. But the bottom line is that ChargeOn is clearly ahead, with full transparency.

The illustration below shows how the charging activities of different fleets are distributed among different providers: CPO1-CPO4 stands for charging point providers with whom we currently have no cooperation, P1-P3 for partner stations where our users can charge at preferential conditions. The different areas show different fleets and make it visible that each fleet has its own charging patterns. The more is charged at partner stations, the greater the savings potential.

But the price is only half the story. If you only use the ChargeOn app, you'll benefit from other benefits:

All receipts in one app and in one portal: Put an end to the receipt craze.
Statistics about your charging behavior: insight into your driving and charging behavior and smart tips for your car.
Clear, transparent pricing structure: So that you can save even more money, we warn you before fair use fees apply.
Save even more in the partner network: Our partners are clearly marked with icons in the app. Load more there to save more.

Our Approach: Simple, Fair, and Reliable

That is exactly where we come in:

• Convenience: Put an end to app chaos. With just one app, you have access to thousands of charging points in the city, on the motorway or abroad.

• Top price: Our prices are extremely competitive in the mix. Instead of having to deal with opaque tariffs or constantly looking for the cheapest app, we provide you with a fair and transparent price level. In the long run, it is often cheaper than it seems at first glance.

• Fairness through structure: As a pure EMP, we do not operate our own charging stations. As a result, we are independent and can negotiate better terms with many CPOs and thus expand our partner network. We pass on these benefits directly to our customers.

In the end, it's about this: You should charge your e-car and not strain your nerves.

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Who charges where? A look at the charging behavior of different user groups

How does the availability of charging infrastructure influence the charging behavior of e-car drivers? Our current evaluation of almost 1000 drivers provides exciting insights — particularly for fleets.

2025-09-29

Charging is like refueling — just completely different. Some charge comfortably at home in the garage, others rely on public charging points, and still others will plug their car into the office tomorrow. This is exactly where it gets exciting: Depending on what options someone has, charging behavior changes.

We have analyzed the charging behavior and charged energy amounts of over 950 users (B2B and B2C). This involved three charging locations — at home, at work and in public — and equipment at home: your own wallbox, rented wallbox or with an adapter via a household socket. In addition, it was recorded whether the company had charging infrastructure. Our goal: To understand how charging infrastructure influences charging distribution and what levers companies and fleet managers have.

For fleet managers in particular, this knowledge is crucial: Electricity prices vary significantly depending on location and provider. If you understand where and when vehicles are being charged, you can not only increase drivers' comfort, but also optimize charging costs in a targeted manner and thus reduce the overall costs of the fleets in the long term.

Our results

Charging at home dominates: up to 80% of electricity is charged via the wallbox

Home is the most important charging location. Anyone who owns their own or rented wallbox charges there most often (around 80% of the amount of charged energy). Wallboxes are more convenient and powerful than simple power adapters. When charging via just one adapter, the amount of energy charged at home drops significantly — charging is slower and more cumbersome.

Workplace charging points shift the share of charged electricity away from home

The workplace is quickly becoming the second important charging location. Many of our corporate customers have already invested in charging infrastructure on the company premises. As soon as a charging station is available there, behavior changes significantly: The proportion of charging at home decreases while charging at work is much more frequent — but the amount of public charging power remains roughly the same.

Every second public load goes to the company as soon as the charging infrastructure is there

Even more exciting: When charging infrastructure is installed in the company, drivers without a home charging point can often handle around half of their entire charging current directly at their workplace — a remarkable lever!

20% remain public — even with home and workplace infrastructure, every fifth charging session remains on the go

Even though home and workplace charging cover the majority of charging processes, public charging remains an indispensable part of electric mobility. It ensures mobility where private charging infrastructure is not effective — for long distances, spontaneous trips or for drivers without their own charging point. For fleets, this means that public charging infrastructure is not a replacement, but a necessary addition.

Targeted infrastructure massively reduces fleet costs

A fixed charging station at home or at work brings one thing above all else: convenience. Drivers don't have to think about where they can charge every time and always have the charging point available. If this infrastructure is missing, planning costs are increasing and dependence on public pillars is increasing.

Conclusion for fleet operators

With every charging process that is moved from a public pillar to a home or workplace loader, overall costs fall and satisfaction increases.
Users with home charging infrastructure charge almost exclusively at home — investments in home charging points reduce the use of public infrastructure.
Charging points at work are heavily used as soon as they are available. Charging infrastructure on company premises is a decisive lever for charging behavior — especially for people without home charging infrastructure.
The combination of “home and work” results in maximum efficiency and minimal detours.

This blog article is the start of our new blog series, which is completely dedicated to the topic of “charging.” In the upcoming articles, we will dive deeper into various aspects of charging, highlight current trends and provide you with exclusive insights and practical tips. Look forward to exciting stories, innovative solutions and valuable insights from the world of e-mobility.

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Media release: Mazda and autoSense AG launch “Mazda Charging” across Europe

Mazda, together with autoSense AG, is launching “Mazda Charging” across Europe. The aim is an easier and smarter driving experience for all Mazda electric vehicle drivers across Europe.

Nicolas Noth

2025-08-19

Mazda and autoSense AG launch “Mazda Charging” across Europe

Zurich, August 19, 2025 — Mazda, together with autoSense AG, is launching “Mazda Charging” across Europe. The aim is an easier and smarter driving experience for all Mazda electric vehicle drivers across Europe. The new app makes public charging and payment easy and reliable. The service will be launched together with the brand-new MAZDA6e and reflects Mazda's comprehensive commitment to a seamless e-mobility experience.

Mazda Charging was developed together with autoSense AG. Mazda has chosen a European partner in order to be able to offer European customers the best solution. The app and all associated services are operated and provided by autoSense.

The new service was developed exclusively for Mazda electric vehicle owners and includes a special mobile app that provides easy access to a unified charging and payment platform that includes an extensive network of public charging stations across Europe.

“Charging a Mazda should be as easy as driving,” says Martijn ten Brink, CEO Mazda Motor Europe. “With Mazda Charging, we offer an intuitive, practical app that fits seamlessly into our customers' everyday lives. ”

Additional features that go beyond public charging are to be introduced shortly to offer Mazda-EV drivers further immediate benefits, such as charging optimized for cost efficiency or the use of green electricity. This is also an exciting opportunity for Mazda (Suisse) SA to work closely with autoSense AG as a pilot partner and market to support the introduction of these new features and further develop the product.

“With Mazda Charging, we are proud to offer one of the most attractive commercial and technical solutions in the area of electric mobility in Switzerland. The partnership with Mazda is also an important step towards strengthening our presence in European markets,” says Jaap Vossen, CEO autoSense AG.

Mazda Charging will go live at the same time as the Mazda 6e launch and will enable the automaker to offer customers a comprehensive experience of owning an electric vehicle right from the start.

About Mazda

Mazda Motor Corporation is a global automotive manufacturer headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan. Known for its design, craftsmanship and driving pleasure, Mazda is accelerating its journey to sustainable mobility with a focus on electrification and user-oriented innovations.

About autoSense:

autoSense AG is a leading provider of charging solutions for electric fleets, EV drivers and corporate fleet management. The company develops and operates innovative, modular solutions that seamlessly connect the charging, billing and management of electric company vehicles, whether at work, at home or on the go. With autoSense's central platform, companies have full transparency and control over all charging processes, benefit from automated refunds and comprehensive cost control and can thus operate their fleets efficiently and sustainably. autoSense AG, based in Zurich, was founded in 2018 and is part of the AMAG Group and Zurich Insurance Switzerland.

Contact Mazda

Mazda Press Center, mazda-press@mazdaeur.com

Contact autoSense AG

NicolasNoth, nicolas@autosense.ch

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Conditions of participation

Conditions of participation for the autoSense and AMAG competition

2025-07-14

Participation conditions for the autoSense and AMAG competition

1. Organizer

The organizerof this competition is autoSense, Badenerstrasse 141, 8004 Zürich,Switzerland (hereinafter referred to as “autoSense”), in cooperation with AMAGAutomobil und Motoren AG, Alte Steinhauserstrasse 1, 6330 Cham, Switzerland(hereinafter referred to as “AMAG”). Thecompetition is carried out on the basis of the following conditions ofparticipation, which are accepted as binding upon participation.

2. Eligibility

All naturalpersons residing in Switzerland or Liechtenstein who have reached the age of 18are eligible to participate. The following are excluded from the competition:

People under 18 years of age
Employees of autoSense, AMAG and their affiliated companies
Employees of participating advertising agencies

3. Participation conditions

Participationis free of charge. To participate in the competition, both of the followingsteps must be completed during the entry period:

Register for the prize draw using the online form provided
Migration from the autoSense app to the AMAG app with an existing autoSense user account

The second step in migrating from the autoSense app to the AMAG app with an existing autoSense user account is as follows:

The same email address must be used as the original autoSense user account
The AMAG app can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store
After logging in with the existing email address, an automatic request for migration is sent
The migration must be confirmed by selecting the “Migrate” option
A new password is then set for the AMAG app

After successful completion of the migration and confirmed registration via the provided online form for the prize draw, participation is considered valid

The order of implementation (migration or login) is irrelevant. It iscrucial that both steps are fully completed within the participation period.

Multiple participations are excluded.

4. Exclusion from the competition

autoSense and AMAG reserve the right to exclude participants from thecompetition without giving reasons if they suspect manipulation, misuse orviolation of these terms of participation.

Incomplete orincorrect information about the person will also result in disqualification.

5. Early termination/change of the competition

autoSense and AMAG reserve the right to interrupt, adjust or end thecompetition at any time without notice or giving reasons, in particular in theevent of:

technical issues
legal reasons
Suspicion of manipulation or other unforeseen circumstances

There is no right to hold the competition.

6. Prize, participation period and draw

Participation is possible from July 21, 2025 to August 7, 2025(11:59 p.m.). Thewinners will be drawn after the closing date for entries in the periodfrom August 14, 2025 to August 18, 2025 under supervision andat random.

You can win the following prizes:

1×2 tickets for a Bastian Baker concert (date of choice) worth ca. CHF 110.-
5× charging or refueling vouchers worth CHF 50.— each
3× vintage cooler bags worth CHF 29.- each

The profitsare not transferable, not exchangeable and notwithdrawable in cash.

7. Notification of winnings and claim

The winners will be notified by email. Performed within two (2) weeks No response after thenotification has been sent, the prize expires and a replacement person isidentified. There will be no correspondence about the competition.

8. Disclaimer

The liability of autoSense and AMAG and their employees, legalrepresentatives or vicarious agents is — to the extent permitted by law —limited to cases of intent and gross negligence. The winners bear all additional,operating and follow-up costs associated with the prize themselves.

9. Data protection

By participating, participants agree that their personal data provided aspart of the competition may be used to carry out and process the competition.You can withdraw this consent at any time by e-mail to support@autosense.ch possible.The data will be passed on to third parties not, except within theautosense/AMAG group of companies. Requests for information and deletion underdata protection law must be sent to privacy@autosense.ch tofix.

10. Legal process

Legal recourse is excluded. There will be no correspondenceabout the competition.

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Media release: autoSense and DPD Switzerland launch pioneering pilot project

autoSense and DPD Switzerland launch pioneering pilot project for intelligent charging of e-vehicle fleets

Nicolas Noth

2025-06-11

autoSense and DPD Switzerland launch pioneering pilot project for intelligent charging of e-vehicle fleets

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Zurich, June 11, 2025 — autoSense, leading innovator in the area of charging solutions for electric vehicles and fleet management for companies, raises DPD Switzerland Taking sustainable logistics to a new level: With the launch of a pioneering pilot project for intelligent charging of e-fleets, the two companies are setting new standards in the industry. The project is funded as part of project funding from LaddenPunkt supports and is considered a milestone in the transformation of the Swiss logistics landscape.

The intelligent charging solution is at the heart of the project “chargeSmart” from autoSense, which is being tested in operational use for the first time at DPD Switzerland. As a data-based solution, chargeSmart dynamically adapts the charging of e-vehicles to the energy market, the availability of renewable electricity and the operating times of vehicles. Charging processes are carried out automatically when electricity prices are low, which makes fleet operation more economical and network-friendly.

In addition, the battery capacities of DPD's commercial vehicles will be made available to Swissgrid for control energy. This not only leads to additional income, but also helps to stabilize the Swiss power grid and thus promote the integration of renewable energies.

“We are thrilled to be implementing this pioneering pilot project together with DPD Switzerland,” says Jaap Vossen, CEO of autoSense. “The electrification of fleets is a game changer for sustainable mobility. With ChargeSmart, we are creating a solution that combines efficiency and sustainability and makes a tangible contribution to the energy revolution. The funding from LadenPunkt confirms the relevance and innovative power of our technology,” continues Vossen.

DPD Switzerland pursues ambitious goals: By 2030, the entire delivery fleet, and by 2035 even the entire Linehaul fleet, should be converted to electric drives. Even today, 100% of the electricity in all DPD depots comes from renewable sources. “With the pilot project together with autoSense and LadenPunkt, we are consistently breaking new ground to achieve our climate goals even faster,” emphasizes Ville Heimgartner, Senior Innovation Project & Sustainability Manager. “Intelligent charging management is the key to scaling our electric fleet. We are looking forward to the results of this innovative test. ”

The pilot project will run until the end of 2025 and will provide valuable insights for the entire industry. The results are directly incorporated into the further development of ChargeSmart and thus accelerate the electrification of Swiss mobility.

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About autoSense:

autoSense AG is a leading provider of charging solutions for electric fleets and fleet management for companies. The company develops and operates innovative, modular solutions that seamlessly connect the charging, billing and management of electric company vehicles, whether at work, at home or on the go. With autoSense's central platform, companies have full transparency and control over all charging processes, benefit from automated refunds and comprehensive cost control and can thus operate their fleets efficiently and sustainably. autoSense AG, based in Zurich, was founded in 2018 and is part of the AMAG Group and Zurich Insurance Switzerland.

About DPD Switzerland:

DPD Switzerland is one of Switzerland's leading private express and parcel service providers and, with 1,200 employees and drivers, delivers over 24 million parcels to companies and private individuals every year. The company, based in Buchs ZH, is represented at thirteen locations in Switzerland and neighboring countries and with over 1,000 DPD Pickup parcelshops. DPD Switzerland is part of Geopost.

https://www.dpd.ch/de

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About LadenPunkt:

LadenPunkt is a program to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in Switzerland. With project funding, LadenPunkt supports innovative projects and solutions in the area of charging infrastructure. LadenPunkt is part of EnergieSchweiz and is responsible for the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE).

https://www.laden-punkt.ch/de/home/

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Media contact:

Nicolas Noth, CMO autoSense AG, nicolas@autosense.ch, www.autosense.ch

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Clyde Mobility AG

Clyde offers the most flexible car subscription for Switzerland. It's never been easier to drive your own car.

Nicolas Noth

2025-03-01

About Clyde Mobility AG
Clyde Mobility AG is a leading provider of e-car subscriptions in Switzerland. Customers pay a fixed monthly instalment for the right car on subscription, which covers all costs such as insurance, service and taxes. Electricity for public and private charging is also included on request.

Clyde Mobility AG belongs to the AMAG Group and is part of the AMAG Energy & Mobility division.

Learn more about Clyde Mobility AG

Helion Energy AG

Thanks to the combined know-how and regionally based locations, Helion is able to professionally and competently meet all requirements relating to photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pumps and electric mobility throughout Switzerland.

Nicolas Noth

2025-03-01

As one of Switzerland's most committed energy solutions companies, Helion has set itself the goal of actively promoting the new energy world. With an interdisciplinary team, Helion is active and regionally anchored throughout Switzerland.

Energy efficiency and alternative energies form the core of all business considerations at Helion. The development of our own cutting-edge technologies, the optimization of services and the quality of relationships — with partners, customers and employees — are central to this.

Helion has been implementing projects in the areas of photovoltaics, energy storage, heat pumps and charging stations for electric vehicles since 2008. The services range from consultation and planning to installation and life-long service. The systems come from a single source and are optimally coordinated and continuously optimized by the HelionOne energy management system.

Like autoSense AG, Helion Energy AG is part of the AMAG Group and is also part of the AMAG Energy & Mobility division.

More about Helion Energy AG

Energy and mobility: Bringing together what belongs together

chargeSmart, the smart charging solution from autoSense, automatically optimizes charging processes, reduces charging costs for users by up to 30% and works directly via the vehicles, regardless of the existing charging infrastructure.

2025-05-26

The Swiss electricity system is facing the biggest change in its history. The trend is moving away from a few large central power plants towards a large number of decentralised, active electricity users and producers, known as prosumers. This is how Swissgrid AG sums it up. This means that our grid must become more flexible in order to balance supply and demand.

Martin Everts, Managing Director of AMAG Energy & Mobility and Chairman of the Board of Directors of autoSense AG, presents the chargeSmart solution from autoSense AG in the ‘Die Idee’ section of SRF's news programme 10vor10: Electric cars are charged at specific times when a lot of solar power is fed into the grid and electricity prices are low. At the same time, the batteries of electric cars can be used to stabilise the grid. This makes electric mobility more economically attractive and supports the integration of renewable energies into the energy system. Christian Schaffner from ETH Zurich also sees great potential: ‘In the future, significantly more flexibility will be needed. Electric cars with intelligent charging management can do exactly that.’

Click here for the video “Die Idee” (in german language):

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Summary for urgent readers:

In Switzerland, both solar production and the number of electric vehicles are increasing sharply — intelligent charging allows vehicles to be charged exactly when solar energy is plentiful and electricity is cheap
ChargeSmart, the smart charging solution from autoSense, automatically optimizes charging processes, reduces charging costs for users by up to 30% and works directly via the vehicles, regardless of the existing charging infrastructure
With this technology, electric vehicles can also serve as decentralized energy storage for the power grid — they thus help to ensure grid stability and save expensive infrastructure investments

The supply side: solar energy on the upswing

Solar energy now accounts for an impressive 11% of the electricity consumed in Switzerland. The expansion of photovoltaics, particularly in residential areas, has risen sharply in recent years — the installed capacity has increased almost six-fold from 0.3 GW in 2019 to 1.78 GW in 2024. While this makes extremely sense from an environmental point of view and in terms of Switzerland's energy independence, it brings new challenges — namely the weather-related fluctuations in production and overproduction on particularly sunny days. This is especially true in view of the fact that solar energy cannot yet be stored on a large scale for periods of less electricity production. This is also reflected in the so-called “Duck Curve”: The more solar is added, the more electricity prices fall at noon and afternoon when solar energy flows into the grid.

*Duck Curve Switzerland. The influence of solar energy on midday and afternoon prices is becoming stronger from year to year as more solar is added.*

The demand side: e-mobility on the rise

At the end of 2024, 202,000 electric vehicles were already registered in Switzerland, and 2,904 new ones were added in January 2025 alone — 23% more than in January 2024. Electric vehicles are driving up electricity consumption significantly: While a typical single-family home without a heat pump consumes around 4,000 kWh of electricity per year, this increases by a further 2,500 kWh when an electric vehicle is added. This substantial additional demand in turn puts a strain on the grid — particularly critically because many electric cars are charged precisely when electricity is scarce and expensive.

For example, employees come to the office in the morning, plug in their electric vehicles at work and start charging immediately. However, this happens precisely when electricity consumption is skyrocketing anyway, for example because households are starting the day, companies are starting their production, etc. and the sun is not yet strong — electricity prices are correspondingly high. The same scenario is repeated in the evening: Vehicles from logistics, field service, etc. return to the depot, are plugged in and loaded directly. Even at this time, prices are at a peak: People come home from work, cook, watch TV, turn on the washing machine — at the same time, the sun has already set, there is no more PV production, meaning the electricity price is high.

Electricity prices and charging cycles as of May 12, 2024. While an office worker comes to the office at 7:30 a.m. today, plugs in and charges his electric vehicle, chargeSmart optimizes this charge by shifting the charge during times of low prices.

The solution: chargeSmart

The clever combination of both factors with a pinch of intelligence provides the solution: charging vehicles exactly when solar production is running at full speed and electricity prices are therefore low. chargeSmart, our intelligent solution, learns when a driver usually uses their car and predicts individual driving and charging behavior based on this. For example, the system recognizes at which charging station each vehicle is typically plugged in and whether recharging can be carried out there without restrictions, or whether there is a so-called load management system that limits recharging at specific times.

Based on these findings, the user's charging processes are optimized and specifically postponed in times of low electricity prices. For example, if a logistics vehicle comes back to the depot in the evening and is infected, the load only starts in the middle of the night when electricity prices are lower again. This network-friendly charging results in substantial savings of up to 30% in charging costs for the user — depending on the vehicle and charging behavior. A nice side effect: By combining photovoltaic production and demand for electric vehicles, system costs can be reduced, i.e. less network expansion is required. The unique advantage of chargeSmart: Since we control them directly via the vehicles and not through the detour of electricity meters or charging stations, our solution works independently of the installed charging infrastructure and harmonizes perfectly with vehicles of almost all brands.

The user hardly notices anything about the intelligent controller — the system reliably guarantees that the desired charge level is reached and, for example, leaves fast charging processes untouched. While everyone can use the solution, today only companies that procure at least part of the electricity on the spot market and therefore use variable electricity tariffs benefit from the cost savings. Similar for private customers: If they do not have a dynamic electricity tariff, such as a time-variable network tariff, they cannot yet benefit from the product.

From intelligent charging to control energy: The next level

chargeSmart goes even one step further and offers the controlled vehicles on the standard energy markets. Background: The power grid must be constantly maintained at a balance of 50 Hz to prevent power outages. For this purpose, precise forecasts of production and consumption are made. If reality deviates from the forecast, for example because a power plant suddenly fails or the weather changes unexpectedly, there is a risk of an imbalance with critical voltage fluctuations. Swissgrid activates control energy to quickly stabilize the frequency and bring it back to 50 Hz.

Control energy is essential reserves, some of which can be retrieved from Swissgrid in a matter of seconds. Traditionally, a large part of control energy in Switzerland is provided by powerful pumped storage power plants, which can be activated quickly. But control energy can also be supplied by other storage systems — in particular the batteries of thousands of electric cars: “Electric cars will be as important as GrosEP transfer storage power plants. Electric cars as storage systems for the power grid — that is the future,” says Serge Wisselmann, Head of Regulatory Energy Markets Swissgrid, in an interview with Ueli Schmezer. The Federal Council also sees potential. Intelligent charging avoids peak loads and thus saves expensive investments in new lines or reserve power plants, according to a report published last December. Such systems could make a “decisive contribution to better integration of photovoltaic production,” the Federal Council continued.

A simple rough calculation shows the potential of electric vehicles for control energy: According to the study “Understanding Charging Infrastructure 2050” by the Federal Office of Energy, around 2 million electric vehicles are expected in Switzerland by 2035 and as many as 4 million by 2050. Based on the current charging behavior of these vehicles, there is a theoretical potential for control energy of around 1,000 MW in 2035 and an impressive 2,000 MW in 2050. By comparison, 1,000 MW is roughly equivalent to the output of the Linth-Limmern pumped storage power plant, which cost more than 2 billion CHF to build over several years. These figures exceed the control energy capacity currently requested by Swissgrid (approx. +/- 400 MW secondary control energy and +/- 500 MW tertiary control energy) many times over. Although the comparison with Linth Limmern is correct in terms of performance, the pumped storage power plant has a significantly higher energy capacity. In order not to impair user mobility, we intend to use only a small portion of the battery capacity at a time and are therefore unable to provide energy capacity over a longer period of time, while Linth-Limmern is able to maintain its 1,000 MW output over a longer period of time.

The conclusion is obvious: With chargeSmart, the new smart charging solution from autoSense, electric vehicle owners not only save money by reducing their operating costs, but also actively reduce network expansion costs and make an important contribution to a stable, sustainable power supply.

Want to know more about chargeSmart?

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Sources:

https://www.swissolar.ch/de/markt-und-politik/markt-schweiz/solarmonitor-schweiz

https://www.epexspot.com/en/market-results

https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/de/home/statistiken/mobilitaet-verkehr/verkehrsinfrastruktur-fahrzeuge/fahrzeuge/strassen-neu-inverkehrsetzungen.html

https://publuu.com/flip-book/455636/1220413

https://www.newsd.admin.ch/newsd/message/attachments/78058.pdf

https://www.axpo.com/ch/de/energie/produktion-und-verteilung/wasserkraft/pumpspeicherwerk-limmern.html

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Media release: Merger of autoSense AG and Helion chargeON

autoSense AG and Helion chargeON have announced their merger. The aim of the merger is to combine the know-how of both companies and expand the range of charging solutions for electric vehicle fleet customers.

Nicolas Noth

2025-03-03

Merger of autoSense AG and Helion chargeON: Shaping the future of e-mobility together.

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Zurich, March 3, 2025

autoSense AG and Helion chargeON announce their merger. From now on, the two companies are joining forces and will operate together under the autoSense AG brand in the future. The aim of the merger is to combine the know-how of both companies and, in particular, to consistently expand the range of charging solutions for fleet customers and their electric vehicles.

The merger creates a leading provider of e-mobility solutions in Switzerland. Thanks to joint resources and combined expertise, the product portfolio in the area of EV charging for vehicle fleets is clearly clarified.

Companies benefit from improved control options for public charging and the integration of their own stations, as well as from fair and direct electricity reimbursement for employees with company cars who charge at home.

Jaap Vossen, CEO of autoSense AG, emphasizes: “With this merger, we are strengthening our role as a leading provider of e-mobility solutions. Our customers can rely on even more innovative products and long-term added value.”

As part of the merger, AMAG Group acquires the share of Swisscom and thus also the majority of autoSense AG. Zurich Switzerland remains a shareholder. This change strengthens autoSense AG's financial basis and enables strategic development with a long-term perspective.

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About autoSense AG

autoSense AG is a leading company in fleet management and charging solutions for electric vehicles. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and customer benefits, autoSense is driving the future of e-mobility.

contact:

Nicolas Noth, CMO autoSense AG, nicolas@autosense.ch, www.autosense.ch

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Why the autoSense digital logbook is essential for companies

Efficient fleet management solutions: Why the autoSense digital logbook is essential for companies.

Nicolas Noth

2024-11-13

In an increasingly data-driven world in which sustainability and efficiency are the focus, autoSense offers a comprehensive solution for fleet management that is particularly convincing in terms of usability and range of functions compared to competing products. With autoSense's digital logbook, companies can not only optimize the management of their vehicle fleets, but also create valuable environmental assessments and maintain tax-compliant documentation. autoSense stands out with special features that make the offer particularly attractive for companies with a high proportion of company cars and business trips.

A comparison of the most important functions

1. Tax-compliant, digital logbook‍

The autoSense solution meets all regulatory requirements for a tax-compliant logbook. Compared to other providers, who often rely on complex solutions, autoSense scores points with a clear and intuitive user interface. The simple documentation of business and private trips simplifies the billing process and helps to easily comply with tax requirements. This relieves administration and reduces the risk of documentation errors — an advantage that is not always self-evident even among competitors.

2. Easy separation of business and private trips

For many companies, separating business and private trips is a key challenge. autoSense offers a particularly clear and simple solution here: With the help of the app, every trip can be directly categorized, which enables precise recording of CO₂ emissions. This aspect is particularly important today, as companies are increasingly attaching importance to a transparent and accurate environmental balance sheet. Compared to other products, which often only offer basic journey data collection, autoSense is therefore a useful tool for optimizing the sustainability strategy.

3. Full control over driving data

In contrast to many competitors, where drivers may only have limited access to their data, autoSense gives users full control. This not only promotes trust in the solution, but also protects the privacy of employees. Companies benefit from this feature as it ensures data integrity and accuracy without sacrificing drivers' privacy.

4. Driving behavior analysis

‍A special feature of autoSense fleetPro light is the analysis of driving behavior. Drivers can evaluate and improve their driving style themselves, which can not only increase efficiency, but also lead to increased safety and potentially lower operating costs. Some competitors offer similar functions, but autoSense stands out due to its particularly user-friendly presentation and ease of use, which promotes acceptance among users.

5. Easy expense report

‍By automating expense reporting, autoSense significantly reduces administrative costs for employees and controlling. The automatic recording of data saves time and minimizes billing errors — an advantage compared to manually managed solutions or less automated tools.

6. Refueling and charging

‍autoSense offers the option for transactions, in particular refueling or charging processes by the fleet driver. The nearest charging stations or gas stations are simply shown in the app, including navigation to them. Includes central billing.

7. Detailed trip data collection through categorization

‍The ability to create different categories for different driving purposes enables a detailed analysis of trips and helps companies to use their resources in a more targeted manner. Especially in industries where detailed tracking of trips is important, e.g. in sales or during service calls, autoSense offers significant added value compared to competing products, which often only allow rudimentary categorizations.

8. Cost efficiency

‍Compared to other solutions, autoSense fleetPro light is attractively priced: the basic cost is CHF 19 per vehicle per month, and the necessary OBD-II adapter is available for a one-time purchase price starting at CHF 79. This makes the solution particularly well suited for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Summarized

With autoSense, companies can not only efficiently manage their vehicle fleets, but also actively contribute to improving their sustainability record. The functions of the digital logbook offer significant added value compared to many competing products through tax-compliant documentation, clear separation of trips and innovative functions such as driving behavior analysis. Combined with attractive conditions, autoSense is a valuable investment for companies looking for modern, cost-effective and environmentally conscious fleet management solutions.

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Swisscom optimizes e-mobility management with autoSense fleetCharge

The electrification of the company fleet represents significant progress for Swisscom and is an important milestone in achieving ambitious climate goals. autoSense is accompanying the company on this journey and at the same time motivating other companies to make the switch to electric mobility.

Nicolas Noth

2024-11-05

Swisscom, as a pioneer in digitalization, sustainability and electric mobility, was faced with the challenge of optimising the charging of electric vehicles for both employees and external users. The solution: autoSense AG with its innovative platform fleetCharge. This provides Swisscom with seamless and efficient management of charging processes at company locations, in public spaces and in the private environment of employees.

The challenge: Uniform charging network for different user groups

Swisscom needed a solution that could easily charge company vehicles, private electric cars from employees and use by external drivers at the company's locations. In addition, there was a need to make the billing of charging processes simple and transparent both internally and externally. This included not only the use of public charging stations, but also charging at home.

The solution: autoSense fleetCharge. And one app for all energy purchases

With fleetCharge, autoSense Swisscom offers a holistic solution that integrates charging processes at company locations, in public areas and at home. Employees and external users can use the same platform to manage their charging processes, whether publicly, at company headquarters or at home.

At Swisscom locations, all charging stations were integrated into the fleetCharge backend. Three tariffs are active for billing energy purchases:

Tariff A: Swisscom employees charge their company vehicles, which are billed internally.
Tariff B: Employees charge their private vehicles, and the costs are billed via credit card at special rates.
Tariff C: External users charge their vehicles and pay the official rate via their credit card.

Home charging: flexible and easy

A unique selling point of fleetCharge is the seamless integration of Home Charging.

Regardless of the infrastructure used, employees can also simply have their electricity purchased at home billed. An example shows the calculation for an employee in one month:

Distance traveled: 1,000 km (determined by telematics)
Average consumption per 100 km: 20 kWh
Total energy consumption: 200 kWh
Of which publicly charged: 50 kWh
Charged at company location: 30 kWh
Charged at home: 120 kWh

The energy charged at home is calculated on the basis of the local electricity tariff. With an example rate of CHF 0.35 per kWh, this results in a remuneration of CHF 42, which can be transmitted directly to the customer's compensation system via interfaces.

The result: efficient processes and transparent billing

Michael Klasa, Head of Mobility at Swisscom

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“By using fleetCharge, Swisscom can efficiently manage the charging infrastructure, make billing transparent and automated, and significantly increase convenience for employees and external users,” says Michael Klasa, Head of Mobility at Swisscom. “Employees benefit from easy handling and clear tariff structures, while Swisscom has a uniform solution for managing and billing all energy purchases — whether at work, in public or at home. This helps us both to reduce the average costs per kWh across the entire company fleet and to minimize the time spent at the charging point.”

The electrification of the company fleet represents significant progress for Swisscom and is an important milestone in achieving ambitious climate goals. autoSense is accompanying the company on this journey and at the same time motivating other companies to make the switch to electric mobility. In this way, we can make a positive contribution to climate protection and shape a sustainable future together.

autoSense to the third: another certificate in 2024 for ISO audits

autoSense achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications again in 2024. A quality mark for our customers too.

Nicolas Noth

2024-10-14

In September 2024, autoSense successfully achieved ISO certification for the third time. The ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications confirm that autoSense has established, applied and continuously developed an efficient quality management system and a first-class information security management system. With these certifications, autoSense not only ensures high standards in the areas of quality and safety, but also strives for continuous improvement.

ISO 9001 certification confirms compliance with fundamental principles such as employee orientation, clear process structures, effective error management and strong leadership skills. It supports data-based decision-making processes and creates transparency within the company.

The ISO 27001 certification proves the effectiveness of autoSense's information security management system. This internationally recognized standard defines the requirements for the introduction, implementation, documentation and optimization of an ISMS, which also focuses on continuous improvement.

The importance of these certifications is also growing in exchange with investors, partners and corporate customers. For autoSense fleet customers, they represent a guarantee that the key aspects of quality and data security are guaranteed. This is a key factor for building trust and successfully expanding partnerships.

Media release: autoSense & Gireve partnership

autoSense partners with Gireve to expand its strategy for managing electric fleets.

Nicolas Noth

2024-10-10

autoSense and Gireve partnership

autoSense is advancing its mission to provide innovative, environmentally friendly mobility solutions through a partnership with Gireve. It has linked its comprehensive mobility platform to Gireve's roaming network, improving service offerings and providing wider access to electric vehicle (EV) charging systems across Europe.

As a provider of advanced fleet management solutions, autoSense enables companies to monitor and optimize their vehicle fleets, reduce operating costs and minimize their environmental impact. The end-to-end platform supports centralized management, seamless billing, and efficient operation of charging processes for electric vehicles.

Vision autoSense

“We are very excited about our partnership with Gireve. This is an important step for us and will help us achieve our vision of efficient and seamless sustainable driving,” says Jaap Vossen, CEO of autoSense. “We will expand our leading position in combining telematics and charging processes for fleets to make it easier to electrify our customers' fleets. ”

autoSense now covers over 500,000 charging points across Europe and offers companies an efficient integration of electric vehicles into their fleets, a clear solution for charging at home, and the correct calculation and compensation for these charging processes.

Charged for change: Let's shape the future of mobility together!

How to get your car ready for fall — tips and checklist for autumn

Autumn brings colder temperatures and wet weather, which places special demands on your car. With a check of the lights, tires, battery and windshield wipers, you're well prepared for the season. Also remember to make an appointment for a tire change early on.

2024-09-22

Autumn is here and not only brings colorful leaves, but also changeable weather conditions. For car drivers, this means time to prepare the vehicle for the coming season! Whether it's slippery roads, leaves or fog — autumn places special demands on your car. Here are the most important steps to get your car ready for fall and get through the cooler season safely.

1. Check lighting

It gets dark earlier in autumn, and rain or fog can further impair visibility. Make sure that all lights on your car are working properly: headlights, taillights, turn signals, and fog lights. It is important to check the lighting regularly in order to always be clearly visible and to be able to see enough yourself.

Tip: If you notice that a light is dimmer or fails completely, have it repaired as soon as possible or replace the light bulb.

2. Check the windshield wipers

Rain and fog are not uncommon in autumn. A clear view of the road is essential, so your windshield wipers should be in top shape. If the wipers make noises or leave streaks, it's time to change the wiper blades.

Tip: Refill windshield wiper water with frost protection — this protects against the first cold snap.

3. Change tires — plan early

Autumn is also the time for winter tires. As soon as temperatures drop permanently below 7°C, winter tires offer better grip on wet or icy roads. It is advisable to plan the change early, as workshops fill out quickly in autumn.

Tip: When changing, also pay attention to the profile of your tires. The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm, but for greater safety, winter tires should have at least 4 mm tread.

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4. Check the battery

Colder temperatures affect the car battery, especially when it is older. In autumn, you should make sure that your battery still has enough power to survive the winter. A battery test in the workshop can give you peace of mind.

Tip: If your battery is already weak, now is the time to replace it. In the worst case scenario, an unexpected outage in winter could leave you stranded in the cold.

5. Frost protection for radiator and windshield washer

In autumn, it is important that your car is well protected against the coming cold spells. Check the frost protection level in the radiator and windshield washer. Both fluids should be adequately protected against low temperatures to prevent frost damage.

6. Protect paint and seals

Wet weather and leaves can damage your paint and car seals. Clean your car regularly to protect the paint and make sure that door and window seals are well-maintained and not brittle. A protective agent for rubber seals prevents them from freezing in winter.

Tip: A wax seal protects the paint from moisture and dirt.

7. Interior and ventilation

Moisture and wetness in the car can quickly become unpleasant. Make sure that the ventilation is working properly to prevent fogging up windows. You can also use moisture protection, such as an indoor dehumidifier, to prevent mold formation.

Stay safe and get your car ready for fall!

Electric mobility on the rise in Europe — an analysis

The EU's European Green Deal calls for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 and climate neutrality in Europe by 2050. What is the state of electric mobility in Europe? Our analysis shows that.

2024-08-29

Electric mobility on the rise in Europe: an analysis

The EU's European Green Deal states: Compared to 1990, greenhouse gas emissions must fall by at least 55% by 2030 and net emissions should be reduced to zero by 2050, making Europe the “first climate-neutral continent.” The transport sector currently accounts for around a quarter of emissions — and the trend is rising.

In addition to the shift to more sustainable forms of transport such as rail, electric mobility and the massive increase in the share of clean vehicles in the overall fleet represent a core element for achieving climate goals.

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1. Which countries and data were analysed?

One of the main sources of data was the “Road” section of the EU's “European Alternative Fuels Observatory” website. Here, the European Commission provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the status and development of road mobility for alternatively powered vehicles in the 27 countries of the EU plus Great Britain, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Turkey and, last but not least, Switzerland.
Among the alternative drive systems, our analysis focused on electric mobility and focused on purely battery-powered vehicles (BEVs) in the passenger car and van (M1&N1) classes. From a current perspective, battery technology represents the most promising alternative drive.

The most important parameters for the analysis were overall fleet size, BEV share, absolute and relative growth in BEVs, expansion of charging infrastructure and corresponding incentives in the individual states, such as tax benefits.

In our core analysis, we focused on what we consider to be the 20 most interesting countries. In other words, very small countries, countries with currently very low BEV populations and/or growth and, from a Swiss perspective, geographically more distant or hard-to-reach regions were not examined in more detail.

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2. Current share of purely battery-powered vehicles (BEVs)

For the top 20 countries considered, the average share of BEVs in the total fleet is actually just over 2%. This is surprising at first glance, as the topic of electric mobility is not new. On closer inspection, on the one hand, the differences between countries are very large — Norway has by far the largest share with around 20%, followed by Sweden and Denmark with around 6% and the Netherlands with around 5%. All other countries are between around 0.3% and 3%. On the other hand, hybrid vehicles and in some countries, such as Italy, LPG/LNG vehicles still account for a relatively high proportion of alternative drives. In Switzerland, the current BEV share is around 3.5%.

Nevertheless, there are just under 7 million BEVs so far compared to a total fleet of over 300 million vehicles in the top 20 countries. This means that continued high growth rates are needed and expected, particularly in the major nations, which account for the lion's share of emissions in Europe with their total fleets.

*Source: EuropeanAlternative Fuels Observatory*

3. Growth figures

The growth of the BEV fleet in the top 20 countries in 2022 and 2023 was just under 45% on average and the share of new registrations was around 16%. Even though the trend has slowed down slightly in recent months, partly due to austerity measures taken by some governments on benefits such as buying an electric vehicle, this is still a significant percentage.

Of course, the basis of such information must also be considered. In other words, if a country has a very low proportion of BEVs or a low absolute number of electric vehicles as a starting value, then a high growth percentage can be deceptive, because absolute growth tends to remain at a low level. It is therefore all the more important that the larger nations in particular show significant growth, which not least in turn further promotes the development of smaller markets.

Norway is once again far ahead in terms of new registrations with almost 75%, followed by Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Finland with rates of just under 40% to 25%, whereas the major nations such as Germany, France and Great Britain are only 11% to 16%. After all, the BEV fleet growth rate in these countries is 38% to 61%, i.e. closer to or above the average of 45%. Italy and Spain, on the other hand, account for only 3% and 4% of new registrations for BEVs due to their high share of LPG and hybrid vehicles.

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4. Charging infrastructure and other influencing factors

There are various factors that influence or favor the decision to buy and use an electric vehicle. This applies to both corporate fleets and private users. Among the most important are certainly tax incentives and benefits, particularly for private users, in addition to aspects such as vehicle range and safety, public charging infrastructure and its expansion. The degree of urbanization also plays a role, for example, whether more is charged at home or publicly. In the future, users in cities should be able to assume that the public charging infrastructure will be well developed, which may further reduce the share of home charging. The financial incentives vary greatly from country to country, but overall they are quite attractive and therefore considered to be correspondingly effective.

The charging infrastructure is now well developed, particularly in major nations, in Western Europe, Italy and Austria, with 4 to 12 fast charging points per 100 square kilometers, which also ensures carefree travel in these regions. There are now up to 800,000 charging points in Europe, and the 1 million will soon be exceeded. autoSense bundles around 475,000 charging points from the various providers in its AutoCharge app in Europe and thus offers coverage of almost 60%, in Switzerland of 95%.

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5. The pioneers, the big players and Switzerland

In our analysis, we statistically calculated z-scores for the 10 most important criteria for the top 20 nations and added them up to an overall score with a defined weighting.

The pioneers in electric mobility are certainly nations such as Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Belgium.

If the major nations with their large fleets and thus their greater influence on overall emissions are weighted higher, Germany, France and Great Britain are ahead in the overall analysis, and Italy and Austria are also in the top 10.

And Switzerland doesn't have to hide either: with good growth rates and a well-developed charging infrastructure, it is in a range of 5th place by comparison.

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Instructions for the autoSense app - Trips

In this tutorial, you will learn various information about logbooks. This explains the trip settings, how trips can be categorized and how the logbook is exported.

Jasmin Gyger

2021-01-01

In this tutorial, you will learn various information about logbooks. This explains the trip settings, how trips can be categorized and how the logbook is exported.

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Instructions for the autoSense app

In this tutorial, you will learn various information about logbooks. This explains the trip settings, how trips can be categorized and how the logbook is exported.

Jasmin Gyger

2021-01-01

In this tutorial, you will learn various information about logbooks. This explains the trip settings, how trips can be categorized and how the logbook is exported.

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5 reasons why municipalities should do fleet management

Municipalities and cities need digital solutions for the efficient management of vehicle fleets — for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability.

Nicolas Noth

2024-08-08

Nowadays, it is essential for municipalities and cities to implement an effective digital solution to manage their vehicle fleets. This need is due not only to economic considerations, but also to improvements in efficiency, safety and sustainability. Here are the key reasons why such a digital solution is essential:

1. Cost efficiency and savings

A digital fleet management solution can significantly reduce costs. This starts with monitoring fuel consumption. By analyzing and optimizing driving behavior and routes, municipalities can minimize fuel consumption, which means direct financial savings. In addition, proactive maintenance and monitoring of vehicle health makes it possible to avoid expensive repairs and extend the life of the vehicles. Optimizing vehicle use also helps to reduce unnecessary trips and minimize vehicle wear and tear.

2. Increasing efficiency

One of the outstanding features of modern fleet management systems is improved route planning. Real-time data makes it possible to plan routes more efficiently, which saves both time and resources. In addition, continuous monitoring of vehicle health helps to maximize fleet availability and reliability by minimizing downtime.

3. Increased safety

Road safety can be significantly improved by monitoring and analyzing driving behavior. Risky driving styles can be identified and corrected, which increases safety for all road users. In addition, effective emergency management makes it possible to react quickly in critical situations, as the position and condition of the vehicles are always known.

4. Sustainability and environmental protection

More efficient driving styles and optimised vehicle use make a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. Municipalities that use modern fleet management solutions can improve their environmental footprint and act as role models for sustainable action. These technologies not only support energy saving, but also compliance with environmentally friendly standards.

5. Compliance and transparency

Another advantage of digital fleet management solutions is that they help you comply with regulatory requirements. These systems ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards as well as reporting obligations. Detailed data also enables transparent reporting and informed decision-making, leading to more efficient public services. For example, services such as garbage collection, street cleaning or snow removal can be optimised and made transparent at the same time.

Overall, by using modern fleet management solutions, such as those from autoSense, municipalities can not only achieve economic benefits, but also contribute to safety, sustainability and service quality. This investment pays off through improved efficiency and cost savings and at the same time contributes to compliance with legal and environmental standards.

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driveScore Challenge 2.0: and the winner is...

The autoSense driveScore Challenge 2.0 was held with a lot of excitement and commitment from 17.6. to 14.7.24. The winning canton was able to secure victory with an impressive overall score.

Nicolas Noth

2024-07-31

Who won the driveScore Challenge 2.0? 🏆🎉

On June 17, 2024, it was that time again! A month full of thrills and challenges lay ahead of us, as the roads were once again calling for the canton's big challenge.

It was up and down. And then, what a finale! Which canton must have snatched the crown? Who won the driveScore Challenge with horsepower and precision?

It is the Canton of Basel-Stadt! A huge high five to the drivers.

With a great overall score of 80.3/100, they have banished the competition to the rear view mirror and secured 1st place.

The winners will be contacted directly by us.

And what about the others? The cantons of Solothurn (74.0) and Glarus (73.6) also scored well and finished on the podium. Congratulations — you did a fantastic job too!

Thanks to everyone for taking part and the warmest wishes to the winners

By the way: The Canton of Schaffhausen is in last place and with a driveScore of 53.8. There is a lot of potential for a rematch in the next driveScore challenge!

Because: after the challenge is before the challenge!

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Summer car care tips for brilliant travel times

In summer, it is important to protect your car from intense sunlight by parking it in the shade and using sunshades. Regular cleaning after trips and maintenance of the mechanics, such as air conditioning checks and tire care, help keep your vehicle in top shape and ensure its performance during the warm season.

2024-07-03

Summer is a time of adventure and road trips, and your car is your loyal companion. To ensure that your vehicle remains optimally protected and maintained even in hot temperatures and longer trips, a few basic care measures are particularly important.

1. Protection from the sun:

Even though beaches are hard to find in Switzerland, the sun is everywhere. Here are a few tips on how you can protect your car from intense sunlight:

Parking in the shade: Look for a shady parking space to avoid direct sunlight on your car. This not only helps to keep the interior cool, but also protects the paint from fading due to UV rays.
Using sunscreen: Use windshield and side window shades to reduce interior heating and prevent the dashboard from fading.
Waxing and polishing: Regular wax treatment not only protects the paint from sun damage, but also makes it easier for dirt and rainwater to peel off.

2. Cleaning after summer adventures:

Even without visiting the beach, your vehicle may need thorough cleaning after summer trips:

Remove insects and dirt: Clean the front grille, headlights, and other front areas regularly to remove insect debris and dirt that can build up while driving.
Interior cleaning: Remove dust and grime from dashboards, seats, and carpets. Use a gentle cleanser and a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.

3. Mechanical maintenance:

The summer heat can also affect your car's mechanical components:

Check the air conditioner: Make sure your air conditioner is working efficiently to ensure a comfortable driving environment during hot days.
Engine oil and fluid testing: Check the level of engine oil, coolant, and other important fluids. Add or change them as needed to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

4. Tire testing:

Road safety is crucial, particularly in summer:

Tire pressure and tread depth: Check tire pressure and tire condition regularly. Make sure they have the recommended pressure and have enough tread for good traction.

These simple tips will help you keep your car in top shape and enjoy your summer trips carefree. By regularly paying attention to the care of your vehicle, you can not only extend its lifespan, but also increase driving safety. Stay safe and enjoy the ride!

autoSense is celebrating its 6th anniversary

autoSense is celebrating its 6th anniversary, with a team of 40 employees and over 300 fleet customers. The focus is on electric mobility and the efficient management of electric fleets.

Nicolas Noth

2024-06-04

Today, on June 4, 2024, autoSense is celebrating its six-year anniversary. The innovative start-up was founded in June 2018, counts the three companies Swisscom, AMAG Group and Zurich Switzerland among its investors and has since developed into a major player in the field of digital mobility.

Since its inception, autoSense has undergone impressive development. From a small team of four people, a multicultural team of a total of 45 employees has grown, including 30 in Switzerland and 15 developers in Sweden. This expansion is a clear sign of the company's success and growing importance in the market.

A central component of autoSense's success is the trust that the company enjoys from over 300 corporate and fleet customers. These customers benefit from a wide range of services in the areas of digital fleet management as well as electrification and efficient charging management of electric fleets. In addition, more and more autoSense clients are having so-called white label apps developed, another sign of the versatility and adaptability of the solutions offered.

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After the launch, spring 2019, at the former Swisscom Pirates Hub.

The most important milestones on the journey so far:

autoSense has achieved numerous significant milestones in the last six years. One of the first major successes was the introduction of Switzerland's first digital refueling solution in 2018, which was implemented in collaboration with Migrol. This innovation enabled users to activate and pay for the gas pump directly via the app, which makes the refueling process significantly easier.
This was followed by the introduction of Switzerland's first kilometre-based insurance solution, developed in collaboration with Simpego (formerly Dextra). This insurance allows car drivers to pay only for the kilometers actually driven — a further step towards efficient and cost-saving mobility.
Another important milestone was the recognition of the autoSense digital logbook by the Swiss tax authorities in 2019. This recognition makes expense reporting significantly easier and offers users a compliant and practical solution.
The year 2020 brought a collaboration with EasyPark, which enabled users to automatically stop the payment process when parking as soon as the vehicle leaves. This not only saves money but also time.

In 2021, the first white label apps were developed, including the Migrol Card and CO2 compensation based on effective consumption and mileage for B2C customers.
Zurich Insurance's second white label app “Z Volt” was successfully launched in 2022.
Also in 2022: Zurich MyWay, Switzerland's new innovative motor vehicle insurance, is being launched.
The next white label app with telematics data for AMAG Retail will follow at the end of 2022/beginning of 2023.
At the beginning of 2023, FleetCharge, the modular e-charging solution for companies, which will then be significantly further developed and expanded over the course of time.
With the e-vignette subscription for private and corporate customers, the next innovative solution follows.
Charge:ON, the white label solution for e-charging by companies and private individuals, will be developed for Helion at the beginning of 2024.
Zurich will also be launching a white label app from autoSense in 2024. The focus is on mobility.
and it remains exciting...

outlook

The success of autoSense is not only based on technological innovations, but also on flexibility and the willingness to respond to customer feedback. The continuous development of products and services, based on user feedback, is a central part of the company's philosophy.

autoSense's journey is far from over. The company plans to continue to expand in the areas of electric mobility and eCharging, expand its refueling and charging network and develop further white label apps. The overall goal remains to make mobility more efficient, safer and more convenient.

The autoSense team is looking forward to the challenges ahead and the joint journey with its customers and partners.

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Digital fleet management: A must for companies in times of digitization and sustainability

Digitalization is changing the business world at a rapid pace. In almost all industries, the use of digital technologies is seen not only as an advantage but as a necessity. One area that is particularly benefiting from this development is fleet management.

Nicolas Noth

2024-05-24

Digitalization is changing the business world at a rapid pace. In almost all industries, the use of digital technologies is seen not only as an advantage but as a necessity. One area that is particularly benefiting from this development is fleet management. Digital fleet management not only offers companies efficiency and cost advantages, but also makes a significant contribution to achieving sustainability goals.

Increasing efficiency through digital technologies

Traditional fleet management often involves a great deal of manual effort and paperwork. This leads to inefficiencies that can be significantly reduced through digital solutions. Modern digital fleet management comprises software and telematics systems that provide real-time data. These systems enable companies to precisely monitor and control their vehicle fleets.

Thanks to GPS tracking and extensive analyses, routes can be optimized, driving behavior monitored and maintenance requirements identified at an early stage. This not only reduces operating costs, but also improves safety and productivity. By using big data and artificial intelligence, companies can recognize patterns and make proactive decisions that lead to a further increase in efficiency.

Contribution to sustainability

Another important aspect of digital fleet management is its contribution to sustainability. As global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions, companies are under increasing pressure to implement environmentally friendly practices. Digital fleet management offers significant advantages here.

Emissions can be significantly reduced by optimising routes and monitoring fuel consumption. Modern telematics systems also offer the option of efficiently integrating alternative drive types such as electric or hybrid vehicles and monitoring their performance. In addition, digital solutions promote the introduction of car sharing models and the optimization of capacity utilization, which leads to a further reduction in the ecological footprint.

Future prospects and challenges

The future of fleet management is undoubtedly digital. With the progressive development of autonomous vehicles and the further integration of IoT (Internet of Things), fleet management options will continue to multiply. Companies that invest in these technologies early on will benefit from competitive advantages in the long term.

However, there are also challenges that must be overcome. The integration of new technologies requires significant investments and a corresponding adjustment of business processes. In addition, issues of data protection and data security must be clarified to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of the data collected.

Finally, this

Digital fleet management is an indispensable tool for companies in an increasingly digital and sustainability-oriented world. It not only offers significant efficiency and cost benefits, but also supports the achievement of important environmental goals. Companies that adapt and implement these technologies at an early stage not only position themselves as pioneers in their industry, but also make an important contribution to sustainable development. At a time when the focus is on both economic efficiency and environmental responsibility, digital fleet management is more than just a trend — it is a necessity.

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Delimiting CO2 emissions from business trips

How can companies easily delimit the CO2 emissions of their fleet's business and private journeys?

Nicolas Noth

2024-06-04

autoSense fleetBasic is an innovative solution for companies that need a simple and reliable electronic logbook for their employees. The ability to easily separate business and private journeys and to delimit the corresponding CO2 emissions for the company's environmental balance sheet is currently of great interest and value.

The main benefits of autoSense fleetBasic at a glance:

Tax-compliant digital logbook: autoSense fleetBasic meets the requirements of the tax authorities, making it easier to manage and justify business and private journeys.
Separation of business and private journeys: the application enables a simple and clear distinction to be made between business and private journeys. This helps to accurately record the CO2 emissions of business journeys and to correctly attribute them to the company's CO2 balance sheet in order to draw up an accurate eco-balance sheet.
Control over driving data: Drivers have total control over their driving data, which not only protects their privacy, but also guarantees the accuracy of the data.
Driving behaviour: The application also enables drivers to analyse their personal driving behaviour, resulting in greater efficiency, enhanced safety and, potentially, cost savings.
Simplicity of expense claims: the automated system makes it easier to draw up expense claims, reducing the administrative burden for drivers and management control.
Access to partner services: drivers benefit from exclusive access to a range of services through autoSense partners, simplifying day-to-day driving needs such as refuelling, parking and maintenance services.
Trip categorisation: Special categories can be created in the autoSense application for different driving patterns, enabling even more detailed data collection and analysis.

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Fit for spring: tips for your car

Even the most loyal car needs a spring cure to prepare for the warmer season. Our tips will help you get your vehicle ready for spring: from changing tires to cleaning the interior. Get ready to enjoy the coming sunny days with a bright and reliable car.

2024-03-21

A gentle wind blows through the trees that are still bare, the first buds sprout timidly and the sun's rays gain strength - slowly but surely spring is here. With his move in, it is time not only to update our wardrobe, but also to prepare our loyal vehicle for the warm months ahead. With our fresh spring tips, your car will be ready to experience the blooming season with you. Join us on a short trip through the world of car care and safe driving as we head towards spring together.

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Here are a few tips on how to get your vehicle ready for spring:

Tire change:

Make an appointment in good time to change to summer tires. Also check the condition of the tires and ensure sufficient tread depth.

Check liquids:

Check oil levels, coolant and windshield water. If necessary, fill up and replace used liquids.

Replace windshield wipers:

Make sure your windshield wipers are in good condition to ensure a clear view when it rains.

Car care:

Clean the car thoroughly inside and out. Remove residual dust and dirt and polish the paint to protect it from UV rays.

Clean the interior:

Take time to thoroughly clean the interior. Vacuum carpets and upholstery, wipe down faucets and screens, and remove trash and clutter.

Check the air conditioner:

Test the air conditioner to make sure it's working properly. If necessary, have them serviced or refilled to keep the car at pleasant temperatures in the summer.

Check emergency equipment:

Check the condition of your emergency equipment, including a first aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest.

By following these simple steps, you can optimally prepare your car for spring and drive safely through the new season. Enjoy warm days and fresh breezes with a reliable and well-maintained vehicle.

autoSense Easter egg hunt

Celebrate Easter with the big autoSense Easter Egg Hunt on our website — a fun and easy hunt where you have to search for, click and count colorful eggs to win great prizes.

2024-03-25

Happy Easter and welcome to the big autoSense Easter egg hunt! 🐣

Easter is just around the corner, and what would this time be without a bit of fun and games? We've come up with something really special for you — a virtual Easter egg hunt on our website. It's super easy, super entertaining and you can win something too!

On to the egg hunt, set, go!

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Search attentively: 🔍

Our website is now full of colorful Easter eggs, and they can be anywhere — between our offerings, behind the scenes in the descriptions, even in the footnotes! Open every page, look behind every corner and be inspired by the egg hunt.

Just click on it:

When you find an egg, click on it. That's how we show you've found it. But don't worry, it's not about collecting it somewhere or putting it in a basket. The goal is simply to discover them all.

Counting is essential: 🔢

Do you think you've seen all the eggs? Perfect! Now count the eggs you have discovered and have the number ready.

Share with us: 📧

Send us the number of eggs found via email to marketing@autosense.ch. Please also answer the following three questions correctly in this email:

1. What is the average chocolate consumption per capita in Switzerland?

A) 3-4kg per head

B) 7-9kg per head

C) 10-12kg per head

2. How much was the most expensive chocolate Easter Bunny sold for?

A) 23,000 EUROS

B) 46,400 EUR

C) 63,200 EUR

3. Which country holds the world record for the largest chocolate egg ever produced?

A) Belgium

B) Argentina

C) Brazil

And then what? 🎁

Whoever tells us the correct number of eggs and answers the questions correctly will be entered into the lottery for our big prize draw. We can't wait to see who will come out on top!

What can you win? We are giving away 3x CHF 20 Migrol vouchers for the winners drawn.

The time frame for this exciting hunt? ⏳

From Monday, March 25 at 9 a.m. to Easter Monday, April 1 at 11:59 p.m. This should give you enough time to go exploring and find the hidden Easter eggs.

If you have any questions or something is unclear, simply send us an email to marketing@autosense.ch. We're happy to help!

Have fun searching and good luck! May the best egg seeker win!

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CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

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Only natural persons resident in Switzerland are eligible to participate. Employees of autoSense AG are excluded. Participation from the age of 18. Multiple entries are not possible. The winners will be drawn at the end of the entry period and notified by e-mail.
No cash payment. No correspondence will be entered into about the competition. Legal recourse is excluded.
autoSense AG accepts no liability should technical problems occur during the competition, should it not be possible to access the website or should data not be transmitted or saved correctly.
The exclusive place of jurisdiction is Zurich, Switzerland. Swiss law is applicable.
The organizer of the competition is autoSense AG, Badenerstrasse 141, 8004 Zurich.

fleetPro Tutorial: Administration

The fleetPro web portal administration tutorial provides basic management skills for general settings, devices, users and vehicles as well as cost tracking for fuel, fixed costs and subscriptions.

2021-01-01

Our tutorial on the administration function in the autoSense fleetPro web portal provides a comprehensive overview of the central administration options. Learn how to make general settings for your fleet management, organize devices and departments, efficiently manage user accounts, and update vehicle information. We'll also show you how to track fuel costs and fixed costs, as well as manage subscriptions and cost structures. This tutorial is essential for managing your fleet smoothly and cost-effectively.

fleetPro Tutorial: Poolcar Management

The poolcar management tutorial in the fleetPro web portal shows how to manage bookings, monitor unbooked trips and keep logbooks to use your pool vehicles efficiently.

2021-01-01

Poolcar management tool

In our tutorial on the pool car management module of the autoSense fleetPro web portal, you will get a comprehensive insight into the efficient management of pool vehicles. Learn how to get a clear overview of all bookings, have access to the booking list, manage unbooked trips, keep the logbook for every pool vehicle and effectively monitor the locations of your vehicles. This tutorial is the key to optimizing the use and management of your pool vehicles and increasing efficiency in your fleet management.

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Poolcar via smartphone

Learn how to make full use of the flexibility of the fleetPro web portal in the tutorial on booking pool cars via smartphone. This tutorial shows how to book vehicles with just a few clicks on your smartphone and thus achieve modern and flexible fleet management.

fleetPro Tutorial: Driving journal, map, statistics, security & alarms, vehicle control

The video tutorials for the autoSense fleetPro web portal provide comprehensive insights into various modules. These tutorials enable you to manage your fleet precisely and efficiently.

2021-01-01

Driving Journal

Our video about the driving journal module in the autoSense fleetPro web portal provides a detailed insight into how this important tool works and benefits. Learn how to effectively document trips, create reports seamlessly, and analyze your fleet data precisely. This module is essential for comprehensive and accurate fleet management, and our video shows you how to best use it for your business.

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Map

In our video, we present the map module of the fleetPro web portal from autoSense. Here's how to monitor your vehicles' real-time location data, view trip history for detailed route analysis, set up location notifications for improved vehicle control, and create custom geographic zones to better monitor and manage your fleet. This module is a crucial tool for increasing the efficiency and safety of your fleet operations.

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Statistic

Our tutorial on the statistics function of the fleetPro web portal gives you insights into how you can carry out comprehensive analyses of your vehicle fleet. Learn to create monthly trip analyses to identify trends and patterns in driving behavior. The detailed analysis enables you to gain deeper insights into specific trip data. In addition, the use of Workshift Evaluation, which is crucial for monitoring and optimizing your drivers' working hours, is presented. Finally, we will demonstrate how to use the production monitoring module to increase the efficiency and productivity of your fleet operations.

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Security & alarms

In the tutorial for the “Security & Alerts” module of the fleetPro web portal, we show you how you can increase the safety of your fleet. Find out how the module analyses your drivers' driving behavior and helps to minimise risks. You learn how to set up alarms that inform you of important events or irregularities, such as trips that take place outside fixed time windows. This tutorial provides practical guidance to improve your fleet's safety standards while ensuring compliance with operational policies.

Vehicle control

The tutorial for the vehicle control module in the fleetPro web portal provides a comprehensive insight into its functionalities. It shows how you can effectively handle general vehicle management tasks, work orders, service plans, and alarms, coordinate periodic reviews, access your vehicle list, and manage appointments in the calendar. This module is a central tool for precise and efficient control of your vehicle fleet.

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fleetPro Tutorial: Basic Functions

The video shows the basic functions of autoSense's fleetPro web portal, including user-friendly modules, flexible notifications and a dashboard for optimized fleet management.

2021-01-01

In our video about autoSense's fleetPro web portal, we show you how you can effectively use the various basic functions. Learn everything about customizing your account settings, using the extensive modules for optimised fleet management, setting up notifications and creating a tailor-made dashboard. This video is a practical guide to getting the most out of your fleet management.

fleetPro Tutorial: Onboarding

The video shows you the easy onboarding steps for accessing your fleetPro fleet portal and installing the autoSense adapter.

Jasmin Gyger

2021-01-01

Welcome to autoSense! We will show you step by step how you can successfully install the autoSense adapter on your vehicles. As a fleetPro customer, you have access to our fleet portal. We'll show you how to activate your account and where to find your modules.

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fleetPro Tutorial: App Invitations

The video shows how invitations to use the autoSense app can be sent to drivers via the fleetPro portal.

Jasmin Gyger

2021-01-01

In the following video, we show you how you can send your driver an invitation to your personal autoSense app and how the status of these invitations can be checked. On the one hand, the autoSense app makes it easy to separate business and private trips and, on the other hand, offers a variety of helpful functions.

fleetPro Tutorial: Fuel

The video shows you how you can use the autoSense Fuel refueling option for your fleet by adding your fuel cards and enabling your drivers to use this feature.

Jasmin Gyger

2021-01-01

In the following video, we show you how you can use our digital and contactless refueling option for your fleet. This function is available if you have a Migrol fuel card and your drivers have installed the autoSense app. We'll show you how to add such fuel cards to the fleetPro portal and activate your drivers for this function. We will also show you how you can easily keep track of tank transactions.

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easyPark: Smart parking made easy

Successful across Europe, now also in Switzerland: The fastest and most effective way to find a parking space and manage parking fees.

2023-08-13

Join a growing community of happy drivers who always have their parking meter handy in their pocket. EasyPark, integrated into the autoSense app, offers the fastest and easiest way to pay for parking. Now even with your wallet in mind, as autoSense automatically ends your parking process when you leave your parking space.

Don't pay a cent too much:

Start and stop your parking ticket on the go with the EasyPark function in the app.
No change or parking ticket required.
Pay only for the effective parking time (credit card).
All parking receipts are available in the app.
Available in Switzerland and in over 20 other countries.

But first things first:

To use EasyPark with the autoSense app, first activate the EasyPark service under “Services” in the app, simply click on EasyPark under “Discover services” and activate the service by clicking on “Add service”. This is the first step.

EasyPark app download:

Then download the EasyPark app to your smartphone via the App Store or Google Play. After registering in the easyPark app, the connection with autoSense is automatically established and a pink “e” appears on your autoSense dashboard. Now you can enjoy the benefits of digital parking.

Download App Store

Download Google Play

And this is how it works:

Select your parking zone in the autoSense app and you will be redirected to EasyPark.
Set the expected parking time and press Start.
autoSense automatically stops the booked parking time as soon as you drive away, the set parking time has been reached or when you manually stop the parking process in the app.

The contract for the EasyPark Partner Service is between you and EasyPark. autoSense assumes no responsibility for this service, the corresponding functions or content. If you have any questions about this partner service, please contact EasyPark directly.

Parking is also easy:

Find the nearest parking zone thanks to your car's GPS.
Select the parking space and pay.
If you drive away earlier than specified, autoSense automatically stops the parking meter for you and you only pay for the effective parking time.

Zurich Insurance: Quick help in the event of a claim Copy

Your partner service that won't let you down in the event of damage. We are your digital insurance assistant when it comes to claims and make processing as easy as possible for you.

2023-08-13

Zurich Insurance's partner service that won't let you down in the event of a claim. If there is a traffic accident or if there is uncertainty about insurance issues, Zurich Insurance's new autoSense Partner Service is ready to provide drivers with useful assistance. The autoSense app allows you to understand important steps in the event of a claim, receive valuable tips and report the damage directly in the app. The cooperation between Zurich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG and autoSense ensures fast and competent support in insurance issues and claims.

SOS button: Direct connection to Zurich Help Point via app

Stay cool in the event of a breakdown or accident — by activating the Zurich Partner Service in the autoSense app, you get access to an SOS button. This enables a direct connection to a Zurich Help Point, which ensures quick and easy help in the event of damage. Thanks to a search function, you can easily find the nearest Zurich Help Point so that you can quickly be mobile again after a claim.

Zurich Loyalty Program: rewards for exemplary driving

In the Zurich Loyalty Program, Zurich Insurance rewards exemplary driving behavior. Through your driving style, you can collect Z-Points, which you can then redeem in your autoSense app in the loyalty shop. The Z-points are calculated using the average of your braking, acceleration and cornering behavior per trip. The rewards range from being able to plant a tree, relaxing hammocks and free accident coverage. The Zurich Loyalty Program is activated by activating the Zurich Partner Service in the autoSense app.

With the activation of Zurich MyWay or the Zurich Partner Service, the autoSense adapter is free of charge*

The collaboration between Zurich and autoSense not only offers assistance in the event of a claim, but also a range of supporting functions, including online claim recording, free initial information on traffic law issues, rapid assistance in the event of breakdowns through location transfer and mileage based premium calculation.

*Sponsored usage fees: with activated Zurich Partner Service or Zurich MyWay (applies to all vehicle brands)

Migrol Fuel: refueling made easy

For anyone who wants to refuel even more easily and quickly: With a payment method stored in the autoSense app, it is possible to control and process refueling processes completely via the app with the Fuel Partner Service. Our network of Migrol filling stations is constantly being expanded across Switzerland.

2023-08-13

Refueling has never been easier than with the autoSense Fuel Partner Service from our partner Migrol. The digital processing of refueling processes makes the entire process more convenient than ever before.

Rethinking refueling — with autoSense

The autoSense app enables the digital processing of refueling processes at around 307 Migrol filling stations. The available gas stations are directly visible in the autoSense app dashboard. Thanks to the app, confusion between diesel and gasoline is a thing of the past, as only the previously stored product is activated at the pump. All payment transactions can be easily viewed in the app at any time. autoSense offers customers a comprehensive overview of fill levels, mileage, refueling and much more — one of the many functions that autoSense has to offer.

And refueling is that easy with Migrol and autoSense:

Deposit means of payment:

Before you can use the refueling function in the app, you must enter a payment method. You do this by clicking on the three dots at the bottom right of the menu bar, following the user account and entering your desired means of payment (Mastercard, Visa or Migrolcard). After completing the payment method registration, you can start refueling.

Find a gas station:

Find the nearest Migrol or Shell gas station in the map on your dashboard. Click on the gas station logo and in the window that appears, you will receive information about the mechanism and the option to navigate to the gas station. After you arrive at the gas station, you can unlock the appropriate gas pump. Select the desired type of fuel, the free gas pump and enter the amount for which you want to refuel. Confirm payment with one click.

Refuel and receive a receipt:

The refueling process can now begin. After the desired amount has been reached or your car is full of gas, you will receive a confirmation in the app that the process is complete. The receipt is displayed immediately after refueling and contains all necessary information about the completed refueling process.

Only the data required to carry out the transaction is passed on to Migrol.

Refuel without a wallet:

Migrol and autoSense want to make the refueling process as easy and efficient as possible so that you can refuel without a wallet.

Swisscom: Maximum connectivity anywhere, anytime

On the move at full speed everywhere – whether in Switzerland or in other European countries.

Nicolas Noth

2024-06-01

The autoSense adapter can be used until the end of 2025. Both Basic and Plus continue to transmit vehicle and trip data as before in accordance with the following availability:

Availability in Europe (EU/UK)

Swisscom services are not only available in Switzerland, but also in numerous European countries.

These include: Andorra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France* , Gibraltar, Greece, United Kingdom (UK)*, Guernsey, Ireland, Iceland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands*, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Sweden, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, Vatican, Cyprus

* Excluding overseas territories

Zurich MyWay: Insurance with kilometre-specific billing

With Zurich MyWay, you choose car insurance based on billing based on kilometers, giving you full control over your insurance costs. The administration of your insurance is digitalized and you only pay for the kilometers traveled — fairly, transparently and sustainably. Your protection is guaranteed around the clock.

2023-08-13

Calculate your premium right now

With Zurich MyWay, you always have an overview of your insurance costs. There are no hidden costs or unpleasant surprises. Here are a few benefits at a glance:

Kilometre-specific billing for full transparency — keep track of your monthly premium on a daily basis.
Low basic fee — after that, you only pay if you actually drive.
Even with planned road trips, cost control is maintained, as a maximum of 1,000 km per calendar month is charged.
When your car stays at home, not only does the environment benefit, but also your wallet.

Zurich MyWay is that easy

Get started in just three steps:

Take out your Zurich MyWay car insurance online at zurich.ch or in the autoSense app.
Get your autoSense adapter and easily install it in your car.
Download the autoSense app, connect your Zurich MyWay Police and start driving.

Click here for the premium calculator

Activating Zurich MyWay or the Zurich Partner Service makes using the autoSense adapter free of charge*. This service offers Zurich customers and non-customers a variety of supporting features, including online claim reporting, free initial information on traffic law issues, quick help in the event of breakdowns through location transfer and mileage based premium calculation.

*Sponsored usage fees: with activated Zurich Partner Service or Zurich MyWay (applies to all vehicle brands)

Car insurance in collaboration with autoSense

Flexible insurance solutions
Direct connection to your insurance expert
Quick and easy processing in the event of a claim

Simpego: Only pay for what you drive

With Simpego FlexDrive, you get flexible pay-per-kilometer insurance that allows you to significantly reduce your annual premium. This mile-specific insurance ensures that you only pay for the kilometers you actually drive. If your car is parked in the garage or if you travel less, you automatically save on premiums. The monthly statement also ensures a clear overview of your mobility costs.

2023-08-13

Simpego FlexDrive is mileage insurance that only allows you to pay for the kilometers you actually drive. If your car is parked in the garage or if you are traveling less, you automatically save on premiums. And thanks to monthly billing, you always have an overview!

In addition to these benefits, you will of course also benefit from top services such as premium guarantee (no upgrades in the event of a claim), unlimited accessories, deductibles based on the Swiss franc, very short and flexible cancellation periods (addition), replacement of new value and, of course, very good customer service.

Your benefits at a glance:

Insurance premium based on the mileage
Monthly billing for transparent mobility costs
Guaranteed maximum annual premium

To use simpego FlexDrive, you need an autoSense adapter, which you can check and order suitable for your car here.
” Calculate your premium now

How does that work?

With the help of the autoSense adapter, the kilometers traveled are measured. Based on this data, our partner Simpego calculates the applicable premium. FlexDrive “pay-per-kilometer” insurance is the perfect insurance for you if you don't travel by car as often. As a frequent driver, or if you drive more in a month, you still don't have to be afraid: The total annual premium is capped upwards.

You will definitely benefit from “pay-per-kilometer” insurance. If the car is in the garage, you automatically save on premiums and, thanks to the transparent billing, you automatically keep track of your mobility costs monthly by credit card.

” Calculate your premium now

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The contract for Simpego FlexDrive is between you and simpego Insurance AG. autoSense is not responsible for FlexDrive services, their functions or content. If you have any questions about this partner service, please contact simpego Versicherungen AG directly.

More information is also available directly here: simpego FlexDrive

The contract for Simpego FlexDrive is concluded directly between you and simpego Insurance AG. autoSense assumes no responsibility for FlexDrive services, their functions or content. If you have any questions about this partner service, please contact Simpego Insurance AG directly.

You can also find more information here: simpego FlexDrive

Car insurance in collaboration with autoSense

Flexible insurance solutions
Direct connection to your insurance expert
Quick and easy processing in the event of a claim

AMAG: Easy appointment scheduling and immediate help

Always travel safely and carefree on the road — the AMAG garage service makes this possible. The app makes it easy and quick to make an appointment for the next service or tire change, not only for AMAG vehicles, but also for customers of partner garages of the brands Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Seat or Skoda.

2023-08-13

AMAG's garage service offers an easy way to get in touch with the garage, whether to arrange a service appointment or change a tire. Immediate help is also available in the event of a problem. No location or speed data is sent to the garage to protect your privacy.

Easy appointment and immediate assistance

The garage service should help you quickly and easily get in touch with your garage, in the event of an appointment for a service or tire change, or to provide you with immediate assistance if you have a problem. No location or speed data is sent to the garage.

AMAG customers also benefit from attractive offers! You can find the coupons for this in the autoSense app, according to the promo period. Go to your retailer, show them the coupon and redeem your offer.

With the activation of the garage service from our partner AMAG, the autoSense adapter is free of charge*. By activating the service, the AMAG garage you have selected receives error data from your vehicle in case something is wrong — which in turn gives you peace of mind and safety on the road.

*Sponsored usage fees: with AMAG service activated (applies to the following brands: Volkswagen, VW Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Seat, ŠKODA)

garage service

You can store your preferred garage in the autoSense app and stay connected quickly and easily.

(Attention: only for customers of AMAG garages and many AMAG partner garages)

South Pole: offsetting CO2 emissions

In cooperation with our partner South Pole, we offer you the opportunity to offset your effective CO2 emissions. It's easy and convenient to do so in the autoSense app.

Nicolas Noth

2025-01-12

Together with South Pole, autoSense enables users to offset their actual CO2 emissions. The following project is currently available to users:

Project Revitalisation of agricultural soils

Humus-rich soils as CO2 sinks and for promoting biodiversity‍

Conventional agriculture, the heavy use of pesticides and climate change are causing major losses of fertile soil worldwide. In Germany alone, an area the size of more than 100 football pitches is degraded every day. The quality and quantity of humus in the soil plays a fundamental role for the local ecosystem, groundwater quality, food production and local biodiversity.

‍The solution

This project rebuilds humus layers on agricultural land. This increases the soil's potential to absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere. The soil becomes more fertile and resilient to extreme weather fluctuations. The humus build-up is regularly measured and documented at all sites so that progress can be tracked continuously.

The impact

Humus-rich soils can absorb and sequester large amounts of CO2, thus directly combating climate change. In addition, humus-rich soil helps to maintain a balanced and flourishing ecosystem, creating a rich habitat for insects and wildlife. The high nutrient content in the humus layer promotes plant growth, thereby ensuring higher crop yields and resilience, which in turn significantly reduces the need for pesticides and fertilisers.

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‍Do you have any further questions?

We are always available for you via various channels. If you have any questions about South Pole, you can contact your local representative directly via this link.

BKW: E-mobility analysis for autoSense fleetPro customers

For autoSense fleetPro customers for whom e-mobility is an issue, BKW will prepare a detailed e-mobility analysis on the basis of the collected autoSense data on request. You can see at a glance which gasoline and diesel vehicles are best suited for replacement and conversion to electric drives and what total costs (including charging infrastructure) can be expected.

2023-08-13

Deciding on an e-fleet can be a complex matter. BKW supports autoSense fleetPro customers for whom electric mobility is an issue in making decisions. By analyzing the collected autoSense data, BKW can prepare a detailed e-mobility analysis on request. This gives a clear overview of which gasoline and diesel vehicles are best suited to replace and switch to electric drives and what total costs (including charging infrastructure) can be expected.

And this is how it works:

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The actual driving profiles of each individual vehicle are recorded over several weeks using the autoSense OBD-II adapter and compared with the characteristics of electric cars. The analysis provides information about the suitability and economic efficiency of the various electric vehicles in the fleet. In doing so, BKW looks at the entire fleet and makes specific, individual recommendations for each vehicle as to whether and which electric vehicle is suitable as a replacement. Decision-making criteria include the total cost of ownership (TCO), range requirements based on actual driving behavior and the type of vehicle use. Specific vehicle requirements such as all-wheel drive, tonneau requirements or representativeness are also included in the recommendations. The necessary charging infrastructure can also be calculated and dimensioned from the information on downtimes and locations.

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Added value for companies:

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Converting a vehicle fleet to electric vehicles requires good planning. As a competent partner, BKW supports companies and offers a comprehensive e-mobility report.

Comprehensive e-mobility report:

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With the BKW e-mobility fleet check, companies get everything from a single source — from analysis to evaluation and advice. The individual fleet report based on all fleet vehicles serves as a well-founded basis for decision-making. The analyses take into account the overall context of charging infrastructure and energy production and offer a TCO analysis for maximum transparency. BKW specialists support the company throughout the project and provide know-how and experience.
If you are interested, you can request a sample report from BKW. The e-mobility report is prepared and billed directly by BKW on behalf of the autoSense FleetPro customer. After approval by the customer, autoSense only provides BKW with the data necessary for the analysis and is neither part of the contractual arrangements between BKW and the customer nor responsible for the preparation of the e-mobility report and its content.

100% control of driving data

autoSense gives drivers full control over driving data and provides fleet managers with real-time overview, proactive measures and precise maintenance planning.

2023-09-06

Autosense's telematics solutions enable drivers and fleet managers alike to fully control and use their driving data. This innovative technology gives drivers detailed insights into their driving habits, while fleet managers get a comprehensive overview of the entire vehicle fleet.

Insight for drivers: Absolute control over driving data

With autoSense, drivers have the security of fully controlling their driving data at all times. The intuitive system provides detailed insights into driving behavior, distances traveled and vehicle efficiency. This transparency not only strengthens drivers' trust, but also enables them to optimize their driving style and make their use of the vehicle more effective.

Comprehensive overview for fleet managers

Fleet Managers benefit from a comprehensive overview of the entire vehicle fleet through Autosense's telematics solutions. With real-time data, they can track the status of every vehicle. This real-time information enables fleet managers to proactively respond to challenges, manage the fleet more efficiently, and plan maintenance work precisely. Access to real-time data increases operational efficiency and contributes to the long-term profitability of the fleet.

Data security as a top priority

autoSense places the highest value on data protection and security. Drivers and Fleet Managers can rely on their driving data to be safe and secure. The platform meets the highest security standards and ensures that sensitive information is kept confidential.

Control and Transparency for Efficient Vehicle Fleet Management

Overall, autoSense offers drivers and fleet managers an innovative solution to monitor and control driving data in real time. 100% control over the data allows drivers to use their vehicles more efficiently, while fleet managers get a comprehensive overview of the entire fleet. This data-driven transparency is the key to efficient and future-oriented vehicle fleet management.

Protecting privacy

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Optimized scheduling thanks to web portal

The autoSense FleetPro web portal optimizes fleet management with functions such as logbook, map view, statistics and safety monitoring. Through targeted employee scheduling, it increases efficiency, reduces costs and provides transparency about vehicle usage.

2023-12-17

In addition to a detailed logbook, a clear map view, statistics, safety monitoring, alarm functions, vehicle control and pool car management, the fleetPro web portal from autoSense integrates innovative functions to optimize business processes. Through targeted employee deployment planning, the portal enables an optimized allocation of resources, which leads to improved productivity and a reduction in operating costs. In particular, the optimized scheduling of employees plays a decisive role here, as the web portal enables companies to use their employees more efficiently and plan tasks in a targeted manner.

Web portal features

Transparency about vehicle usage is another key advantage of the fleetPro web portal. Companies get a comprehensive overview of how their vehicles are being used, which leads to well-founded decisions regarding maintenance, repairs and new purchases. This transparency makes a significant contribution to avoiding unnecessary expenditure and increasing the overall efficiency of the vehicle fleet.

The security monitoring and alarm functions of the fleetPro web portal provide additional protection for vehicle fleets. Companies can proactively identify and respond to potential safety risks to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of drivers and vehicles.

Vehicle control features enable companies to monitor and control their fleet remotely. This is particularly useful for preventing theft and optimising fuel consumption.

The fleetPro web portal's pool car management makes it easier to organize and use shared vehicles. This is particularly relevant for companies that want to share vehicles within their workforce and thus improve overall usage.

Intelligent business processes

Overall, the autoSense fleetPro web portal enables efficient fleet management by integrating various functions in a user-friendly tool. Companies benefit from optimized resources, reduced operating costs, increased safety, transparent vehicle use and intelligent business processes.

Fleet management for logistics companies

Traceability of deliveries, efficient scheduling, minimizing costs — thanks to fleet management solutions from autoSense

Nicolas Noth

2023-11-01

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your fleet in no time at all, track deliveries and automate work processes to make efficient use of your employees.

Thanks to fleetPro, you can ensure that your vehicles are always available when you need them. In addition, you can keep track of vehicle usage and costs so that you can manage your fleet even more efficiently.

autoSense fleetPro supports you in managing your fleet, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Your benefits with the fleetPro fleet management solution at a glance

Modular Swiss fleet management solution
Very simple, model and type independent retrofitting in minutes without specialist knowledge and workshop appointment
Efficient allocation of use to cost centers, departments, etc. thanks to digital logbooks
Effective differentiation of private and business trips
Integrated pool car management
Ensuring privacy in accordance with Swiss data protection guidelines
Significant statistics and real-time data for efficient fleet management
Early detection of vehicle events and prevention of expensive sequential damage
Reducing vehicle downtime
Route and route optimizations
maintenance management (vehicle service)
Optimized coordination of employee assignments

Efficient scheduling and fleet safety

With fleetPro, you can quickly and easily locate your vehicles and efficiently schedule your employees. This ensures that orders can be processed quickly and to the satisfaction of your customers.

Thanks to fleetPro, you can manage vehicle maintenance work and receive notifications about potential vehicle faults. In this way, you can avoid unplanned downtime and ensure the availability of your fleet at all times.

‍✓ Optimize drivers' disposition

✓ Process orders quickly

✓ Ensure fleet readiness

Ensuring compliance

With autoSense fleetPro, you ensure that employment, tax and certificate-relevant requirements are met. For example, you can ensure compliance with legal requirements, create expense reports electronically or provide evidence of ISO certifications or CO2 certificates.

Your data remains in Switzerland and the privacy of your employees is maintained.

‍✓ Swiss, legally compliant documentation

✓ Maintaining the privacy of your employees

✓ ISO certificate verification documentation

Cost management and process automation

With autoSense fleetPro, you can easily and efficiently manage your fleet's maintenance work. This helps to avoid high follow-up costs and to minimize fleet costs. You can also keep an eye on the use of your fleet and analyse it for outliers.

By recording usage data transparently, working hours can be monitored and thus compliance with employment law regulations can be ensured.

Thanks to autoSense fleetPro, administrative tasks can be automated and time-consuming processes can be minimized.

‍✓ Cost Management and Optimization

✓ Cost transparency per vehicle

✓ Reduction of administrative work

Logbook evaluation and cost allocation

The evaluation of logbooks and deployment reports to allocate costs to customers, departments or cost centers is time-consuming and prone to errors.

With autoSense fleetPro, thanks to various filter options, you can evaluate the electronic logbooks and allocate costs incurred automatically and efficiently.

Comprehensive statistics help you with your analysis. Relevant data can be exported quickly and easily as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Easy logbook evaluation and cost allocation

✓ Extensive statistics

✓ Export function for documentation

Find out more now why fleetPro is the right fleet management solution for you

Fleet management for SMEs

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicle fleet in no time at all, create customer documentation with just a few clicks and automate work processes to make efficient use of your employees.

Nicolas Noth

2023-11-08

Time sheets and efficient deployment and usage optimization

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicle fleet in no time at all, create customer documentation with just a few clicks and automate work processes to make efficient use of your employees.

Thanks to fleetPro, you can ensure that your vehicles are always available when you need them. Thanks to an overview of vehicle usage and costs, you can manage your fleet even more efficiently.

autoSense fleetPro supports you in managing your fleet, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Your benefits with the fleetPro - fleet management solution at a glance:

Modular Swiss fleet management solution
Very simple, model and type-independent retrofitting in minutes without specialist knowledge and workshop appointment
Efficient allocation of use to cost centers, departments, etc. thanks to digital logbooks
Effective differentiation of private and business trips
Integrated pool car management
Ensuring privacy in accordance with Swiss data protection guidelines
Significant statistics and real-time data for efficient fleet management
Early detection of vehicle events and prevention of expensive sequential damage
Reducing vehicle downtime
Route and route optimizations
maintenance management (vehicle service)
Optimized coordination of employee assignments

Deployment optimization and pool car management

Short response times and reliable schedules guarantee customer satisfaction. With fleetPro, you ensure that you can always process orders as quickly and efficiently as possible.

With the pool car management function, fleetPro also offers a comprehensive tool to optimally utilize your fleet.

Your data is protected in the best possible way and the privacy of your employees is maintained.

‍✓ Process orders quickly

✓ Maximize vehicle utilization

✓ Easy retrofitting of the existing fleet

Fleet safety and maintenance management

With fleetPro, you always have an overview of the status of your fleet and manage necessary maintenance work simply and efficiently.

Timely notifications provide information about potential vehicle faults, help prevent unplanned downtime and ensure fleet availability. In this way, possible high follow-up costs can be minimized.

‍✓ Ensuring fleet readiness

✓ Vehicle fault notifications

✓ Minimize parking costs

Easy cost management

Thanks to trip and data transparency, you can keep an eye on costs or usage down to vehicle level and analyze them for outliers. By transparently recording usage data, you also keep track of recorded working hours.

autoSense fleetPro ensures a cost overview of your fleet and helps to minimize administrative costs and ensures compliance with employment regulations.

‍✓ Cost overview and easy cost management

✓ Reduction of administrative work

✓ Export function for documentation

Logbook evaluation and cost allocation

The evaluation of logbooks and deployment reports to allocate costs to customers, departments or cost centers is often time-consuming and prone to errors.

With autoSense fleetPro, thanks to a wide range of filter options, you can electronically evaluate the logbooks and allocate costs incurred automatically and efficiently to cost centers, customers or departments.

Relevant data can be exported quickly and easily as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Easy logbook evaluation

✓ Automated cost allocation

✓ Export function for documentation

Find out more now why FleetPro is the right fleet management solution for you

Fleet management for garages and workshops

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicles in no time at all, create relevant documentation with just a few clicks and optimize your vehicle operations.

Nicolas Noth

2023-10-17

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicles in no time at all, create relevant documentation with just a few clicks and optimize your vehicle operations.

Thanks to fleetPro, you can ensure that your vehicles are always available when you need them. In addition, you can keep track of vehicle usage and costs in order to optimize your fleet.

autoSense fleetPro supports you in managing your fleet, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Your benefits with the fleetPro fleet management solution at a glance

Modular Swiss fleet management solution
Very easy, model- and type-independent retrofitting in minutes without specialist knowledge
Efficient allocation of use to cost centers, departments, etc. thanks to digital logbooks
Effective differentiation of private and business trips
Integrated pool car management
Ensuring privacy in accordance with Swiss data protection guidelines
Significant statistics and real-time data for efficient fleet management
Early detection of vehicle events and prevention of expensive sequential damage
Reducing vehicle downtime
maintenance management (vehicle service)

Logbook evaluation and cost allocation

The evaluation of logbooks to allocate costs to customers, departments or cost centers is time-consuming.

With autoSense fleetPro, thanks to various filter options, you can evaluate the electronic logbooks and allocate costs incurred automatically and efficiently.

Comprehensive statistics help you with your analysis. Relevant data can be exported quickly and easily as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Easy logbook evaluation and cost allocation

✓ Extensive statistics

✓ Export function for documentation ‍

Spare car planning and fleet safety

With the pool car management function, fleetPro offers a comprehensive tool to optimally utilize your replacement cars or emergency vehicles. You also have access to the current fuel level and mileage, as well as the kilometers traveled when you return the vehicle.

With fleetPRO, you can manage vehicle maintenance work and receive timely notifications of potential vehicle faults. This prevents unplanned downtime and ensures fleet availability.

‍✓ Optimize replacement car planning

✓ Ensure fleet readiness

✓ Ensuring customer satisfaction

Ensuring contract compliance

With autoSense fleetPro, you ensure that contractual agreements are met. For example, discrepancies between included and effective kilometers can be identified quickly and easily. In this way, you can ensure compliance with legal requirements, create expense reports electronically or provide evidence for ISO certifications.

Your data is protected in the best possible way and the privacy of your vehicle users is maintained.

‍✓ Compliance with contractual agreements

✓ Identify deviations quickly

✓ Maintaining the privacy of your users

Cost management and process automation

With autoSense fleetPro, you can easily and efficiently manage your fleet's maintenance work. This helps to avoid high follow-up costs and to minimize fleet costs. You can also keep an eye on the usage and mileage of your fleet and analyse them for outliers.

By recording usage data transparently, operating times can be optimized and thus compliance with legal requirements can be ensured.

Thanks to autoSense fleetPro, administrative tasks can be automated and time-consuming processes can be minimized.

‍✓ Cost Management and Optimization

✓ Reduction of administrative work

✓ Cost transparency per vehicle

Fleet management for driving schools

Efficient scheduling of driving instructors - evidence of learning and test trips. With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicles in no time at all, create driving documentation with just a few clicks and optimize your distribution of learning trips.

Nicolas Noth

2023-10-01

Thanks to fleetPro, you can ensure that your vehicles are always available when you need them. In addition, you can keep track of vehicle usage and costs in order to optimize your fleet.

autoSense FleetPro supports you in managing your fleet, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Deployment optimization and fleet safety

Vehicle availability and deployment optimization guarantee customer satisfaction. With fleetPro, you ensure that your learners are not standing in the rain and that driving instructors and vehicles are used efficiently.

With fleetPRO, you can manage vehicle maintenance work and receive timely notifications of potential vehicle faults. In this way, you can avoid unplanned downtime and high follow-up costs and ensure the availability of your fleet at all times.

✓ Ensuring fleet readiness

✓ Optimize deployment planning

✓ Ensuring customer satisfaction

Ensuring compliance

By transparently recording usage data, autoSense fleetPro enables employment, tax and certificate-related regulations to be complied with. For example, you can ensure compliance with legal requirements, create expense reports electronically or provide evidence of ISO certifications.

Your data is protected in the best possible way and the privacy of your employees is maintained.

‍✓ Swiss, legally compliant documentation

✓ Maintaining the privacy of your employees

✓ ISO certificate verification documentation

Cost transparency and process automation

With autoSense fleetPro, you can keep an eye on your fleet costs and use of your fleet at all times and analyze them for outliers.

Comprehensive statistics help you with your analysis down to vehicle level and administrative tasks can be automated and time-consuming processes minimized thanks to autoSense FleetPro.

‍✓ Usage transparency and cost optimization

✓ Cost transparency per vehicle

✓ Reduction of administrative work

Logbook evaluation and cost allocation

The evaluation of logbooks and deployment reports to allocate costs to customers, departments or cost centers is time-consuming and prone to errors.

With autoSense fleetPro, thanks to various filter options, you can evaluate the electronic logbooks and allocate costs incurred automatically and efficiently.

Relevant data can be exported easily and quickly as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Easy logbook evaluation

✓ Automated cost allocation

✓ Export function for documentation

Find out more now why fleetPro is the right fleet management solution for you

A winter story

Our short winter story tells of the adventures and challenges experienced by the Schneider family during their winter vacation, and Dominik's professional success in resolving his case. It is a story of solidarity, responsibility and the importance of modern technology that makes life easier.

Nicolas Noth

2023-12-13

Act 1: The start of the holiday must be earned

Dominik Schneider works as a lawyer in a renowned law firm and is confronted with a new case by his boss. That bothers him because he already has a lot to do. When he is annoyed by the extra work, his partner Karin reminds him that they must have the car checked in the garage before their planned winter vacation. Karin organises the household and has a strong sense of responsibility.

They have two children, Mia and Liam. Although Karin became a mother at a young age, Dominik doesn't mind. Mia is now a young woman and lives in a shared flat with her roommates, while she only visits her parents on weekends.

Dominik calls the garage to make an appointment to check the car. He remembers that the service man recommended that he do this directly via the autoSense app instead of hanging on hold on the phone. He uses the app to book the appointment and is relieved that it works so smoothly.

He then packs the case, which he received from his boss, into his backpack and leaves the office. In the underground car park, he sits in his car, a Skoda Enyaq, and notices that he needs to charge his electric vehicle promptly. He drives to the next charging station shown in the autoSense app and uses the app to start charging and pay. He is impressed by the technological development and is pleased with the convenience.

Act 2: A journey that is funny

Karin shouts “Hop, hop, everyone in!” and the kids Mia and Liam sit in the car. They're spreading, but Karin reminds them to leave room for Eli, her older half-sister. Eli comes from Karin's previous relationship and will join her on this journey. Mia and Liam are looking forward to Eli as she always plays fun games with them, especially the game “Play Flügerlis” where Eli whirls them through the air.

Dominik asks if everyone is wearing seat belts, and when the children confirm this, Karin takes over the wheel. Dominik has a surprise for the kids and asks about their iPads. Mia and Liam have their old iPads with them, and Dominik reveals that they now have WiFi in the car and can watch videos. Karin is surprised and asks how it works. Dominik explains that the AutoSense adapter can establish a 4G connection to create a hotspot for the iPads. Karin is skeptical, but Dominik calms her down and says that it is only used while driving.

Karin starts the car, and they set off to pick up Eli. Eli is already standing on the side of the road and has her luggage and skiing equipment with her. She had trouble finding her ski boots for a short time, but her mother didn't notice that. After everything is stowed away, Eli gets into the car and the children greet her warmly.

When everyone is ready, Dominik shows Karin the autoSense app and explains how they can collect points to get a smiley face. Karin accepts the challenge and promises to drive more carefully to score points and get a smiley face. This is the start of their skiing holiday journey without realising that this brief dialogue will influence their fate.

Act 3: Dangerous Ride

While driving on the motorway, Karin asks Dominik what the strange device in the car is all about. The children are now quiet and are watching a video. Dominik explains that it is autoSense, an intelligent digital platform that should make driving easier. He mentions that you can use it to charge the car, take out mileage based insurance, but in their case the company takes over this. Dominik also explains that he can accurately account for his professional trips with the law firm.

Meanwhile, the rain turns into snow that stays on the road. Karin and Dominik talk about AutoSense DriveScore and Karin drives more carefully to optimize the score accordingly. Suddenly, an SUV overtakes her, whirling up slush and hitting her windshield. Karin flees softly as the SUV skidds and approaches her. She can barely avoid the SUV thanks to Dominik's advice to drive defensively.

The children in the car only notice the danger at the last moment and cry out. Your Skoda is almost standing still, but luckily no one is driving up from behind. The SUV remains stuck to the guardrail, but the driver appears to be unharmed. After a short break, they continue their journey.

At the rest stop, they wait until the snowfall subsides. Dominik then takes over the wheel. The two little ones fall asleep quickly, and Karin and Dominik talk to Eli about their vacation plans, including visiting Eli's friend Juan. They plan to pick him up from the train station so they don't have to follow his schedule. Eli is looking forward to Juan, but also to being behind the wheel himself. She is aware of the responsibility that driving a car entails and that it also poses risks.

Act 4: A mountain of snow

The next day, there is unusual silence in the Schneider family's apartment. After arriving late the night before, the children Mia and Liam were put to bed, and the laborious unloading of the car began: skis, ski boots, hiking boots, snowshoes, suitcases, bags, poles, gloves and helmets — Dominik groans about the luggage. Karin and Eli organize the treasures that Dominik has brought in neatly in the cupboards and chests. After everything has found its place, the three treat themselves to a glass of wine, which turns out to be several, and the clock is already ticking into the new day.

At around half past ten the next morning, everyone gathers around the table and looks with sleepy eyes at the piling up of snow, which is still falling.

Dominik suggests taking a quiet day, but Karin suggests that he could go sledding with the kids. Mia and Liam are delighted. Karin plans to go to the local store to get food. However, Dominik surprises her by suggesting that she switch roles and take care of the food and the kitchen while she goes sledding. Karin reluctantly agrees.

After Karin and the children have set off, Dominik goes shopping. Eli asks him for the car keys and explains that she must go down to the valley with Juan. Dominik gives her the keys and asks her to be careful. Eli goes to the train station to pick Juan up. They spend some time in the snow and don't return until late. In the apartment, Dominik checks his cell phone and finds that the car is still parked at the train station.

Eli and Juan make their way to the parking lot and find that all cars are buried under a thick blanket of snow. Eli can't remember where she parked the car, and Juan asks for a whisk. Eli calls Dominik and explains the situation. Dominik gives her instructions on how to use the AutoSense app to find the car's location. Thanks to the app, they finally find the car and return home easier.

Now the holidays can finally begin.

Fleet management for construction companies

A real-time overview of the location of your vehicles protects investments, enables efficient deployment planning and helps prevent misuse.

Nicolas Noth

2023-09-05

Site security and use of synergies — a daily must in the construction industry

A real-time overview of the location of your vehicles protects investments, enables efficient deployment planning and helps prevent misuse.

This also makes it possible to optimize the use and utilization of your vehicles in order to manage your fleet even more efficiently.

autoSense fleetPro supports you in your daily tasks as a fleet manager, makes it possible to automate processes, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Your benefits with the fleetPro fleet management solution at a glance:

Modular Swiss fleet management solution
Very simple, model and type-independent retrofitting in minutes without specialist knowledge and workshop appointment
Efficient allocation of use to cost centers, departments, etc. thanks to digital logbooks
Effective differentiation of private and business trips
Integrated pool car management
Ensuring privacy in accordance with Swiss data protection guidelines
Significant statistics and real-time data for efficient fleet management
Early detection of vehicle events and prevention of expensive sequential damage
Reduction of vehicle downtime
Route and route optimizations
maintenance management (vehicle service)
Optimized coordination of your employees' assignments

Vehicle localization and fleet safety

With fleetPro, you can easily locate your vehicles when needed. You can see exactly where and when your vehicles are on the road or are notified if vehicles leave a predefined area (e.g. a construction site). This allows you to react quickly and take the necessary steps to secure your fleet.

With fleetPro, you can manage your vehicle maintenance work and receive timely notifications of potential vehicle faults. This allows you to avoid unplanned downtime and ensure fleet availability.

‍✓ Quickly locate vehicles

✓ Secure company assets

✓ Ensure fleet readiness

Utilization and utilization optimization

With fleetPro, you can make better use of synergies within your fleet, even across multiple locations. This helps to avoid unnecessary vehicle rentals and to maximize the utilization of your fleet.

In this way, you can reduce unforeseen costs and the associated administrative effort.

‍✓ Using synergies in the vehicle fleet efficiently

✓ Maximize fleet utilization

✓ Easy cost allocation to cost centers

Ensuring compliance

With autoSense fleetPro, you ensure that employment, tax and certificate-relevant requirements are met. For example, you can ensure compliance with legal working hours, create electronic expense reports or provide evidence of ISO certifications.

Your data is protected in the best possible way and the privacy of your employees is maintained.

✓ Swiss, legally compliant documentation

✓ Maintaining the privacy of your employees

✓ ISO certificate verification documentation

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Cost allocation and cost management

autoSense fleetPro provides a cost overview of your fleet. Thanks to trip and data transparency, you can keep an eye on costs or usage down to vehicle level and analyze them for outliers.

Fleet costs can be assigned to cost centers, customers or departments, administrative tasks can be automated and time-consuming processes can be minimized.

Statistics support your analysis and data can be easily exported as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Clear cost overview and easy cost allocation

✓ Reduction of administrative work

✓ Export function for documentation

Find out more now why fleetPro is the right fleet management solution for you

Fleet management for car rental companies and subscription providers

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicles in no time at all, obtain meaningful statistics with just a few clicks and optimize your fleet usage.

Nicolas Noth

2023-08-29

Identify abuses - locate vehicles - analyze driving behavior

With autoSense fleetPro, you can digitize your vehicles in no time at all, obtain meaningful statistics with just a few clicks and optimize your fleet usage.

Thanks to fleetPro, you can ensure that your vehicles are always available when you need them. In addition, you can keep track of vehicle usage and costs in order to optimize your fleet.

autoSense fleetPro supports you in managing your fleet, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Your benefits with the fleetPro fleet management solution at a glance:

Modular Swiss fleet management solution
Very simple, model and type independent retrofitting in minutes without specialist knowledge and workshop appointment
Efficient allocation of use to cost centers, departments, etc. thanks to digital logbooks
Effective differentiation of private and business trips
Integrated pool car management
Ensuring privacy in accordance with Swiss data protection guidelines
Significant statistics and real-time data for efficient fleet management
Early detection of vehicle events and prevention of expensive sequential damage
Reducing vehicle downtime
maintenance management (vehicle service)

Fleet safety and driving behavior

With fleetPro, you can manage vehicle maintenance work and receive timely notifications of potential vehicle faults. This allows you to avoid unplanned downtime and ensure the availability of your fleet at all times.

The analysis of driving behavior enables you to assess possible subsequent problems at an early stage, take appropriate steps and guarantee vehicle availability and customer satisfaction

‍✓ Ensuring fleet readiness

✓ Driving behavior analysis

✓ Ensuring customer satisfaction

Ensuring contract compliance

With autoSense fleetPro, you ensure that contractual agreements are met. For example, discrepancies between included and effective kilometers can be identified or you can be notified if there are illegal border crossings. In this way, you can ensure compliance with legal requirements, create expense reports electronically or provide evidence for ISO certifications.

Your data is protected in the best possible way and the privacy of your vehicle users is maintained.

‍✓ Compliance with contractual agreements

✓ Identify deviations quickly

✓ Maintaining the privacy of your users

Cost management and process automation

With autoSense fleetPro, you can easily and efficiently manage your fleet's maintenance work. This helps to avoid high follow-up costs and to minimize fleet costs. You can also keep an eye on the usage and mileage of your fleet and analyse them for outliers.

By recording usage data transparently, operating times can be optimized and thus compliance with legal requirements can be ensured.

Thanks to autoSense FleetPro, administrative tasks can be automated and time-consuming processes can be minimized.

‍✓ Cost Management and Optimization

✓ Reduction of administrative work

✓ Cost transparency per vehicle

Logbook evaluation and cost allocation

The evaluation of logbooks and deployment reports to allocate costs to customers, departments or cost centers is time-consuming and prone to errors.

With autoSense fleetPro, thanks to various filter options, you can evaluate the electronic logbooks and allocate costs incurred automatically and efficiently.

Comprehensive statistics help you with your analysis. Relevant data can be exported quickly and easily as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Easy logbook evaluation and cost allocation

✓ Extensive statistics

✓ Export function for documentation

Find out more now why fleetPro is the right fleet management solution for you

Fleet management for energy suppliers

Short response times and efficient scheduling are crucial for rapid order processing. With fleetPro, you can ensure that your fleet is always ready for use.

Nicolas Noth

2023-10-04

Trip and data transparency - optimized deployment planning - clear cost overview

Short response times and efficient scheduling are crucial for rapid order processing. With fleetPro, you can ensure that your fleet is always ready for use.

Thanks to trip and data transparency, you can keep track of vehicle usage and bill exactly at the cost center.

autoSense fleetPro supports you with your daily fleet management tasks, enables you to automate processes, provides valuable data for planning and maintenance and helps to save costs and time - safe, easy, transparent.

Your benefits with the fleetPro fleet management solution at a glance:

Modular Swiss fleet management solution
Very simple, model and type-independent retrofitting in minutes without specialist knowledge and workshop appointment
Efficient allocation of use to cost centers, departments, etc. thanks to digital logbooks
Effective differentiation of private and business trips
Integrated pool car management
Ensuring privacy in accordance with Swiss data protection guidelines
Significant statistics and real-time data for efficient fleet management
Early detection of vehicle events and prevention of expensive sequential damage
Reduction of vehicle downtime
Route and route optimizations
maintenance management (vehicle service)
Optimized coordination of your employees' assignments

Vehicle localization and travel transparency

With fleetPro, you can easily locate your vehicles when required and response times to customer inquiries are reduced.

In just a few steps, you can connect your vehicles and your deployment planning becomes digital in no time at all

Trip and data transparency makes managing your fleet easier and more cost-effective.

‍✓ Easy retrofitting of the existing fleet

✓ Quickly locate vehicles

✓ Trip and data transparency

Fleet safety and utilization optimization

With fleetPro, you always have an overview of the status of your fleet and manage necessary maintenance work simply and efficiently.

Timely notifications provide information about potential vehicle faults, help prevent unplanned downtime and ensure fleet availability. In this way, possible high follow-up costs can be minimized.

With the pool car management function, fleetPro also offers a comprehensive tool to optimally utilize your fleet.

‍✓ Ensuring fleet readiness

✓ Vehicle fault notifications

✓ Optimize vehicle utilization

Ensuring compliance

With autoSense fleetPro, you ensure that employment, tax and certificate-relevant requirements are met. For example, you can ensure compliance with legal working hours, create electronic expense reports or provide evidence of ISO certifications.

Your data is protected in the best possible way and the privacy of your employees is maintained.

‍✓ Swiss, legally compliant documentation

✓ Maintaining the privacy of your employees

✓ ISO certificate verification documentation

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Statistics and easy cost management

autoSense fleetPro offers a variety of statistics and data and helps you keep track of your fleet costs.

The transparency of use and costs at vehicle level makes it possible to minimize the time and administrative costs for your employees.

Features, such as cashless fuel card integration, enable your drivers to automatically charge their fuel. Employees are back on the move faster, outliers are quickly identified and administrative costs are reduced.

‍✓ Statistics for easy cost management

✓ Transparency of benefits and costs per vehicle

✓ Reduction of administrative work

Logbook evaluation and cost allocation

The evaluation of logbooks and deployment reports to allocate costs to customers, departments or cost centers is often time-consuming and prone to errors.

With autoSense fleetPro, thanks to a wide range of filter options, you can electronically evaluate the logbooks and allocate costs incurred automatically and efficiently to cost centers, customers or departments.

Relevant data can be exported quickly and easily as proof of documentation.

‍✓ Easy logbook evaluation

✓ Automated cost allocation

✓ Export function for documentation

Find out more now why fleetPro is the right fleet management solution for you.

A story on e-mobility: Is it worth switching to electric vehicles?

Sustainable and environmentally friendly mobility is very important to Swiss ski stars Priska Nufer and Daniel Yule. You can see how the two find their perfect car and the ideal charging infrastructure based on their driving profile - and what autoSense has to do with it - in the multi-part video series “A Story on E-Mobility” by AMAG and BKW AG.

Nicolas Noth

2023-12-05

Becoming Electric!

In the first episode of the video series “A Story on E-Mobility”, the latest Swiss Ski Audi models by Daniel Yule and Priska Nufer are equipped with the autoSense adapter and the autoSense app. They tell us about their motivation behind the decision to buy an all-electric car. An Audi AMAG expert briefly explains how autoSense works and introduces the cooperation between AMAG and BKW.

Analyze your Ride!

In the 2nd episode of the video series “A Story on E-Mobility”, Swiss Ski Stars Priska Nufer and Daniel Yule, together with AMAG and BKW AG, show how a detailed e-mobility analysis is created based on the collected autoSense data. The BKW E-Mobility Fleet Check evaluates employees' vehicles and driving profiles to find out whether switching to electric mobility is worthwhile.

Understand your ride!

In the 3rd episode of the video series “A Story on E-Mobility”, BKW and AMAG analysed the Dosenbach Ochsner Sport vehicle fleet: Is it worth switching to electric cars? The fleet check with the collected and evaluated autoSense data has shown: 50 tons of CO2 can be saved annually by electrifying the vehicle fleet.

Driving Electric!

Last but not least... Daniel Yule shows us the advantages of electric cars in the 4th and final episode of the video series “A Story on E-Mobility” - and how he likes to spend breaks while the car is being charged. The analysis by BKW and AMAG has shown him that an alternatively powered vehicle is worthwhile for his purposes and that even trips to other ski areas with a bit of planning are no problem.

Sustainability @ autoSense

autoSense promotes sustainability in vehicle management by optimizing trips, electrifying fleets and innovative insurance options such as pay-per kilometer.

Nicolas Noth

2022-08-11

Sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant both for private customers and in fleet management. With autoSense, you can identify your optimization potential.

Optimize trips, electrify the vehicle fleet and make driving behavior sustainable — transparently and simply with autoSense. We provide you with features and services with which, on the one hand, you can create transparency, avoid unnecessary trips and thus CO2 emissions, reduce unavoidable fuel consumption to a minimum and easily compensate.

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The autoSense solution provides a well-founded basis for decision-making on vehicle replacement or use of e-vehicles and the optimization of their fleet utilization in order to transparently reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and reduce costs. Thanks to the autoSense ecosystem, you can not only charge quickly and easily or offset your effective emissions in the app, but also benefit from flexible and smart insurance solutions and save money.

‍E-mobility analysis by BKW

As an autoSense fleetPro customer, you have the option of having a detailed analysis prepared by our partner BKW. This helps you to make the right decisions necessary to switch to e-mobility for your fleet.

‍Poolcar

With the pool car module, shared vehicles can be easily booked and you always know which vehicles are on the road when, where and for what purpose. The utilization of individual vehicles can be transparently monitored and optimization potential identified.

‍driveScore

Thanks to our feature score, drivers' driving behavior can be made sustainable in a fun and easy way and provides a basis for stimulating optimizations and minimizing unnecessary fuel consumption.

Pay-per-kilometer insurance

Avoid unnecessary trips by car, be fully insured and save money at the same time. With autoSense insurance partners who provide you and your employees with the best possible service and innovative insurance products. Such as flexible pay-per-kilometer insurance with kilometre-specific billing. You only pay as much as you drive. ‍

‍Charging

Charge your electric car quickly and easily in the app. Drive to the charging station with autoSense, charge and conveniently trigger the payment process in the app. And then it can go on.

‍CO2 compensation with South Pole

How high are your CO2 emissions, or those of your fleet vehicles, per month? We not only have answers to this question, but also give you the opportunity to offset emissions via the autoSense app and improve your ecological footprint. You can also read transparently in which sustainable projects South Pole invests your contribution. ‍

We have therefore developed a range of digital tools to help companies get a good overview of their vehicle fleet. We want to make things easy for you. Get an easy overview of how your company's vehicles are being used, carbon emissions, and driving behavior. How can you start carbon offsetting and reduce your fleet's carbon footprint?

Climate Compensation White Paper

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Poolcar management

The poolcar module provides a digital solution for managing and reserving pool vehicles. It enables flexible bookings via mobile devices and QR codes, ensures efficient use of vehicles and makes it easier to allocate trips and damage.

Nicolas Noth

2024-04-15

Manage & reserve pool vehicles

With the poolcar module, shared vehicles can be easily booked and you always know which vehicles are on the road when, where and for what purpose. Thanks to fleetPro, you can easily show the delta between booking and effective use. This ensures that vehicles are only booked for as long as they are needed.

Unbooked trips, including route and vehicle, are also recorded in the fleetPro poolcar management module, making everyday life easier for you. Fines or damage can thus be clearly assigned.

Benefits at a glance:

✓ Completely digitized poolcar management including export option
✓ Replaces Outlook reservations and paper logbook
✓ Mobile poolcar booking possible
✓ Overview of trips not booked
✓ Complete and systematic recording of trips, including information about the driver, project, cost center number and other information, which can be transmitted directly to the financial accounting systems if required

Mobile poolcar

The poolcar management module is not only available for browsers, but also for smartphones, tablets or iPads

Users can reserve the desired vehicle themselves using our poolcar module. This allows employees to make a booking quickly and flexibly directly on their smartphones.

Using QR codes, the driver is directed directly to the desired vehicle, even in the case of short-term bookings, in order to make the booking. This allows the user to manage their bookings even while on the move and, if necessary, complete them early so that the vehicle is released for the next employee.

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Cost savings thanks to fleet management

The calculation example shows the cost savings of a real, anonymized customer analysis with a fleet of 26 vehicles over a period of one year.

Nicolas Noth

2022-08-25

Cost savings based on a real example

The calculation example shows the cost savings of a real, anonymized customer analysis with a fleet of 26 vehicles over a period of one year.

Savings potential 1:

Mileage reduction of top 6 vehicles

The 26 fleet vehicles covered a total of 239,458 km p.a.
Only 23% of fleet vehicles covered 49% of the total kilometers driven

If the mileage of the top 6 vehicles were reduced to the average mileage of the entire fleet (9'210 km), this would result in potential savings of CHF 40,000 per year.

‍ (Calculation: saved 59,300km x CHF 0.70 mobility costs/km)

Savings potential 2:

Rearrangement of Low-2 vehicles

The 26 fleet vehicles covered a total of 239,458 km p.a.
8% of fleet vehicles only covered 2% of the total kilometers driven

If you were able to specifically use these Low-2 vehicles more often and thus achieve higher utilization, more working hours could be billed to customers.

Or the radical solution: reduce the size of the fleet by these 2 rarely used vehicles and thus free up tied up capital.

Conclusion:

The one-time costs amount to CHF 79/adapter = CHF 2,054 for all fleet vehicles
In addition, there are annual costs of CHF 17/adapter and month = CHF 5,304
Total costs in the first year = CHF 7,358, savings potential for 1 + 2 tbd = >CHF 40,000

This results in a positive balance of at least + CHF 32,642.

Comprehensive charging network of public stations in Switzerland and abroad

autoSense fleetCharge provides access to over 700'000 public charging stations in Switzerland and abroad, and makes charging electric vehicles easier.

Nicolas Noth

2023-12-31

With autoSense fleetCharge, we offer you access to over 700'000 public charging stations in Switzerland and abroad. This solution makes it easy to charge your electric vehicle and makes it a smooth part of your everyday life.

Intuitive operation and practical overview

The autoSense app is designed to be user-friendly and helps you quickly find a free charging station near you. Our map provides a clear overview of all available charging options and helps you plan your trips.

Easy charging

Simply start and stop charging at any charging station using our app or an RFID card. This flexibility adapts to your lifestyle and provides a hassle-free charging experience.

Transparent billing for business travelers

Business travelers benefit from the option of billing charging costs directly via the app or using an RFID card. This makes expense management easier and provides a clear cost overview.

Customer Support and Custom Pricing

Our customer support is available 24/7 to provide assistance and answer questions. You also have the option to set prices yourself at your own charging stations. With our network of domestic and foreign partners, we offer a comprehensive solution for your charging requirements.

Choose autoSense fleetCharge for easy, efficient and sustainable charging of your electric vehicle fleet. Together, we are shaping the future of electric mobility.

Transform e-fleets with centralized billing

fleetCharge enables efficient and transparent management of charging processes for electric vehicle fleets through centralized billing. This simplification contributes to improved cost control and more sustainable fleet management.

2023-12-31

fleetCharge's central billing function is revolutionizing the management of electric vehicle fleets through its efficient and user-friendly design. In the world of electric mobility, charging vehicles is a fundamental necessity, but with a large fleet, it can become a complex and time-consuming process. With fleetCharge, this process is significantly simplified.

Through central billing, fleetCharge offers a uniform platform on which all charging processes are recorded, checked and billed. This means that fleet managers no longer have to collect individual receipts or invoices from different charging stations. Instead, they receive a single, consolidated statement that covers all charging processes over a specific period of time. This bundling of billing data not only saves valuable administrative time, but also reduces the risk of errors that can occur during manual data transfer.

Another advantage of centralized billing with fleetCharge is improved cost control. The detailed list of all charging processes enables fleet managers to identify and analyze patterns in energy consumption. For example, they can determine which vehicles need to be charged most frequently or which charging stations are the most efficient. This information is crucial for strategic planning, for example when it comes to investing in additional charging stations or creating incentives for more consistent use of charging stations.

fleetCharge's central billing also promotes transparency towards electric vehicle drivers. They can track their charging processes directly via the autoSense app, which encourages more responsible energy consumption and increases awareness of operating costs. This level of transparency is also beneficial for reporting to company management or external stakeholders, as it improves the traceability of operating expenses.

Finally, the integration of central billing into the overall fleetCharge system enables seamless and fast invoicing. The automated processing of billing data means that invoices can be generated and sent faster, which contributes to improved cash flow. The system is also beneficial for drivers, as it allows them to simply charge and continue driving without cumbersome payment processes at charging stations.

In summary, fleetCharge's centralized billing offers comprehensive benefits for managing electric vehicle fleets. It reduces administrative work, enables more thorough cost control, promotes transparency and efficiency, and supports seamless invoicing. All of these factors contribute to optimised operations and more sustainable fleet management.

How climate-conscious driving protects the environment and your wallet

Climate-conscious driving, such as avoiding short distances and driving at low speeds, reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. autoSense recommends monitoring and adapting your driving style with driveScore to protect the environment and your wallet.

Nicolas Noth

2021-03-15

A conscious and sustainable lifestyle has been one of the more important issues in our society, and not just since the corona crisis. But the pandemic is acting as a catalyst in terms of greater awareness when dealing with the environment and nature.

We feel compelled to shop locally, adapt our leisure activities instead of flying to a meeting in Berlin, but prefer the zoom call and otherwise we spend our holidays within national borders rather than accept a long flight trip. By now, even the last of us should have realized that the pandemic is the effect of our own actions, that we should be more mindful of scarce resources and reflect on our lifestyle more sustainably.

But environmental awareness doesn't just mean avoiding plastic bags in the supermarket or even considering a plant-based diet. Even in road traffic, we can take small measures to reduce fuel consumption, which is not only good for our wallet, but also for the environment. This is because the less fuel is consumed, the less greenhouse gases are emitted. Driving style and use are particularly decisive — for example through defensive driving, avoiding unnecessary electrical consumers or unnecessary ballast.

Avoid short distances

We also find it more than convenient to quickly jump into the car and drive over to the bakery 5 minutes later. But did you know that a mid-size car burns around 30 to 40 liters per 100 kilometers right after takeoff before the operating temperature is reached? So leave the car behind, walk or take the bike again. It's fun, stimulates circulation and protects the environment. It may even help you reach your destination faster.

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High speeds don't always get you there faster

At over 100 km/h, your fuel consumption increases disproportionately. If you only consume 6 liters per 100 km at a speed of 100 km/h, your consumption rises to up to 10 liters per 100 km if you drive faster than 100 km/h. In general, the higher speed means you'll reach your destination just a little earlier — so why press on the gas? The environment thanks you for it.

Pay attention to the speed

Quick switching and low-speed, smooth driving is environmentally friendly and saves gas. Switch to third gear at 30 km/h, into fourth gear at 40 and into fifth gear at 50 km/h. If you drive consistently at low engine speeds, you can reduce fuel consumption by 20 to 25 percent.

The right tire pressure

Check your tire pressure regularly. If it is too low, rolling resistance increases and therefore fuel consumption. In addition, the tires wear out faster, the braking distance becomes longer, the handling of your car changes, especially when cornering, and in the worst case, a tire can even burst. Automobile clubs therefore recommend checking the tire pressure every 14 days when refueling and, if necessary, correcting it. But remember to check every 4 degrees, as the pressure can change differently. In principle, more pressure is better than too little and if you are unsure, simply check the manual for your vehicle.

Get rid of extra pounds

You haven't made it yet and have been driving around with a trunk full of old glass for weeks? Were you too tired to remove the luggage rack after the last ski vacation and simply leave it on until the next vacation? Remove unnecessary ballast: An unused ski or bike rack increases fuel consumption by up to 25 percent when a mid-range car travels 120 km/h. Even a full trunk increases fuel consumption. In other words, clean out and disarm the car and thus relieve the burden on the environment and your wallet.

Wind instead of climate blaster

Only use the car air conditioning and heating when you really need them. Air conditioning can increase fuel consumption in city traffic by up to 30 percent. For a small car, that can be two liters per 100 km. Rear window heating can consume up to seven percent more fuel.

It is therefore worthwhile to rethink your driving style and drive with foresight: With small adjustments, you can significantly reduce fuel consumption and thus your environmental impact, drive safer and save money.

But we wouldn't be autoSense if we didn't have a convenient solution for that as well. With DriveScore, you can analyze your own driving style and even compare it with other autoSense users — anonymized, of course. When an adapter is activated, the autoSense app provides information about how you are moving in traffic. Make it your personal challenge and try to be an economical driver. For the sake of yourself and the environment.

Here you can find out more about driveScore.

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If you have any further tips on how to drive more environmentally friendly, then write to us via marketing@autosense.ch with the subject “climate-conscious driving.” We will gladly publish any additional contributions on our blog.

E-cars on Swiss roads. But is it worth making the switch?

In Switzerland, electric cars are growing strongly in popularity. Among the 250,981 new cars registered in 2023, Tesla's Model Y once again ranked first, followed by another BEV, Skoda's compact SUV Enyaq.

Nicolas Noth

2024-02-27

The topic of e-mobility is now everywhere: Cars, motorcycles, bikes and even scooters are powered by electricity. But what does the future of e-mobility look like in Switzerland and where are there still uncertainties?

According to a study by Zurich Insurance, only 2 percent of all passenger cars on Swiss roads in 2018 were electric or hybrid vehicles. Only 0.4 percent had a pure electric drive. However, there has been an increasing rethink since 2019. More than 5,000 electric vehicles were sold in Switzerland last year, which represents around 4 percent of all new registrations. Furthermore, in 2019, for the first time, an electric car was the best-selling vehicle - the new Tesla Model 3, followed by Renault Zoé and Hyundai Kona EV.

It turns out that electric mobility is booming in Switzerland. According to a TCS survey in autumn 2020, 53 percent of Swiss people expect to buy an electric car in the future. And yet there is still skepticism among some car drivers, especially as they are repeatedly confronted with information about e-mobility that is not entirely true. We'll get to the bottom of this information.

“Electric cars are far too expensive”

Currently, buying electric cars is even more expensive than buying combustion engines, but with every kilometer traveled, the purchase is more worthwhile. At today's electricity prices, you can travel 100 kilometers with an e-car for less than three francs. In addition, e-cars are exempt from motor vehicle tax, which amounts to 4 percent of the purchase price. In addition, e-cars are also cheaper in terms of service and operating costs. Maintenance costs are lower as no oil changes or new spark plugs are required.

“Electric cars aren't that environmentally friendly”

Compared to an internal combustion engine, electric cars have a greater impact on the environment during production. This is primarily due to the battery, which produces a lot of emissions during production. However, if you look at the entire lifespan of the vehicles, the electric car compensates for this backlog: A gasoline engine emits around 300 CO2 equivalents per kilometer, while the e-car emits less than half of this at 122.

The electricity mix is also decisive. An e-car is more environmentally friendly when the electricity comes from renewable sources. In Switzerland, the electricity mix is relatively environmentally friendly. According to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, 62 percent of electricity currently comes from renewable energy sources, primarily from hydropower.

“You won't get far with an electric car anyway”

With a simple electric car, you can travel between 100 and 500 kilometers before it has to be reconnected to a charging station. For over 80 percent of the days of an average Swiss daily routine, this range is long enough. If the battery level is still insufficient, there are plenty of places where the car can be (temporarily) charged. With the help of certain apps (including soon with autoSense), it is easy to find over 17,000 e-charging stations in Europe.

“Electric cars are not safe enough”

An e-car has all known safety-related components and is therefore just as safe in the event of an accident as a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. In addition, studies on road safety show that a lack of driving experience, inadequate speed or difficulty concentrating are the reasons for accidents and not the type of drive.

Interested in buying an electric car? You should pay attention to these points:

Take a test drive with an electric car to get a first impression of electric driving:

‍Numerous dealers offer test drives for electric cars. Or rent an electric car through a car sharing provider such as Mobility.

Find out about electric charging stations in Switzerland:

‍There are already numerous apps and websites where you can find out more about charging stations in Switzerland. Under Ich-tanke-strom.ch Get a complete overview of public charging stations for electric cars. You can see in real time whether a charging station is currently available. There are also apps that help you find your nearest charging station (soon also with autoSense).

Find the right electric vehicle for you:

‍The selection of electric cars today is diverse: from small cars to family cars to luxury sports cars. On TCS You will find the latest electric car models as well as information on energy efficiency and operating costs. ‍

Pay attention to your driving style:

‍With the right driving style, you can reduce your car's power consumption and thus increase the range even further. Thanks to the AutoScore function, we analyze your own driving style, which not only protects battery life and your wallet, but also protects the environment.

Working together for easy access to the mobility of the future

Around a third of CO2 emissions in Switzerland come from road traffic. Together with our partners Zurich, AMAG and BKW, we are therefore committed to increasing the development of electric mobility. Our adapters and app are therefore also compatible with electric vehicles. We are also currently working on integrating a new e-charging function into our app to make charging your electric vehicle even easier and more efficient. Stay tuned!

Tell us about your experiences with an electric car and why others should buy one too. Just write to us via marketing@autosense.ch with the subject line “My E-Car Story.” We will gladly publish any additional contributions on our blog.

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The autoSense winter check for your car

autoSense provides winter check advice, including warming up the engine, avoiding thick winter coats at the wheel, using protective films instead of ice scrapers, greasing door seals and booking a tire change early on.

Nicolas Noth

2021-10-22

Winter tires, engine checks, black ice... It's that time again: the cold season is upon us and presents challenges not only for our vehicle, but also for us every day. The sooner we start winterizing our car and follow certain tips, the sooner the nasty surprise effect will disappear in the event of a sudden cold snap.

With our advice, you can get through the winter with your car carefree.

Tip 1:

Letting the engine warm up is not only prohibited and can be punished with a fine of CHF 60, but also harms the engine and the environment. It is better to warm up the vehicle carefully for the first 5-10 km, as the engine oil is still viscous and must first reach operating temperature.

Tip 2:

It is also not a good idea to get behind the wheel with a thick winter coat. In the event of an abrupt braking situation, the three-point belt only provides support if the belt is actually tight to the body. With a thick winter jacket, the harness has too much play; children in particular are at risk of this and can slip in an acute situation.

Tip 3:

If you like the windshield, you'd better refrain from using the tried and tested ice scraper. This is because the scratch can work possible dirt particles or smaller stones into the window and may cause cracks. It would be better not to allow ice to form at all by placing a cloth or protective film on the windscreen overnight and thus protecting not only the windshield but also the windshield wipers from freezing. Alternatively, spray the window with a de-icing agent and ensure a perfect view in no time.

Tip 4:

What is also often carelessly forgotten is to grease the door seals. A small measure with a big effect: the grease prevents moisture from settling in the seals and allows the door frame and door to freeze together at temperatures below freezing point. In such a case, the only thing that helps is the application of enormous force, which can massively damage the seals. Therefore, lubricate door rubbers with special rubber cleaners or silicone oils and refrain from using deer tallow or Vaseline.

Tip 5:

And while we're on the process of de-icing, here's a little helpful tip for those who need to unlock their car: The door lock de-icer should not be stored in the glove box. 😉

Tip 6:

Book a tire change and winter check at your garage early on and have the battery, lighting system and windshield and radiator antifreeze checked.

The use of winter tires is recommended in Switzerland under appropriate road and weather conditions. There is no basic obligation to put on winter tires. However, anyone who travels on snow-covered roads with summer tires is liable to a considerable extent in the event of an accident. Anyone who obstructs traffic on snowy roads because they drive with summer tires can be fined.

Tip 7:

If you should also drive across Swiss borders in winter, it is helpful to know which countries have regulations regarding winter tires:

There is a “winter tire regulation” in Germany. According to this, there is an express obligation to wear winter tires for anyone driving in the event of “black ice, slippery snow, slush, icy or tire slippery on the road” - mandatory also for motor vehicles registered abroad.
In Austria, winter tires or snow chains are mandatory. From November 1 to April 15, vehicles may only be put into operation in winter driving conditions if winter tires are fitted or snow chains are attached to the drive wheels.
Depending on the weather, winter tires may be required in Italy at short notice or at specific times for individual sections of the route. Some relevant information can be found on signs. Winter tires are mandatory in the Aosta Valley from October 15 to April 15. Alternatively, car owners can also put snow chains on summer tires.
In France, you must drive on mountain roads with winter tires if appropriate road signs or additional signs indicate this.

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Here are our tips for you. We hope you're doing well with it.

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autoSense wishes you safe driving even in winter.

What the electricity crisis also means

autoSense promotes conscious driving for CO2 reduction. The autoSense adapter and app help drivers to minimize CO2 emissions or maximize the range of electric vehicles in real time, regardless of vehicle type.

Nicolas Noth

2022-09-13

Just a few months ago, the direction seemed clear. In order to sustainably counteract climate change, we should all switch from cars with combustion engines to e-mobility as quickly as possible. It is important to minimize CO2 emissions. To this end, vehicles with excessive carbon dioxide emissions are sanctioned with punitive taxes and the procurement of electric cars is subsidized for tax purposes. The range of electric cars quickly expanded, battery capacities and ranges increased, and charging stations sprouted up like mushrooms. Every 7th new car sold in Switzerland is already a pure BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle). So far so good.

Since the Ukraine crisis, however, we are now facing an electricity crisis next winter and the Federal Council is already calling for consistent energy savings, which is currently unsettling Swiss car buyers. So, contrary to energy-saving ideas, invest in the future BEV technology or continue to refuel with fossil fuels, produce CO2, but keep a clear conscience when it comes to electricity consumption?

We think doing one thing and not letting go of it and deliver a great product for consciously reducing CO2 emissions with combustion engines, as well as for reducing power consumption at BEV. With our autoSense adapter, you are constantly informed about your driving style in real time via the autoSense app, because braking behavior, acceleration and cornering are determined by sensors and displayed accordingly on the app and compared with other autoSense customers. Knowing and improving your personal DriveScore therefore helps you to emit less CO2 with a combustion engine or to increase the range of your BEV.

driveScore - bewusster fahren — driveScore - drive more consciously

Eco-conscious and sustainable driving with autoSense, now even more so!

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Robert Stoepman, Projektleiter B2B — Robert Stoepman, Project Manager B2B

Robert has many years of experience in leading positions in the Swiss automotive industry and is responsible for several B2B projects for autoSense. In his spare time, he travels electrically on Segway and eScooter in the city of Zurich as a tourist guide.

What should not be missing on a road trip? “Good music & coffee.”

Nadja Albrecht, winner of an autoSense fuel voucher, explores Switzerland in her camper, where good music and coffee are essential. She uses autoSense for trip planning and appreciates the relaxation and flexibility that camper life offers, with plans for future adventures.

Nicolas Noth

2021-06-29

Nadja Albrecht took part in our gas voucher draw last spring and actually won. When handing over her prize, she told us something about herself. We found Nadja and her plan to travel on the “Grand Tour of Switzerland” with her camper so inspiring that we asked her a bit more.

Please tell us something about yourself and how you came to go on a tour through Switzerland with your camper?

I am 30 years old, a teacher and have owned a VW T5 California since December 2019. I've fulfilled a small dream with that.

Due to corona, my travel plans were somewhat thwarted and I decided to only stay in Switzerland for now. For my 30th birthday last January, I received a book from friends about “Grand Tour of Switzerland” I got and used the spring break to start it.

What did/does your route through Switzerland look like?

My goal is to drive exactly along the “Grand Tour of Switzerland” route. These can also be found at https://grandtour.myswitzerland.com/de/

In spring, the route took me from Kloten to Schaffhausen, Stein am Rhein, Jakobsbad, Wildhaus, Werdenberg, Chur, Savognin, Andeer and back again.

What should not be missing on a road trip?

Good music and coffee.

Were you able to take away insights from the first part of your Tour de Suisse that you will implement for the summer?

When you drive on country roads, everything slows down in a way. Vacations are meant to be enjoyed, I can take my time. You also discover a lot more than when you're on the motorway. It also saves fuel:)

How does autoSense help you plan or evaluate your road trip?

I find it very exciting after a Route section on the timeline to see exactly where I drove for a long time. This is also interesting when I tell others about the trip. I also like to make photo albums from my travels. Perhaps a screenshot of the timeline will find a place in it.

Consumption while driving is also always very interesting to track.

I'm also excited to see what the new feature will give me.”DriveScore” will deliver on the next trip.

Are there any other autoSense features and services that are used on your tour?

I find that Fill up with the app very convenient. It is also super easy to find and navigate to gas stations. If I am traveling on foot, it is very convenient to be able to retrieve the location of the vehicle. The Tampering alert It also gives you a sense of security.

What does it mean for you to travel with a camper?

For me, it is complete deceleration, switching off from everyday life. Whether it's a week or just an afternoon, whether far away or in my parents' garden: I can completely switch off and see it as a great privilege that I really enjoy.

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What are your plans for the future? Are you planning any other projects with the camper?

I'm looking forward to going abroad again soon. It would be a dream to go to Scotland. Maybe I'll be able to do that next year. Otherwise, I'm very flexible wherever I go.

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Nadja Albrecht mit ihrem Gewinn von autoSense — Nadja Albrecht with her win from autoSense

Thank you for this lovely interview, dear Nadja. The whole autoSense team wishes you good and safe trips with your camper and a wonderful time.

And if you want to continue following Nadja's adventure with the camper, just follow on instagram.

With tips, scores and challenges in the community

With driveScore in the app, autoSense supports sustainable driving: playfully, simply and vividly. In a personal overview in the app, the overall score is shown, which is based on all previous trips and driving behavior.

Nicolas Noth

2023-10-11

The autoSense app playfully supports sustainable driving

With the driveScore feature in the app, autoSense supports sustainable driving: playfully, simply and vividly. In a personal overview in the app, the overall score is shown, which is based on all previous trips and driving behavior. The smiley shows the current score.

For autoSense, sustainability is at the heart of its mission. Since 2021, autoSense has been allowing its users to offset the CO2 emissions of their car trips directly in the app, offsetting more than 10,000 tons of CO2 in 2022.

In addition, autoSense also supports sustainable driving through DriveScore in a fun, simple and clear way.

How does it work exactly: driveScore uses sensor data collected by the autoSense adapter installed in the vehicle to analyze every single trip. This data includes mileage, acceleration, and speed.

The performance of each trip is presented in the form of a score on a scale of 0 to 100. The key metrics for calculating this rating are smooth acceleration and braking as well as careful cornering. A higher DriveScore therefore stands for safer, more efficient and more sustainable driving.

Users also have the option to track the development of their driving style over time. They can compare themselves with the autoSense community and receive valuable tips on how to further improve their driving style and be more efficient on the road.

Der driveScore in der App — ThedDriveScore in the app

Good to know: autoSense starts the Cantons' driveScore Challenge from October 23!

The autoSense driveScore Challenge is an exciting new initiative from autoSense aimed at raising awareness of safe driving and encouraging drivers to improve their driving behavior. All participants drive for their favorite canton and collect points together for the best score, the maximum DriveScore.

More information about the driveScore Challenge is available here: driveScore challenge

Register now in the app!

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Car expenses in the tax return: it's easy!

Kurt significantly simplifies his tax return by using autoSense's digital logbook to record and export his business trips. This method is recognized and accepted by the tax authority.

Nicolas Noth

2020-11-27

“Kurt*, the tax documents arrived today...” Nicole* gives her husband the big envelope. Kurt sighs. Last year, the tax authorities made a huge complaint about the deductions. Kurt tried to use the data from his calendar to define professional trips and to differentiate them from private trips. But that wasn't reliable enough for the lady from the tax office.

Here we go again, Kurt groans inwardly. Nicole looks at her husband and sees what he's thinking. Suddenly, a thought flashes through her head: Didn't Kurt say something about a new system in the car? “That's right,” Kurt confirms, “We have an app called autoSense. With Migrol, for example, I can pay directly at the pillar, all with the app on my mobile phone. And it also records my trips. Maybe that would help me with taxes...”

He picks up his cell phone and calls his colleague Hans Bellorini, the fleet manager at Admeira. “Hans, can I use autoSense data for my tax return?” Kurt asks. Hans Bellorini confirms to his colleague: “Yes, the autoSense digital logbook was checked by the responsible tax authority. It complies with valid case law and therefore tax requirements and is recommended by the tax authority. The digital logbook is therefore considered as proof of the tax return!” Kurt sighs with relief. One less problem. He can easily export the digital logbook from the autoSense app and integrate the business trips accordingly into the tax return.

The fleet manager is also satisfied in business. One more employee with one less problem. So it was worth setting up the autoSense application for his people after all, Bellorini thinks. Well done, he praises himself internally. However, it remains completely controlled from the outside world. After all, you're a manager...

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How do I keep a tax-compliant, digital logbook?

autoSense offers a tax-compliant, digital logbook that automatically records and categorizes trips, makes it easier to separate business and private trips and enables easy export of data.

Nicolas Noth

2020-11-27

Finally an end to the complex, handwritten travel documentation

Tired of the hassle of keeping a handwritten logbook? autoSense offers the perfect digital and tax-compliant logbook.

Keeping a logbook is quite time-consuming. Journeys must be documented promptly and completely. All trips, including private ones, must be entered by hand if required and with information about the driver, the mileage at the start and end of the journey, the departure point and the date and purpose of the trip. It's much easier with a digital logbook.

How the digital logbook works:

In the autoSense app, categorize your trip as a personal, business or work trip. By entering your home and work address, all trips between these locations are automatically classified as a way to work. And if you have regular working hours and enter them, then all trips during these hours are automatically marked as business trips.

autoSense therefore automatically records your trips with duration, distance and start or end point. You can now export this data as a CSV Excel file with just a few clicks. You can simply select the desired period (month, year). In this way, you separate your business trips from private trips and can calculate them directly as expenses.

Is the logbook also tax-compliant?

Of course, we have had our logbook checked by the tax authority and it complies with valid case law and therefore tax requirements.

Conclusion: It has never been easier to keep a tax-compliant logbook or submit your vehicle expenses!

Fahrtenbuch der autoSense App — autoSense app logbook

“I only refuel with the autoSense app”

Angela Simeone from Swisscom uses the autoSense app to refuel for simplicity and contactless payment, which helps save time and shows the nearest gas station.

Nicolas Noth

2021-02-10

Angela Simeone, team leader of the Customer Field Service department at Swisscom, answers questions about autoSense.

autoSense: How do you use autoSense when refueling?

Angela Simeone: I've been using the app for this since the beginning. Either way, I carry my mobile phone with me anytime and anywhere, making it easy, quick and convenient to use. I only refuel via the app and therefore no longer need my card at all. The Migrolcard is stored in the app. No matter where I am, it shows me directly where the nearest Migrol gas station is.

How did you find autoSense?

It happened to me when I changed my car. Fleet Management has installed an autoSense adapter in the new vehicle. Shortly after, I received a newsletter with all information about autoSense and refueling via the app. As a team leader, I immediately tried it out and lo and behold, after using it for the first time, I was absolutely thrilled and encouraged my team to try it out as well. We're all big fans now.

Angela Simeone, beim Tanken mit der autoSense App — Angela Simeone, refueling with the autoSense app

What inspires you about it?

That it's so easy to use. It goes Zack Zack and is also convenient. By using it on our daily companion, the mobile phone, it can be used anytime and anywhere. I don't need any local knowledge and can be navigated to the nearest Migrol gas station. It saves a lot of time. In the current corona situation, I can avoid any contact at the cash registers and make secure and contactless payments and drive away. It's that fast!

Why would you recommend refueling with the app to your colleagues?

Basically, I recommend it to everyone because the mobile phone is always with me and all you have to do is use the app to refuel. In my team, for example, everyone works with their smartphones and therefore has the advantage of having “all in one”.

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Benefits of integrating telematics data for home charging

The use of telematics data for home charging of fleet vehicles improves charging efficiency and cost control and supports effective load management and network stabilization.

Nicolas Noth

2023-11-14

Using telematics data from fleet vehicles to charge electric vehicles at home offers a number of advantages and can be used in various ways:

Optimizing the charging process

Telematics data can be used to determine the best time to charge, based on driving habits and the vehicle's actual energy consumption. For example, charging can be planned in times of low electricity tariffs or low network load, which leads to cost savings.

Charge planning and management

By analyzing telematics data, such as vehicle location, remaining range and planned routes, companies can plan more efficiently when and where their electric vehicles should be charged. This helps to minimize downtime and maximize vehicle availability.

Charging demand prediction

Telematics data makes it possible to identify patterns in driving behavior and predict future charging requirements. This is particularly useful for fleet management and planning, as it helps to plan charging processes in advance and avoid bottlenecks.

Remote charging monitoring and control

By integrating telematics systems, fleet managers can monitor and control the charging process remotely. This enables the charging infrastructure to be used more efficiently and can help prevent overcharging or insufficient charging.

Reporting and analysis

Telematics data provides detailed insights into the use and efficiency of electric vehicles in the fleet. They can be used to generate reports that analyze performance, identify costs, and identify optimization opportunities.

Exact reimbursement of private electricity purchases

Thanks to the equipping of fleet vehicles with adapters and the appropriate targeted evaluation of telematics data, a precise calculation of the charges charged at home can be calculated, reported and billed. This means fairer compensation for companies and drivers.

Integration with smart home systems

For vehicles that are charged at home, telematics data can be linked to smart home systems to coordinate the charging process with other domestic energy consumers and improve overall energy efficiency.

Support for load management and grid stabilization

By collecting and analyzing telematics data, companies can improve load management by adapting their vehicles' charging times to the needs of the power grid, which helps to stabilize the grid.

Overall, telematics data from fleet vehicles enables a smarter, more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly use of the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles at home.

autoSense supports the “#IMMERDA” initiative by helfen helfen® Switzerland

autoSense supports the "#IMMERDA" initiative from helfen helfen® Switzerland by providing the association with the fleetPro fleet solution free of charge. The Association promotes the work of emergency services through media campaigns, and autoSense contributes to this by digitizing the association's fleet and providing a convenient refueling solution via app.

Nicolas Noth

2022-07-01

The association “helfen helfen® Schweiz” has set itself the goal of supporting emergency organizations in their challenging activities, as these are being increasingly affected, at the scene of an accident, when used on the roads. autoSense finds this commitment a good cause and supports the association with the appropriate fleet solution free of charge to manage the cars in use.

When two people talk about everything possible late at night after a large-scale operation, exciting ideas often arise. According to Nils Winterhalter, this is exactly how the association “helfen helfen® Schweiz” was created. Nils has been actively involved with the association since September 2021 and is responsible for finances and accounting. He is currently studying business administration at the University of Zurich and is completing his master's degree in 2 years.

That night, the idea of an organization was born which supports the work of emergency and rescue workers through media campaigns. The stated aim was to raise awareness among the Swiss population with the help of these campaigns. A first, very successful campaign was what we are seeing implemented on motorways today: rescue lanes. These are created automatically today. Raising awareness has worked, the behavior of car drivers has adapted. Close cooperation with associations, state institutions and the emergency and rescue organizations themselves was and is decisive for the success.

Nils Winterhalter, mit Einsatzwagen für #IMMERDA, ausgerüstet mit fleetPro — Nils Winterhalter, with emergency vehicle for #IMMERDA, equipped with fleetPro

But: The work of police, medical and fire departments is increasingly being affected by violence, threats and disabilities from the population. That's where the new campaign starts: #IMMERDA.

Always there for the population: the emergency services move out every 2 minutes to help people in need. Over 95% of all firefighters volunteer when things get dicey. Around the clock, 365 days a year.

Nils really likes working in the club. It is exciting and varied, and also meaningful. The association was also able to move into a new, larger office. Signs of growth and success in work. The association also has several vehicles available, provided by a partner. autoSense has equipped vehicles and club free of charge with the proven FleetPro fleet solution and for practical management of pool vehicles.

The autoSense tank solution, the first digital refueling solution via app in Switzerland, is also being used. It makes refueling (and charging in future) easier by activating the gas pump via app, cashless payment via app and billing directly into the app. For monthly expense reports, a pleasant relief and removal of paper and Excel.

Refuel without a wallet - thanks to the autoSense app

We are convinced that the work of helfen helfen® Switzerland serves a good cause, as we are all perhaps reliant on ourselves and are certainly happy to have motivated and unhindered volunteers at the emergency response organizations, always there, for all of us.

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New regulation on reporting on climate concerns

Switzerland wants to require public reporting on climate issues from larger companies from January 2024. autoSense fleetPro helps to meet these requirements, optimizes fleet management and reduces CO2 emissions. Read more in the white paper on climate compensation.

Nicolas Noth

2024-04-09

The events of the past year and the resulting energy crisis have provoked an unprecedented response worldwide, which has led to an accelerated rethink in the use of fossil fuels. Regardless of the different motives or competing interests, this has resulted in a joint effort by a broad group of individuals and organizations from various sectors.

The focus is on two main aspects: firstly, reducing the consumption of fossil fuels in order to reduce CO2 emissions, and secondly, to continuously increase the share of renewable energy in our everyday lives. An often overlooked point is the intelligent use of energy resources, which requires improved energy reporting and efficient data management.

It is precisely this strategy that the Federal Council has chosen. The regulation dated November 23, 2022 shows that this trend is prevailing at the highest level of Swiss legislation. This is not a short-term development.

In fact, according to the new regulation, as of January 1, 2024: ”Publicly owned companies, banks and insurance companies that employ at least 500 people and have total assets of at least 20 million francs or a turnover of more than 40 million francs are required to publicly report on climate issues. On the one hand, public reporting includes the financial risk that a company assumes as a result of climate-relevant activities. On the other hand, it must be disclosed what effects the company's business activities have on the climate. In addition, it must be described which reduction targets the company is setting for its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions and how it plans to implement them.” (Source: Federal Council press release dated 23.11.2022)

The primary goal of the new regulation is to improve the reporting of large companies to ensure their accountability and promote the transition to more sustainable practices and economic decisions. Well-organized and centralized fleet management such as autoSense FleetPro can help you meet legal reporting requirements. fleetPro can also make it easier to switch from vehicles with conventional drives to more environmentally friendly means of transport such as electric vehicles and at the same time reduce emissions from existing, fossil-powered fleets by reducing the distances traveled.

Sustainability is the key word. By analyzing telematics data, autoSense offers a versatile tool to identify areas of action that can be optimized.

autoSense fleetPro, as a data-based solution, makes it possible to optimize the use of vehicle fleets, increases transparency, recognizes unnecessary trips and thus contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and fuel consumption. In particular, it provides a solid basis for well-founded decisions to optimize fleet size and enables better estimation and planning of vehicle replacement and the transition to electric vehicles.

In addition, autoSense offers a wide range of tools and modules that help companies prepare for future technological advancements, regulatory guidelines and legal requirements and make fleet management more effective and flexible.

More reading from our house: White paper on climate compensation.

We look back on 2021

autoSense draws a successful conclusion for 2021 with highlights such as the new website, the partnership with Migrol and Mastercard, the driveScore feature, the celebration of the 200th B2B customer and sustainable initiatives in autumn. The team ended the year on a happy note and is looking forward to 2022.

Nicolas Noth

2021-12-16

Another autoSense year is drawing to a close and we are looking back, not only to learn from our mistakes and to use them for improvements, but also because we are proud of the goals we have achieved with the entire team.

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It was time in January. After months of preparatory work, we were able to create our new webpage launched and met the information needs of our customers. Our new website is better, faster, more informative and more innovative.

In February, we sealed our partnership with Migrol and Mastercard by launching a national payback campaign. With every refueling process that was billed using the Mastercard, autoSense customers received CHF 5 credit. At the end of the campaign, a big prize of CHF 2,500 was also drawn as a fuel voucher. The lucky winner was a young teacher.

In summer, we took off with our popular DriveScore feature and won the hearts of our customers with the distinctive smiley face. With the improved DriveScore, our customers can see how their driving style is developing over time, compare themselves with the autoSense community and receive valuable tips on how to travel better and more efficiently.

We took our 200th B2B customer as an opportunity to finally get back together as a team and duly celebrated this milestone in autoSense fleet management.

We did not rest in autumn either.

Sustainability is a major issue at autoSense. For this reason, together with South Pole, we have developed the Co2 Compensation feature for our app, which enables our customers to compensate for the emissions of their kilometers traveled directly and easily via the app. Thanks to autoSense, every car driver can make a valuable contribution to environmental protection.

Our latest collaboration resulted in a feature that enables our customers to calculate the current value of their vehicle. The individually entered vehicle attributes are analyzed by auto-i-dat and displayed in our app as vehicle value in CHF.

We are closing the year off on a happy note and are looking forward to 2022 with further milestones, new features and partnerships.

Why it is important to offset emissions

In her contribution, 16-year-old mediamatician Majza Avdyli emphasizes the importance of CO2 compensation. autoSense enables users to monitor CO2 emissions and offset them in the app with the help of partner South Pole, which is developing projects to reduce emissions worldwide.

2021-11-23

Majza Avdyli is our talented second-year mediamatics and supports us in particular in the area of graphics and design. At the age of 16, Majza is already seriously concerned about environmental protection and climate change. That is why we were very happy to make room for her in our blog and entrust her with the topic of CO2 compensation.

The following is one of the most relevant topics of our time from the perspective of a reflected young woman.

Personally, I've never thought about my consumer behavior. I've never thought about the circumstances under which products are produced or how these products are transported. In my opinion, that wasn't important enough, but it was because I had absolutely no idea what it was about and what effects my consumer behavior could have. It was only the whole climate demonstrations and the Friday for Future movement that prompted me to ask questions from my circle of friends and find out about the topic. It was only then that I realized that it was a very serious and important issue. Unfortunately, there are still many people who do not take climate change seriously and even have a negative impact on it with their behavior.

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I currently work at autoSense and emissions and offsetting CO2 emissions are also an issue taken seriously here. autoSense is committed to more sustainable mobility.

CO2 is the chemical molecular formula for the molecule carbon dioxide, which consists of carbon and oxygen. It is a natural component of air and one of the most important greenhouse gases. These gases are a natural part of the earth's atmosphere and act as a shield for the earth.

In the atmosphere, various gases act like the glass panes of a greenhouse. The natural greenhouse effect is what makes life on Earth possible in the first place.

Unfortunately, our increased energy consumption has thrown the natural greenhouse effect out of balance. Humans produce so many pollutants that penetrate the atmosphere and make it more and more impermeable. Excess heat therefore remains in the Earth's atmosphere and temperatures rise to an unnatural rate.

As a result of industrialization and other human influences, such as traffic and animal husbandry, the concentration of greenhouse gases is higher than ever before. When burning fossil fuels such as coal, crude oil and natural gas, large amounts of CO2 are released.

“It doesn't matter whether it gets one degree warmer now, then you freeze less, it's great!”

No, unfortunately global warming is disrupting our ecosystem. Polar caps and glaciers are melting and ocean water levels are rising. Permafrost soils thaw and release greenhouse gases, which contribute to further global warming. Droughts and floods also have social consequences, as people have to flee from affected areas.

It is therefore important to reduce CO2 emissions in order to stop the rise in temperature and its fatal consequences.

Our lifestyle has an impact on CO2 emissions — directly or indirectly. Be it through our diet, clothing, or transportation. Anything can determine our carbon footprint.

With the CO2 compensation feature in the autoSense app, we offer you the opportunity to responsibly offset the effective CO2 emissions of your vehicle. For this, we work together with our partner South Pole. South Pole develops and implements comprehensive projects and strategies to reduce emissions. They develop and fund projects around the world that reduce carbon emissions, protect biodiversity and bring real benefits to local communities. Since 2006, South Pole has worked in over 40 countries to develop more than 700 projects to prevent, reduce, or absorb greenhouse gas emissions.

But how can you do something for the climate with the help of autoSense?

autoSense gives you an overview of how much CO2 your car emits. You will also receive comparative values and can estimate how high your emissions will be for the coming months. To do this, we calculate the value required so that you can easily and conveniently compensate for your output in the autoSense app.

Each of us can make a contribution to questioning our behavior and adapting it accordingly in the interests of climate and environmental protection.

The more people counteract the climate crisis and its effects, the greater the likelihood that we will be able to overcome it. Even smaller measures, such as offsetting CO2, can have a big impact.

From 0 to 200 in three years

autoSense reaches 200 fleet customers, including Swisscom, in just three years. The easy-to-integrate fleet management solution with OBD-II adapter has been continuously improved through customer feedback. The latest addition, e-sculape informatique médicale s.a., underlines Autosense's continued success.

Nicolas Noth

2021-06-30

At autoSense, we have set ourselves the goal of building the fleet management of the future today. Founded in 2018, we have three strong Swiss investors on board: Swisscom, AMAG and Zurich Insurance. A lot of work and dedication has been put into achieving this goal. Today, three years later, 200 customers already rely on autoSense's fleet solutions.

But becoming a 200th customer wasn't always easy. It was necessary to overcome technical challenges, such as data protection, or to meet Swiss employment and tax law requirements. Last but not least, the regular exchange and feedback from our customers was very helpful in continuously developing the autoSense fleet solution. A journey that has paid off, as illustrated by the newest member of the autoSense family, the company e-sculape informatique médicale s.a. in Granges-Paccot (FR). More about that later.

It all started three years ago

Founded on June 4, 2018, autoSense offers, in addition to a private customer solution, innovative fleet management solutions that can be adapted to any fleet size and type of use. Whether it's 5 vehicles or 1,000, time-consuming processes can be automated and operating costs reduced.

Shortly after the company was founded, the first customer, Buchmann Gossau AG in the Zurich Oberland, was acquired on July 3, 2018. For 30 years, the company with ten employees has specialized in vehicle body repairs, towing and breakdown services as well as second-hand car sales and operates a fleet of twenty cars.

Massimo Redigolo, Head of Sales at autoSense, remembers this special day well.

‍“After careful preparation and a lot of passion, getting your first customer is always a special moment that you never forget,”

so Redigolo.

‍ “He is grateful that the hard work has paid off and developed a solution that creates real value for customers.”

And so we are particularly pleased that we can still count Buchmann Gossau AG among our loyal customers today.

‍ “I decided to use a fleet solution three years ago,”

says Andreas Buchmann, owner of Buchmann Gossau AG.

‍ “This allows me to see the location of my vehicles at any time. This is especially important when I need to get to my customers quickly. This creates customer satisfaction and trust,”

Buchmann explains.

‍ “The autoSense solution impressed us right from the start and thanks to the continuous development of FleetPro, we are constantly benefiting from the new functions and the simple user interface,”

Buchmann adds.

From small to large, autoSense can be used for any fleet size

What makes autoSense so attractive for companies is above all the simplicity with which fleet vehicles can be integrated into the system. autoSense pre-configures the necessary OBD-II adapters for every customer. These can then be installed by the customer himself in just a few simple steps and without any previous technical knowledge. Especially with larger fleets, the time required for this is almost negligible. This has also convinced customers such as Swisscom, with several hundred vehicles, of the autoSense solution.

Today, autoSense already has 200 active fleet customers

With the latest customer, e-sculape informatique médical s.a. in Granges-Paccot (FR), the 200th customer is now joining the autoSense family three years later.

Founded in 2009 by Jérôme Clément, the company now has 8 employees and specializes in IT services in the medical sector. The fleet includes 5 cars including 2 pool vehicles.

“By using fleetPro, we expect a better overview of our fleet,”

says Jerome Clément, chef d'entreprise e-sculape.

“Since we work in the medical sector, the reliability of our vehicles is extremely important. This includes reliable maintenance and service management as well as optimized utilization,”

continues Clément.

“We also looked at other providers. In the end, however, we opted for the autoSense solution, not only because it impressed us with its simplicity and functionality, but also because it was also recommended to us by our trusted garage,”

Clément adds.

Speaking of simple - Clément doesn't miss the opportunity to even lend a hand himself and uses the autoSense adapter in his vehicles within minutes.

Where does the autoSense journey go?

“The last three years have been particularly exciting, intensive and also characterized by a wide variety of challenges. But in the end, the results count and 200 fleet customers who manage their fleets thanks to autoSense.”,

says Jaap Vossen, CEO of autoSense.

“What I find extremely interesting is that there are many similarities between the first customer and the 200th customer. Both are small, innovative, owner-managed companies that see added value and increased efficiency for their companies through the use of our fleet solution,”

Vossen adds.

This once again confirms how companies can remain successful in the long term thanks to smart digitization. autoSense counts companies from all over Switzerland among its customers and maintains a close and supportive relationship with them.

“I am particularly pleased that we are also able to welcome another customer to Romandy with e-sculape,”

Vossen concludes.

My experience at autoSense as a student

Saloni is studying political science and worked at autoSense in HR and Marketing for five weeks. The Experience in a Startup offered her insights into digital marketing, teamwork, creative culture, and participation in business decisions.

2023-02-16

My name is Saloni and I am studying political science at the University of Zurich. I worked at autoSense as an HR assistant and in the marketing team for five weeks.

During this time, I've discovered a lot about the world of digital marketing and business as a whole. But I've not only improved my skills and understanding of marketing and business, but I've also learned what it means to be part of a startup.

One of the best parts of working in a startup is that it gives you the opportunity to work in a solid and motivating atmosphere. At autoSense, I've recognized that each team member contributes individually and in different ways, but ultimately they all work together as a team. Constant communication was always available through weekly meetings or short conversations in progress.

Creativity and innovation are at the heart of autoSense's mentality, and therefore the work culture is also based on positive relationships that promote development and productivity. When I had questions or needed help, the team was always there to help and support me. I found it very easy to work with the team as everyone can be relaxed one moment and focused the next.

I always wanted to help people in some way through my work, and autoSense offered me just that opportunity. Working at autoSense has made me realize that it feels good to be involved in important business decisions and to help shape new ideas.

All in all, it was very interesting to learn from the autoSense team. I would never have been able to acquire many of the knowledge they shared with me in an academic course. I've been geared towards a real work environment, which will really help me in my future career.

The results of the autoSense survey 2021

The autoSense customer survey from December 2021 showed a significant increase in customer satisfaction compared to the previous year. Customer loyalty is also high, and trust in data security at autoSense is perceived positively.

Nicolas Noth

2022-03-29

Every year, autoSense conducts a survey with all customers on various topics. In our major customer survey from December 2021, we were once again able to achieve very exciting and positive results. It is clear that customer satisfaction has once again increased significantly compared to the previous year. The confidence that the data is stored securely with autoSense is also strong.

We also launched a major survey among our customers at the end of 2021. The online survey was launched in the period from December 28, 2021 to January 26, 2022 and brought very positive results and lots of constructive feedback. This feedback is very important to us so that we can continuously improve our product, functions and services. We would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for the great support and high level of participation from our autoSense community.

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High level of satisfaction

Among the most important results: For us, however, the basic satisfaction of customers with our product is paramount. Fortunately, this has increased again compared to the previous year: 78% of all respondents are “rather satisfied” to “completely satisfied” with autoSense.

*Figure 1: Customer satisfaction per language region (German-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Switzerland, Italian-speaking Switzerland)*

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Loyalty

Almost a quarter of customers have also been with autoSense for three or more years. This also shows that many users can derive sustainable added value from using autoSense and that we are on the right track. Optimizations to the app and ecosystem remain a defining issue for us.

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Trust in data security

We wanted to know what our customers think about handling data and ask: Do you agree with the statement, “My data is safe with autoSense.” This is a key question for us. We are aware that we have a great responsibility towards our customers when it comes to data use and data security. Accordingly, it is pleased and reassuring to see that a good 70% of the interviewees agree positively with the statement. An important sign of trust for us.

*Figure 2: Data is safe with autoSense per language region (German-speaking Switzerland, French-speaking Switzerland, Italian-speaking Switzerland)*

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Our Conclusion

In summary, it can be said that the increase in satisfaction over time and the high level of customer loyalty are both positive signals in the development of the autoSense app and future use. There is a high level of trust in autoSense in terms of data security and data storage. autoSense will therefore be able to consistently continue the chosen path and make the mobility ecosystem even more attractive for Swiss car drivers. So that we can say again next year: autoSense customers are satisfied customers.

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Data usage with autoSense

The app follows Swiss data protection law, transparently informs users about data release and only uses information with express consent. Data transmission is encrypted from the autoSense cloud to the app and to partner services, with only necessary and approved data being shared.

Nicolas Noth

2021-09-29

When we founded autoSense, it was our vision to bring innovative products to our customers on the Swiss market with the help of mobility data and to create access to a strong ecosystem. And in everything, we are aware that we have a great responsibility when it comes to data security and the use of this data, and that is why we find it important to describe and show how autoSense works with data.

What is personal data?

The definition itself is a very vague umbrella term that can be found everywhere - but what does it actually mean? In principle, 'personal data' is data relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Storage, use and transfer must be handled with particular care. At autoSense, we attach great importance to ensuring that our users are always aware of what data is being shared and when in the app. If you go to Settings, you will find all detailed information under FAQ/ Help under point 8.

When it comes to using our users' data, we comply with Swiss data protection law and take into account the purpose and appropriateness of use. Information is only passed on to our partners with the express consent of the user in order to be able to offer the activated partner service to customers in a useful and personalized way or to make the use of the app user-friendly. In addition, there is the use and further processing of data, which is stored in the tax return for legally recognized documents such as the expense report.

Where does the data come from?

By plugging the adapter into the OBD port, we have hardware that transmits the car's automotive and mobility data securely to our autoSense cloud. From there, the data is transferred to the app, or shared with the respective partner after the user's consent. This could be the mileage for the insurance statement or the current condition of the car at the trusted car garage.

At autoSense, we only read out the data for our partners; there is no option at any time to manipulate or change the data. You go directly to our contract partner, who provides his services within his contract with the customer. The details of which data is transferred for which partner can be found in the partner service in the app.

What data is shared?

When autoSense is activated, the first steps are to determine which partner services are activated and the associated data, which is necessary to make the service fully usable, must be activated and approved. That is why we work strictly according to the principle of “as much as necessary, as little as possible”. For example, our partner, Simpego car insurance, only sees the kilometers driven by the customer when providing FlexDrive Pay Per KM insurance.

Only this data is transmitted to the partner. If a customer should change their mind, a partner service can be removed at any time.

In addition, autoSense wants to be close to its customers. Personal contact and regular contact are important to us. If our customers agree, we use profile information to get in touch. But that too can be adjusted as required.

We stand for responsible handling of data within our product and will ensure that the security of our customer data is a top priority when it comes to all innovations in the future. Because trust in us is the most important thing.

autoSense is certified according to ISO 9'001 and ISO 27'001

autoSense has achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, which confirm the implementation and continuous improvement of a quality management system and an information security management system.

Nicolas Noth

2022-09-21

autoSense is now officially an ISO-certified company. The two ISO 9'001 and ISO 27'001 certifications confirm that autoSense has introduced, successfully applied and continuously improved both a powerful quality management system and a first-class information security management system. With the defined quality and safety requirements, autoSense intends to ensure and further expand the high standard in the future.

Certification in accordance with ISO 9'001 can demonstrate compliance with principles such as employee orientation, process structures, fault management, and leadership skills. It promotes decision-making based on specific data and key figures.

With ISO 27'001 certification, the effectiveness of the company's information security management system can be objectively and credibly proven. This globally recognized standard defines the requirements for the introduction, implementation, documentation and improvement of an ISMS. As with the quality management system, continuous improvement is the ultimate goal here.

The two certifications are also becoming increasingly important in exchange with investors, partners and corporate customers. For autoSense fleet customers, they guarantee that the central areas of quality and data security are guaranteed. An important element for creating trust and successfully expanding partnerships.

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Selling a car privately - We'll show you what's important

Tips for selling private cars in Switzerland. He emphasizes the importance of a perfect technical condition, accurate vehicle description in advertisements and setting an appropriate sales price. autoSense customers can determine the vehicle value precisely with the help of Auto-i-Dat AG.

Nicolas Noth

2022-10-27

Mr. and Mrs. Schweizer change their car on average after 6 years or when the mileage is between 62'000 and 100'000 kilometers. It has also been shown that with a higher speedometer reading you can no longer make as much money, then you can also drive the car to the end. In any case, it is worthwhile taking good care of the car and offering a fit, functioning car for sale. We answer the questions you should ask yourself when selling privately:

What is the condition of my car?

To sell, your car should be in perfect technical condition. You can get the technical condition certified in your garage or at TCS. Small blemishes such as scratches in the paint, which would only lower the price unnecessarily, can also be repaired right away in your garage. Do you have comprehensive insurance? Then it should be covered. In addition, the last service should not have been too long ago and as a seller, you are obliged to mention it should the car have an accident damage.

How and where would I like to sell my car?

There are many ways to sell your car yourself. In Switzerland, there are various online platforms that make it easy to post an ad, or even a classic attack in the supermarket can work. Another or additional option would be a notice with all the most important key data that you can stick to your car window. This allows passers-by to see that your car is for sale while it's on the street anyway.

How much should I charge for my car?

Similar used cars, which are also comparable in terms of engine, year of construction, mileage and equipment, are a good clue.

autoSense customers can determine the value of their vehicle even more easily and more accurately: Together with auto-i-dat AG, we calculate the Vehicle value, based on currently available vehicle information. The basis of the evaluation is the brand, the model, the year of construction of your vehicle and the actual mileage. In addition, the new value of additional equipment can be specified.

What must be included in the ad?

Apart from the make, model and year of manufacture, the equipment of the car should be specified as precisely as possible. Make sure to list the advantages, e.g. well maintained, a few kilometers, extensive equipment, special rims, non-smoking vehicle, no pet owner, etc.

As already mentioned, defects must also be reported, especially if the car was involved in an accident. For most buyers, the last MFK is also decisive, so you should definitely specify the date for this. If you were in service shortly before the sale, then also state that, for example, the brakes were replaced.

The more pictures put your car in a good light, the higher the chances are that potential buyers will get in touch with you. A clean car looks great, a well-kept interior is a plus. Make sure that the lighting conditions are good and that the photos have a good resolution. You can also take detailed pictures of the interior, as well as high-quality equipment details and mileage. If the car has defects, they should also be photographed. This is honest and creates trust with the buyer.

How can the sale proceed?

You've found a buyer, now it's time for administration. With TCS, you can have a personalized contract created for your vehicle free of charge.

The contract will list all important vehicle data such as the chassis number, mileage, etc. in the purchase contract. However, so that there are no legal disputes later on, it is also crucial that you, as the seller, list all known defects of the vehicle. A correctly kept service book is an additional plus for the successful sale of your car.

Only hand over your vehicle and the corresponding documents when you have received the full purchase price, so you can be sure that there is no fraud. You should not accept promissory notes or installment payments.

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The following documents should be handed over to the new owner when selling:

Sales contract signed by both parties
vehicle registration document
Service booklet, maintenance and repair invoices
Pictures and reports in case of accidental damage
keys or code cards for the vehicle
instruction manual

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If the car is still redeemed, cancel your vehicle registration document after signing the contract and send it to the buyer. With this document, the buyer can redeem the car at the road traffic office. With the new license plates, he then picks up the car. In some cantons, if the buyer already has proof of insurance, they can pick up the car with their license plates, provided that they have a new vehicle registration document issued by the road traffic office on the same day. It gets more complicated when a sale is made across cantonal borders. But you should contact the relevant road traffic office for more information.

You must also report your sale or possible new purchase to your car insurance company. If you tend to drive less but own a car to stay flexible and mobile, then take a look at our partner service simpego FlexDrive or Zurich MyWay in the app. With innovative pay-per-kilometer insurance, you only pay for insurance for what you drive.

And don't forget: Your autoSense adapter can easily be unplugged and installed in your new car in the OBD port! Just reconfigure in the app (--> menu/vehicle account/install in another vehicle) and you're ready to go. And the best thing about it: without losing your trips and history from the old car.

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We wish you every success selling cars and, of course, as always, a safe journey.

Happy ending thanks to autoSense: Car found again after car theft

autoSense contributes to the happy end of a car theft story: A family whose car was stolen in Calabria was able to find it again thanks to autoSense. autoSense customer Mario C. located his stolen Alfa Romeo Stelvio using the adapter installed in his car.

Nicolas Noth

2023-12-14

Summer vacation time is travel time. This was also the case for the C. family, who went to Calabria in August. Whose car was stolen. And it still came to an easy end thanks to autoSense.

A vacation trip to the south is something nice. Traveling by car, loved ones with you, the best time of the year ahead of you. Mario C.*), together with his wife and daughter, started the trip to Italy to meet other family members and spend time together. On board: an autoSense Plus adapter for the mobile WiFi hotspot of the daughter's iPad. Mario C. has been an autoSense customer for a good two years.

Unfortunately, the trip was overshadowed by a very unpleasant event. We were able to talk to Mario C. He told us what happened to him in southern Italy.

Tropea, mit Blick auf die Kirche Santa Maria dell’Isola — Tropea, with a view of the Santa Maria dell'Isola church

Tropea is a small town on the east coast of the southern Italian region of Calabria. It is known for its old town on a rock, its beaches and red onions.

Mario C. and his wife, who are stationed near this small town during their holidays, go there as a couple on the evening of August 11, 2023 to enjoy the warm summer evening and the city. They arrive at 8:15pm in the idyllic village, park their black Alfa Romeo Stelvio in a public parking lot and go into town for dinner.

At around 11 pm, the two set off for the parking lot. They still have an hour's drive back home to their holiday home. But back in the parking lot, the Alfa is no longer there.

Mario C. first suspects that the vehicle has been towed away because he paid for the parking ticket with a parking app and this may not have been registered. But people nearby, whom he interrogates, confirm to him that in such a case, a bus will be issued and a car will not be immediately towed away.

This reinforces the suspicion that the car could have been stolen. Mario C. is an autoSense customer. He has the app on his smartphone, the adapter is in his car. He opens the autoSense app and sees that his Alfa is in another location. He immediately calls the police, informs them of the brazen theft and about the adapter installed in the car, thanks to which the location of the stolen vehicle is visible.

When the police arrived on site, Mario C. gives them his cell phone so that they can recognize the location live and start the chase. Riding in a police car is not an option, as it is not allowed.

The police drive away with flashing lights and a second patrol is sent. Thanks to vehicle tracking, the Alfa Romeo is quickly found in the autoSense app. No sign of the thieves, they have already fled.

The perpetrators have removed the child seat and other personal belongings, probably thrown them away. Police told Mario C. that the thieves completely disassemble stolen cars and then sell the individual parts as spare parts. In the same night, 5 vehicles were stolen and probably dismantled. Only the one from Mario C. could be found again, thanks to autoSense.

Back in Switzerland, Mario C. has his vehicle thoroughly examined. On the part of autoSense, we will also check the adapter at his request. Result: everything ok! We are happy that the event went smoothly and, despite all the inconvenience for Mario C. and his family, still led to a happy ending.

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*) The correct name is known to the author. Mario C. wishes to remain anonymous.

Improving road safety with data models

autoSense helps improve road safety in cities by analyzing anonymized data on the behavior of road users.

Nicolas Noth

2024-05-30

autoSense helps improve road safety in cities. The behavior of transport participants is analysed anonymously and the data is made available. This makes mobility more efficient, safer and more convenient for everyone.

There are many challenges to overcome in transport. Millions of hours are spent stuck in traffic every day. Dangerous road conditions or uncontrolled driving often lead to accidents.

To avoid this, vehicle data is a valuable resource. This is because by monitoring and predicting traffic flow and evaluating driving behavior, potentially dangerous road areas can be identified and the appropriate preventive measures can be taken.

Cities and municipalities know where serious accidents occur. By evaluating driving behavior, an extrapolation is created and a heat map shows where these risky areas are located.

Up to now, speed measurements have been carried out over a longer period of time to establish the correlation between speed and accidents. This entails enormous costs for the public sector, which can be significantly reduced by the autoSense solution.

autoSense offers the opportunity to improve road safety in cities.

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Because through

Monitoring traffic flow
Analyze driving behavior
Identifying potential areas of an accident

preventive measures can be taken.

autoSense thus contributes to making cities safer and more pleasant places for all transport participants.

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More about this and other use cases for using anonymized data can be found here: https://www.autosense.ch/en/technologie/data-monetisation

Auto MPark relies entirely on autoSense

Entrepreneur and gas station operator Rosetta Donatiello has recently started using autoSense fleetPro for her fleet of replacement cars. It thus easily controls the deployment and management of the vehicles.

Nicolas Noth

2021-03-16

The Migrol gas station in Ebikon is well frequented during our visit. Rosetta Donatiello warmly welcomes us to her company, Garage Auto MPark, which also includes the operation of the gas station with workshop and laundry.

”The autoSense app and contactless payment with it are currently being advertised at all Migrol locations in Switzerland”,

says Rosetta Donatiello and points out one of the eye-catching posters. Customers can thus easily activate the gas pump via an app, refuel and drive off again. The receipt is conveniently stored in the app. There is no need to wait in line.

Her daughter, Sharon Donatiello, is now refueling one of the several sporty Fiat 500 Abarth cars from Auto MPark's fleet of replacement cars. Sharon is actively involved in the family business while she is training as an auditor and takes care of using the Fiat 500 Abarth as replacement vehicles when a customer brings their car into the garage and depends on a vehicle.

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”We also use the autoSense fleet solution in our company, fleetPro”,

adds Donatiello.

”It makes it easier for us to plan the deployment of vehicles for our customers and to check mileage and tank levels. These can now be easily and conveniently queried from the workplace using a computer.”

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At the moment, five cars are equipped with it. The fleet management solution is brand-independent and works in all vehicles in the fleet.

”We will now test the use of autoSense fleetPro with the five Fiats over the next few months and then decide whether to expand further”,

Rosetta Donatiello concludes the conversation and says goodbye to us.

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“Refuel independently thanks to autoSense”

Stephan Fuhrer, entrepreneur and top athlete in a wheelchair, praises the autoSense Fuel app, which allows him to refuel more independently thanks to the option to select the gas pump and pay via smartphone.

Nicolas Noth

2020-11-27

Entrepreneur and top athlete Stephan Fuhrer is impressed by autoSense and the Fuel app, which makes it significantly easier for him, who has been in a wheelchair with paraplegia for 20 years, to refuel his car independently. We met him at AMAG Volketswil for an interview.

”I think autoSense is a great idea”,

says Stephan Fuhrer right away at the start of our conversation.

”The app helps me to refuel my car independently and without outside help.”

Stephan Fuhrer, paraplegic since an accident at work, is currently buying a new car for his company, Fuhrer Gartenbau AG in Greifensee, which he successfully manages together with his brother. The dynamic Zurich Oberlander is an 8-time Swiss champion in 50 and 100 meters swimming, an active member of PlusSport and Swiss Paralympic. He is currently training for the European Championships in Madeira in May and the Paralympics in Tokyo in August 2020.

However, Stephan Fuhrer is also used to having to resort to help. When refueling, for example. The credit card slots and control panels on the gas pumps are often not accessible due to the height. Or the construction of the gas station prevents you from getting there in the first place due to a concrete barrier on the ground. That is why he regularly comes here to AMAG Volketswil, where someone always helps him when refueling.

With autoSense, he now regains some independence when refueling at the already available Migrol stations. The app allows him to select the gas pump and pay the amount due directly via smartphone and from the car. This makes refueling much more accessible and much easier with a wheelchair.

”My daughter also uses autoSense”,

Stephan Fuhrer says laughing.

”The benefits are great. The advantages have obviously not only convinced me”,

he grins. He says goodbye to us and goes straight on to the next appointment.

Häsler Group Case Study

The Häsler Group, a leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sanitation solutions in Aargau, has been using autoSense's digital logbook for a year. The solution improves the transparency of working hours in the field and helps to increase the accuracy of work reports.

Nicolas Noth

2022-02-07

Digital logbook pays off in six digits

The Häsler Group is Aargau's leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and sanitation solutions. For almost a year, the company has been using the digital logbook as part of the autoSense fleet solution.

”The logbook helps us to make the working hours of our sales representatives more transparent”,

says Dani Stutz, commercial manager of the company.

”We compare the information in the logbook with the work reports. If the closing time for work is 5 p.m., but the vehicle has already left the construction site at 3 p.m., questions naturally arise.”

If such abnormalities become more frequent, talk to the person concerned. That works, says Dani Stutz:

“Since the autoSense system is in operation in our 176 vehicles, the work reports are completed much more correctly. All employees are treated equally. Anyone who behaves fairly is protected. We estimate that this will save us between 250,000 and 500,000 francs annually.”

Servicemonteur Marcello Thoma: sein Lieferwagen ist mit autoSense ausgestattet — Service technician Marcello Thoma: his delivery van is equipped with autoSense

Even in discussions with customers, the digital logbook is sometimes an important trump card:

“With his data, we can prove that the travel charges and working hours charged are justified.”

Dani Stutz is satisfied with the autoSense fleet solution:

“The system works very well.”

autoSense has also tailored the reports for the Häsler Group. This allows them to be further processed efficiently directly.

autoSense generally offers private and business customers intelligent IoT-based connectivity solutions for private cars, pool vehicles and entire fleets. In doing so, the company also benefits from Swisscom's IoT expertise, which is a technological leader in Switzerland in this regard. The open ecosystem structure of autoSense also enables a wide range of services from partner companies, which can also be used by fleet customers.

Source references and a complete success story are available here to read.

Kraftwerke Oberhasli use fleetPro for their fleet

Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG has been using autoSense fleetPro for their approximately 30 pool vehicles since 2021. Previously manually recorded mileage and time-consuming internal repayments are now a thing of the past.

Nicolas Noth

2023-12-20

Kraftwerke Oberhasli AG (KWO) is one of Switzerland's leading hydropower companies. It produces between 2,100 and 2,300 gigawatt hours of electrical energy annually. Since 2021, KWO has been using autoSense's cost-efficient and cost-efficient fleet solution to manage its approximately thirty pool vehicles.

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Starting position

Since its founding in 1925, KWO has efficiently produced electricity from renewable energy sources for hundreds of thousands of people in Switzerland and abroad. With 13 hydroelectric plants and 8 reservoirs, the KWO Grimsel Power division produces between 2,100 and 2,300 gigawatt hours of electrical energy annually.

At its headquarters in Innertkirchen in the canton of Bern, KWO operates a fleet of around 90 road vehicles. Of these, around 30 passenger cars and light commercial vehicles are used as pool and department vehicles, which can be used by various employees as required.

Until now, the mileage was manually recorded by drivers in a paper logbook and then read out and recorded manually in the finance department in order to finally allocate the resulting travel costs to the corresponding project or department cost center. This type of cost allocation was sometimes incomplete, not always with the expected accuracy and consumed an unnecessarily large number of resources. Those responsible therefore sought a solution from KWO.

Solution and procedure

Mileage recording and internal billing should be simplified as far as possible, improved in quality and digitized. On the same train, an efficient fleet analysis of the entire fleet should provide insights into any optimization potential.

Thanks to its own fleet solution “fleetPro”, autoSense was able to offer a solution based on three pillars and implement it for KWO as follows:

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Completely digitalized pool car management:

Replaces Outlook reservations and paper logbook
The trips are systematically and therefore completely recorded and, in the final solution, directly transmitted to the financial accounting systems with information on the driver, project/cost center number and other useful information

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Fleet management/ utilization monitoring:

Provides important evaluations to optimize fleet composition and use in the future based on facts

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eMobility analysis:

Based on the data collected by fleetPro in 2021, the KWO management was able to prepare a comprehensive mobility analysis in cooperation with partner BKW so that the right decisions could also be made when switching to alternative drives — an obvious concern, especially for KWO as an energy supplier.

Massimo Redigolo, autoSense AG, Werner Häcki, KWO, Markus Eberhard, BKW – v.l.n.r — Massimo Redigolo, autoSense AG, Werner Häcki, KWO, Markus Eberhard, BKW — from left to right

Implementation

autoSense solution. From the outset, the concerns were precisely recorded and implemented both by the project team and by the employees involved, which also enabled the effective solution to be continuously developed and optimized. In the beginning, these changes were received by users to varying degrees. With patience, communication and persuasion, the conversion from paper to smartphones was finally carried out well by users who were less tech-savvy.

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“Thanks to regular and well-coordinated reconciliations, the latest special solutions have now also been successfully implemented,”

Werner Häcki, Head of Transport and Railways at KWO, remembers.

“The collaboration with autoSense was highly professional, focused and effective throughout the project phase. The experience has helped us with this,”

Häcki says at the end.

Primeo Energie relies on autoSense fleetPro

Primeo Energie, a Swiss energy supplier, has successfully optimized its 185 vehicles, including 15 pool vehicles, with autoSense fleetPro. The solution enables transparent cost allocation, improved trip control and supports the goal of a CO₂-optimized fleet.

Nicolas Noth

2021-07-21

Primeo Energie, based in Münchenstein, is a Swiss energy provider with over 600 employees. To achieve its goals of operating a CO2-optimized vehicle fleet, the company is now using autoSense's fleet solution.

Starting position

Primeo Energie operates a fleet of 185 vehicles connected to autoSense FleetPro. It includes 15 cars, which are available to the staff as pool vehicles.

The pool vehicles have so far been managed via a physical agenda. Use differentiations by cost center, project or private use were only possible in a very rudimentary way. Journey control using a physical logbook in the vehicle was also outdated and inefficient. The use transparency of company vehicles without pool use was also completely absent. The lack of facts therefore made it difficult to decide on Primeo Energie's future mobility strategy.

Solution and procedure

In an extended test phase, the intended case was examined in detail with selected vehicles as a first step. After a positive result, the implementation of the autoSense FleetPro solution, including pool car management, was gradually started in the first quarter of 2021. Initially with the 15 pool vehicles and the associated approximately 200 authorized users. The remaining company vehicles followed in the second step.

The new pool car management was quickly appreciated by employees. Bookings via Outlook emails or agenda entries written by hand, as well as keeping paper logbooks, are now a thing of the past and travel expenses can be seamlessly assigned to the associated cost centers. In the future, spontaneous bookings of pool cars should also be possible — simply via mobile phone and QR code directly on the vehicle.

In the case of non-pool vehicles, it can now be ensured that, in the event of operational interruptions, e.g. due to a power failure, via the network control center and the map module in FleetPro, the vehicle or team closest to the place of operation can be located.

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“Working with autoSense was pleasant and very professional throughout the project phase”,

remembers Markus Kuster - Head of Purchasing and Logistics at Primeo Energie.

“On our input, some requests could even be integrated into the software in advance of the go-live appointment. In the post-project phase, autoSense is always available to answer any questions we may have. Be it questions about a system function that is not yet used to or questions about adjustment and evaluation.”

Primeo Energie relies on a CO₂-optimized vehicle fleet

“Thanks to the autoSense solution and the key figures that can be determined, we are taking a big step closer to this goal”,

according to Markus Kuster.

“We will systematically find vehicles that, due to the mileage, can easily be replaced by an electric vehicle,”

adds Markus Kuster.

In the case of diesel vehicles, areas of application and frequency of use are being scrutinized in particular. Whenever possible, these vehicles are then gradually removed from the fleet and replaced by more environmentally friendly models.

How is fleetPro received by employees?

In particular, the simple booking process for pool vehicles is particularly well received by employees. But also the electronic logbook solution and transparency about which vehicles are currently available.

On the administrative side, the simple and quick solution for internal onward billing to the various business areas is particularly appreciated.

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Orani Malersysteme AG Case Study

Orani Malersysteme AG, a medium-sized SME, has successfully optimized the use of its 16 fleet vehicles with autoSense. Thanks to the simple implementation of autoSense, the company was able to make work and personnel management more flexible, allocate routes to the correct orders, keep an eye on overall mileage and optimize fleet utilization.

Nicolas Noth

2023-07-25

Orani Malersysteme AG, a medium-sized SME, sustainably optimized the use of their fleet vehicles with autoSense‍

Orani Malersysteme AG was founded in Dübendorf in spring 2011. Since its founding, a lot has been invested in the company, with the principle of carrying out high-quality and efficient painting and façade work.

‍“autoSense allows us to quickly and flexibly allocate work and personnel in the event of short-term changes and assignments that can occur when working on construction sites.” “autoSense also gives us a good overview of our company vehicles in general. With autoSense, we have therefore found a suitable option and solution for ourselves. We're very happy with it!” ,

says Sokol Orani, managing director of Orani Malersysteme AG.

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autoSense was chosen primarily because of its Swissness and the very simple implementation,

to effectively allocate vehicles in hectic daily business and to be able to use synergies
completely allocate traveled routes to the correct orders,
to keep an eye on the overall mileage of the vehicles using the digital logbook,
to optimize fleet utilization.

About Orani Malersysteme AG:

16 fleet vehicles

3 years of autoSense fleetPro in use

2011 Founding

40 employees

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About autoSense:

autoSense AG is part of AMAG Group AG, Swisscom (Switzerland) AG and Zurich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG. It develops and offers services for companies relating to the intelligent networking of cars and the digital fleet management of the future. More than 300 corporate and fleet customers already rely on autoSense solutions.

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Wetzel Gartenbau Case Study

Wetzel Gartenbau AG has been successfully using the autoSense fleetPro digital logbook for over 2 years. By being able to locate the 26 vehicles, the company was able to optimize short-term deployments, reduce costs, reduce CO2 emissions and offer customers transparent operating times.

Nicolas Noth

2023-07-25

Wetzel Gartenbau AG is a provider of solutions for garden planning and horticulture in Aargau. The company has been using the autoSense fleetPro digital logbook for over 2 years.

‍“Thanks to the ability to locate individual vehicles, we can optimize short-term deployments and save costs. We can also provide customers who would like to know the exact operating times with them the exact data in this way. We are extremely satisfied with the autoSense solution.”

says Martin Maurer, owner of Wetzel Gartenbau AG.

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The data collected and analysed from the logbook of the 26-vehicle fleet helped the fleet manager:

significantly reduce fleet deployment costs in less than a year
to sustainably reduce the company's CO2 emissions
to improve transparency of operating times vis-à-vis customers
to optimize scheduling with regard to the process by avoiding unnecessary trips
to improve work processes and efficiency by adapting autoSense functionalities and integrating them into Wetzel Gartenbau AG's reporting system

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About Wetzel Gartenbau AG:

26 fleet vehicles

2 years of autoSense fleetPro in use

Founded in 1967

35 employees

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About autoSense:

autoSense AG is part of AMAG Group AG, Swisscom (Switzerland) AG and Zurich Insurance Company AG. It develops and offers services for companies relating to the intelligent networking of cars and the digital fleet management of the future. More than 250 corporate and fleet customers already rely on autoSense solutions.

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The app that inspires fleet managers and drivers alike

The integrated app enables full transparency, tax-compliant receipts and convenient charging process control with an RFID card. It supports 100% control over charging data, facilitates tax returns in the field and enables simple travel expense reports.

2023-11-16

fleetCharge provides fleet managers with a holistic solution for managing their electric vehicle fleet, including an app solution for drivers. This already successfully established app not only offers drivers full transparency of their charging transactions, but also allows tax-compliant digital receipts to be easily created directly in the app. In addition, drivers in areas with limited network coverage, such as underground car parks, can conveniently control their charging processes via an optional RFID card.

Clear charging app for drivers and fleet managers (optional with RFID card)

The tried and tested and clear app from autoSense is already being used successfully on the market. Drivers benefit from full transparency of all charging transactions and have the option of receiving tax-compliant digital receipts directly in the app. The option to control the charging process using an RFID card offers a practical solution for places with limited network coverage, such as underground car parks. At the same time, the app enables fleet managers to efficiently manage and control the entire fleet of electric vehicles.

Benefits of the autoSense app for drivers and fleet managers

100% control of data for drivers and fleet managers: Drivers retain full control of their charging data at all times, while fleet managers have a comprehensive overview of the entire fleet.
Simple tax statement for sales force share: The app makes it easier for drivers to document charging processes in the field, while fleet managers get a clear overview of where their vehicles are used.
Easy creation of travel expense reports for drivers and fleet managers: Drivers can easily create travel expense reports and access the collected data from the app. Fleet managers can efficiently track the total expenditure of their fleet.
Tax authorities-compliant, digital logbook for drivers and fleet managers: The app allows you to keep a digital logbook that meets the requirements of the tax authorities. Fleet managers have access to comprehensive statistics on vehicle usage.
Access to autoSense partner services for drivers and fleet managers: Drivers receive exclusive access to autoSense partner services, while fleet managers benefit from extended functions to manage their fleet even more efficiently.

Web portal: Fleet management at a glance

fleetCharge offers an efficient fleet management solution through a user-friendly web portal. In addition to optimizing driver management, it enables easy management of RFID cards, giving companies flexibility in fleet management.

2023-11-16

The fleetCharge solution revolutionizes fleet management and brings a variety of functions to the screen through a user-friendly web portal. This not only optimizes driver management, but also enables the administration of RFID cards. By simply assigning, activating and deactivating these cards, companies have the flexibility to precisely manage their fleet according to their individual requirements.

Flexibility and efficiency in fleet management

The fleetCharge web portal is the starting point for an intuitive 360° fleet management system that enables seamless configuration and can manage an unlimited number of vehicles at the same time. The driver management feature within the portal enables efficient control of drivers and their authentication methods, such as RFID cards. This gives fleet managers control over access to charging stations and makes it easier to monitor vehicle usage.

Comprehensive statistics for well-founded decisions

However, the web portal goes beyond mere administration. It also provides comprehensive statistics and reporting features, which provide valuable insights into how charging stations are being used. Fleet managers have access to data on transaction history, charged energy, charging station types used and the number of charges at various points in time. This wealth of information enables companies to make well-founded decisions to optimize their fleet and effectively manage costs.

The future of fleet management

The fleetCharge solution takes fleet management into the future. By combining ease of use, flexibility and comprehensive statistics, the system offers a holistic solution for companies that want to efficiently manage their fleet and access valuable data. Step into the world of modern fleet management with fleetCharge and experience how a smart software solution makes the difference.

Share anonymized data for your projects

autoSense enables the joint use of anonymized vehicle data for innovative projects in the areas of traffic monitoring, tailor-made insurance products and research analyses on external factors and their effects on driving behavior.

2023-11-28

autoSense wants to make mobility more efficient, safer and more convenient by connecting every driver to their car and sharing this data transparently with third parties. The anonymized data from autoSense offers an ideal opportunity to test and develop new solutions, as large amounts of vehicle data are collected and stored in the autoSense cloud.

Customer data is anonymized and used in accordance with our terms and conditions.

Three specific use cases

Municipality/City - Mobility Behavior

There are still many challenges in transport that need to be overcome. Millions of hours are spent in traffic jams every day and hazardous road conditions or uncontrolled driving can lead to accidents. Vehicle data can be a valuable resource in this regard. By monitoring and predicting traffic flow and applying driving behavior insights, areas on the road that are potentially dangerous and require attention can be identified.

Municipal institutions are interested in the mobility behavior of vehicle drivers in order to minimize traffic accidents, control speed behavior or even analyze driving behavior. By providing anonymized customer data, it is possible to research how the Swiss population behaves on the roads and use it to ensure greater safety.

How can traffic accidents be minimized using anonymized customer data from autoSense?

The public sector is already aware of where serious accidents occur. With autoSense data, potential future accident areas can be identified and preventive measures can then be defined. By tracking the driving behavior of drivers, an extrapolation can be created, which shows in a HeatMap where these risky areas are. Up to now, speed measurements have been carried out over a longer period of time in order to establish the correlation between speed and accidents. This is a huge cost and can be reduced with our solution

Insurance — driving safety

With access to anonymized data about the use of vehicles by our customers, insurance providers can offer tailor-made products that are tailored to individual needs and behavioral patterns. autoSense is a valuable source of data that is needed to develop and test models and ideas for the future of insurance providers — all without the need for hardware investments on your part. By digitizing the calculation of risks, processing claims and offering products, the way insurance providers operate can be made more efficient and customer-oriented.

Research assignments/studies — Effects of exogenous factors on driving behavior and investment decisions

The energy price increases in 2022, which have an exogenous cause due to the Ukraine war, provide an interesting opportunity to study how companies and households react to price increases. Here, autoSense can provide anonymized data to analyze the correlation between externally available fuel price increases and driving behavior over a longer period of time. How have price increases, for example, influenced fuel consumption and households' driving habits? Can conclusions be made about households' investment decisions (in particular through the procurement of electric vehicles).

In conclusion, these developments are just the tip of the iceberg. With advancing technology and a growing understanding of customer needs, we can expect even more innovative solutions in the future. Do you have a project in mind or do you need data? Get in touch with us!

Technology solutions for digitizing the mobility industry

autoSense offers technology solutions for digitizing the mobility industry by specializing in the development of White Label Apps. These apps play a crucial role in the interaction between companies and customers, particularly in the automotive and mobility industries, by creating added value for users.

2023-11-01

Digitalization is rapidly changing the way companies interact with their customers. In the mobility and automotive industries in particular, mobile applications play a decisive role in offering users added value. Over the years, we've used our expertise in app development to help partners turn their visions into reality.

Our White Label Apps

Z Volt:

An initiative by Zurich Insurance, designed specifically for electric car drivers. The application offers numerous functions, ranging from searching for charging stations to reporting a claim. The advantage? Uniform prices at partner charging stations and easy payment processing.

‍“With the Z Volt app for eCharging, we can not only address our customers, but also actively involve them. The app allows us to provide them with seamless access to charging stations, charging histories, consumption data and other functions. We are ready to meet the needs of our customers and build a long-term relationship.”

Armin Betschart, Head Motor Claims Zurich Switzerland

AMAG:

A holistic solution for vehicle owners. It allows users to book service appointments, analyse their driving style, find the nearest AMAG location and much more. The AMAG app provides full control over your vehicle and simplifies communication and access to AMAG Group services.

“The automotive sector is facing major change. Digitalization is fundamentally changing how we buy, own and use cars. As a leading Swiss automotive company, we want to actively use these changes to take our customer relationships to a new level. With the AMAG app, we personalize customer service and adapt it to the needs of our demanding customers.”

Martin Everts, Managing Director of AMAG Energy & Mobility AG

Migrolcard:

Refueling made easy. This app aims to simplify the refueling process and offers features such as searching for low fuel prices and the option to make cashless payments at Migrol filling stations. In addition, the gas pump can be activated with the saved card and, after the refueling process, you receive the receipt directly on the app. You can easily refuel without going to the shop or using the vending machine.

fleetCharge: The future of the charging experience for electric vehicles

fleetCharge is an all-in-one fleet management solution for electric vehicles that simplifies the charging experience for drivers and fleet managers. With real-time data and extended control options, fleetCharge enables well-founded decisions and transparent monitoring of the charging process.

2023-11-20

Electric mobility has taken the world by storm, and more and more companies recognize the value of efficient charging and fleet management. This is where fleetCharge comes in: an innovative solution that revolutionizes the charging experience for electric vehicles not only for drivers but also for fleet managers.

What is fleetCharge?

fleetCharge is a comprehensive fleet management system developed specifically for the needs of electric vehicle fleets. It offers a range of features aimed at optimising the operation, efficiency and sustainability of electric-powered fleets. With real-time data, detailed analyses and user-friendly dashboards, FleetCharge enables fleet managers to make well-founded decisions.

The core idea behind fleetCharge is to make the charging experience as seamless and easy as possible. With the autoSense charging solution, employees have a variety of charging options available. This gives fleet managers the opportunity to monitor and control the charging process of their vehicles transparently and efficiently.

Web portal and app: hand in hand

The fleetCharge system is accessible via an intuitive web portal, which enhances the app experience with a variety of functions. This portal not only enables fleet managers to efficiently manage their drivers, but also provides tools for managing RFID cards. Administrators can easily assign, activate, or deactivate these cards. This gives companies the flexibility to manage their fleet exactly according to their needs.

But that is just the beginning. The web portal also provides comprehensive statistics and reporting functions that provide valuable data on charging station usage, transaction history, and many other metrics. This enables companies to make well-founded decisions about their fleet.

Expanded control options

Configuring prices, fee rates, and discounts is a crucial aspect for many companies. fleetCharge has recognized this and allows administrators to manage all these aspects with just a few clicks via the portal. This ensures that companies can optimally adapt their pricing structures to their specific requirements.

More than just a charging app

fleetCharge provides drivers with a clear and user-friendly charging app. This app, which is already successfully established on the market, offers drivers full transparency of all their charging transactions. In addition, they can also receive tax-compliant digital receipts via the app. For locations with limited network coverage, such as underground car parks, drivers can also control charging processes using an optional RFID card.

Fleet management made easy

From a central overview of all charging processes to detailed monitoring of charging transactions — fleetCharge offers fleet managers everything they need to optimally manage their fleet of electric vehicles. Whether it's cost transparency, user management or the integration of telematics data, FleetCharge has it covered.

A seamless charging experience

In summary, fleetCharge offers an end-to-end charging solution that is intended for both drivers and fleet operators. With the main goal of simplifying the charging process for electric vehicles while minimizing energy costs, fleetCharge is setting new standards in the world of electric mobility. It is not just a software solution, but a holistic system that paves the way for the future of electric mobility.

Our fleetCharge offers

In the midst of the upsurge in electric mobility, fleetCharge offers tailor-made charging solutions that integrate perfectly into your lifestyle and work style:

fleetCharge Public:

Optimized for the urban environment, this offer ensures easy charging in public areas

fleetCharge Office:

Transform your company parking lot into a modern charging point for electric vehicles. With our solution, you can effectively manage charging points at work and provide employees with a stress-free charging experience. The charging stations can be switched to roaming. This means that you can also make your charging stations available for public charging outside working hours and thus generate additional income.

fleetCharge Home:

Redefining the charging experience at home. Whether by simply integrating home charging stations via an API or using telematics data for accurate billing — we make home charging more convenient than ever before.

For those looking for a holistic experience, we have fleetCharge Premium:

A complete package that combines all of the solutions mentioned above and guarantees a continuous, smooth charging experience.

More details about these innovative offerings will follow shortly.

Always in the know with autoSense: Mileage and vehicle value

With autoSense, you can use the Leasing Watcher to keep track of your mileage, including a forecast for the end of the term, to avoid surprises in the event of additional costs. The app also offers the option to determine the current value of your vehicle.

2023-05-04

In today's world, when mobility is so important in our lives, it is all the more important to keep an eye on all details. Cars are more than just means of transport — they are part of our daily lives and sometimes even an expression of our personality. Be it the kilometers traveled by your leased or own car or the current value of the vehicle — with the Leasing Watcher and autoSense, you are well equipped.

Leasing Watcher: Keep an eye on your mileage

It is not always easy to keep track of the kilometers traveled. With the Leasing Watcher, this is made easier for you. Not only does the app show you your current mileage statistics, but you also get a forecast of the mileage at the end of the term. Push notifications will keep you regularly informed so that surprises related to additional costs can be avoided.

In your personal overview in your autoSense app, you can set up the Leasing Watcher and enter all relevant data. In this way, you can always see how many kilometers you have already driven from the annual limit and whether you are currently above or below your limit. It also means that you can avoid potential fines or unexpected fees as you'll always be informed.

Determine the value of your vehicle

Knowing the value of a car can be useful in many situations. Whether it's for insurance claims, a sale, or simply out of curiosity. If you want to know the current value of your vehicle or are considering selling it, autoSense offers another helpful feature. Together with auto-i-dat AG, a detailed evaluation of your vehicle will be carried out. The make, model and year of your car as well as the actual mileage are taken into account.

To determine the value of your car, simply enter a few data into the app. If you have already entered the current mileage in the app, it will even be automatically used for the evaluation. With the “auto-i average price”, you get an estimate of the current value of your vehicle. In addition, you will be given a minimum and a maximum value to give you leeway when selling.

Easy payment and use

Using modern technologies should be easy and simple. And that is exactly what the autoSense app offers: not only these great features, but also an easy payment option. For just CHF 4, you can calculate the value of your vehicle. Payment is very easy via your payment method registered in the app. However, if you don't have a credit card on file, a review is not possible.

In summary, thanks to the Leasing Watcher and autoSense, it's easier than ever to keep an eye on all the details about your vehicle. From mileage to the current value — everything is presented clearly and transparently. This allows you to make well-founded decisions about your car at any time without wasting time researching or making estimates. It is the perfect companion for any car owner.

Vehicle diagnosis & location with autoSense: Always keeping an eye on your car

The autoSense app offers real-time vehicle location, manipulation alarm and vehicle diagnosis for maximum safety and transparency.

2023-04-11

Vehicle diagnosis: Check the status of your car in the app

Engine and battery check Maintaining your car is important to ensure road safety at all times. With our engine and battery check, you always know how your car is doing and can also keep your garage up to date if you wish. If damage is identified, for example in the event of a potential engine failure, we will immediately inform you in the app. If the AMAG garage service is activated, the garage will be notified and you will also be contacted with details of the damage.

Complete overview of your vehicle Keep your vehicle in perfect condition. We'll remind you in good time that it's time for the next service. The time depends on the time setting, the mileage or the condition of the vehicle.

Vehicle tracking: Always know where your car is

How many times have we walked into a large parking lot and wondered where exactly we parked our car? Or did we feel lost in the middle of the busy streets of a foreign city and wished we could locate our car with one click? Thanks to cutting-edge technology and advanced applications such as autoSense, this is now possible.

The autoSense app not only allows you to locate your vehicle in real time, but also offers an integrated manipulation alert that notifies you when your car is being moved without your knowledge. This can be invaluable, particularly in situations where there is a risk of vehicle theft.

How does it work?

This innovative technology is based on a GPS-based system. The compact autoSense adapter, which is simply plugged into your vehicle, records the exact location of your car. As soon as the system is active, it continuously sends data to the autoSense app on your smartphone. This gives you real-time access to the current position of your vehicle and can check where it is at any time.

Using the app is extremely easy. As soon as you open the app, a map shows you the exact location of your car. If you want more information, you can click on “My Car” and get details such as the exact address and when the car was parked there.

Safety comes first

Another notable feature of autoSense is the tampering alert. If your car is moved without you having authorized it, you will immediately receive a notification. This can be particularly useful to identify potential theft or towing of your vehicle.

A stunning example of the effectiveness of vehicle tracking was told to us by Mario C., an AutoSense user whose car was stolen while vacationing in Italy. Thanks to the autoSense adapter, Mario was able to track the exact location of his stolen car via the app and inform the police. The result? His car was quickly found again.

Here Can you read the full success story of Mario C.

autoSense's vehicle tracking technology offers both convenience and an increased sense of security. In times when mobility and accessibility are becoming increasingly important, this system is a valuable companion. It allows users to know the location of their vehicle at any time, which can be helpful not only in emergency situations. With autoSense, you always have the certainty of knowing the location of your car and can therefore go about your everyday life with more trust and security.

Statistics & logbook for an improved trip

autoSense, an app for connected driving, uses statistics and an automated logbook to provide personal insights, environmental awareness and driving comparisons. The OBD-II adapter ensures seamless data collection, and monthly reports provide detailed analysis for an efficient driving experience.

Nicolas Noth

2023-06-07

In the digital era, cars are no longer just means of transportation, they have become data centers on wheels. The ability to use this data efficiently can make the difference between an average and an exceptional driving experience. At autoSense, we understand that, and that is why we provide tools such as statistics and the logbook.

Statistics: More than just numbers

Did you know that every trip you take produces a sea of data? This data can range from distance traveled to fuel consumption. At autoSense, we're committed to turning this data into useful insights:

Personal insights: With autoSense, you can dive deep into your driving behavior. You can find out whether you use your car more for professional or private purposes.
Environmental awareness: At a time when sustainability is paramount, you can check the environmental impact of your driving with just one click.
Comparisons and trends: How does your driving style compare to other autoSense users? Follow trends and see if you're making progress over time.

Logbook: A digital assistant on wheels

The days of handwritten logbooks are gone. With autoSense, every trip, whether short or long, is automatically recorded:

Automated entries: Say goodbye to manual data entry. autoSense automatically recognizes when and where you're going.
Personalized categories: Whether it's a road trip or a daily commute, you can categorize each trip individually.
Export for tax and expenses: A digital export of your logbook can be used directly for tax returns or expense reports, which is particularly useful as autoSense is recognized by the Swiss tax authorities.

The future of driving with autoSense

It's not just about getting from point A to point B anymore. Modern driving requires maximum efficiency, awareness and digitization. And this is exactly where autoSense comes in:

Integration: Thanks to the OBD-II adapter, every journey is seamlessly recorded and data protection is always guaranteed.
Monthly reports & analytics: At the end of each month, you can get a detailed report on your trips to make sure you're on the right track.

autoSense is not just a tool, it is a partner on the road. A partner who helps you drive better, safer and more environmentally friendly. In today's connected world, it is crucial that our vehicles are just as connected and intelligent as our smartphones and computers. With autoSense, you are entering this future. Discover today how autoSense can revolutionize your driving experience.

Your driving style now has an indicator: driveScore

autoSense presents driveScore, which assesses your driving style in real time and integrates it into the app. The score is based on sensor data from the autoSense adapter and takes into account aspects such as acceleration, braking and cornering behavior.

2024-05-13

With driveScore, your individual driving style is transferred directly to the autoSense app.

See how your driving behavior has changed over time, relate it to the autoSense community and get valuable advice on how you can become more effective and safer on the road. Get started now and help make our Swiss roads safer.‍

driveScore in detail

autoSense's driveScore checks exactly how you behave on the road. This feature gives you information about:

Your acceleration behavior
How you brake
How you behave when cornering
Your general driving style
An anonymized comparison with other autoSense users
An overview of your driving behavior over a longer period of time

In your personal dashboard in the app, you can see your overall score, which is created based on all your previous trips and your current driving behavior. A matching smiley immediately shows how good or bad your driving skills are doing.

If the smiley in your app doesn't look so happy, it could be because you're accelerating too fast, braking too hard, or cornering too fast.

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This is how driveScore works

driveScore uses sensor data from the autoSense adapter installed in your car to precisely analyze every trip you make. This includes data such as mileage, acceleration, and speed.

Based on this data, each of your trips is assigned a score of between 0 and 100. Acceleration, braking and cornering behavior are particularly important for this evaluation.

How do the values come about?

Depending on how you drive in certain situations — be it acceleration, braking or cornering — certain events are recorded. For example, when you accelerate too fast, brake abruptly, or take a turn too quickly. Each of these maneuvers that is above a specified threshold creates such an event.

Depending on the number of events recorded by the autoSense adapter during a trip, your driveScore is adjusted up or down. For example, if you don't have an event over 100 km, you'll get the perfect score of 100. But if you have, say, five events — such as abrupt braking or cornering too fast — then your driveScore drops to 50. To improve your score, you'll need to adjust your driving style and try to drive more smoothly and safely.

In general, you're likely to get a better score if you travel long distances, especially on motorways. There are fewer distractions and you can drive more evenly. However, shorter routes in the city with lots of stops and starts may lower your score.

Unhappy with your driveScore?

Follow these tips:

Speed up slowly and steadily.
Avoid abrupt braking.
Keep enough distance from the vehicle in front.
Drive curves smoothly and safely.

We want you to drive safer and have fun doing so. That's why we've put together numerous tips and advice to help you optimize your driveScore. Regardless of whether you're just starting out with driving or already have a lot of experience, you'll find the right tip for every scenario in the app.

Clever solutions for parking, insurance and garage service

As a comprehensive digital companion, autoSense offers innovative solutions for garage service, insurance and parking. With the autoSense app, users can easily communicate with their workshop, the flexible car insurance is based on mileage, and the app makes parking easier thanks to the EasyPark partner service.

2023-05-09

In our fast-paced world, mobility and flexibility are more important than ever. Whether it's driving, insurance, or parking, we're all looking for solutions that make life easier for us. This is exactly where autoSense comes in and presents a revolutionary concept for all car drivers.

Digital garage service

Imagine yourself sitting in an office and with just a few clicks you can make the next appointment for your tire change. Or you're on the road and notice a strange sound on your car. No problem! With the autoSense garage service, you can contact your garage directly and easily. The autoSense adapter plays a central role here. It collects data about the condition of your car and sends it directly to your garage. This allows the specialist staff to get an exact picture of your vehicle before you visit. And the best part? The app gives you an overview of warranty services at any time and can even extend them.

Insurance has never been so smart

We all know that: Every year, we reconsider whether our car insurance still suits us. With autoSense, this uncertainty is a thing of the past. The principle is extremely simple: You only pay for the kilometers you actually drive. This is particularly beneficial for those who do not use their car on a daily basis. This is made possible by close cooperation with renowned insurance partners such as Zurich Insurance and Simpego. These companies have recognized that the future of car insurance lies in flexibility. And should any damage occur, autoSense is there to help and advise you. You can report the claim via the app and also have direct contact with your insurance expert. It couldn't be easier!

Stop parking frustration

Who doesn't know it: You're out and about in the city, and the search for a parking space becomes a real test of patience. But autoSense also has the right solution for this. With EasyPark's activated partner service, you can easily pay parking fees via the app. But what happens if you leave the parking lot earlier than planned? autoSense has also thought about this: The parking meter stops automatically, and you only pay for the time you have actually parked.

A glimpse into the future

With autoSense, we are ideally prepared for the challenges of modern mobility. The innovative approach combines service, insurance and parking in a way that makes life noticeably easier for us. It remains exciting to see what other features and services will be added in the future. But one thing is already certain: With autoSense, car drivers are always one step ahead.

The digital revolution for refueling and charging

autoSense offers a user-friendly app for easy refueling and charging as well as comprehensive vehicle data. With a constantly growing network of gas stations and charging points, autoSense aims to shape the mobility experience through usability, security and transparency.

2023-06-05

In our modern world, where the digital age is rapidly advancing, autoSense provides seamless integration of vehicle technology and user experience. The innovative app offers a solution for both traditional gasoline vehicles and future-oriented electric mobility.

Refueling with autoSense: A piece of cake

Gone are the days when you were worried about having enough cash with you or having the right credit card handy. With the autoSense app, refueling is as easy as pressing a button. After you've saved your preferred payment method, all you have to do is specify whether your vehicle is powered by gas or diesel. Accidentally filling your diesel vehicle with gas is a thing of the past, as the app ensures that only the selected product is unlocked.

In addition to the convenience of digital payment, you also have access to a wealth of information about your vehicle. From fill level and mileage to individual payment transactions, autoSense gives you the overview you need to stay informed at all times.

Finding the nearest gas station is also a piece of cake. The app shows you where the nearest gas station is, so you never have to guess where to refuel next. And with a constantly growing partnership with Migrol, which already covers over 307 gas stations in Switzerland, you're never far from an Autosense-supported filling station.

E-mobility made easy with autoSense

While the electric car is gaining popularity, autoSense offers an equally simple solution for charging your vehicle. As with the refueling process, you can simply store your preferred payment method and start charging. The app even offers a navigation function that takes you directly to the selected charging station.

Transparency is paramount when it comes to charging. You'll receive detailed information about the charging process, including the kWh charged, the duration, the price per minute and kWh, and of course the final amount of the entire process.

It is important to stress that autoSense is constantly working to improve the user experience. The constantly growing network of charging points demonstrates autoSense's commitment to providing users with the best and most convenient solutions.

A glimpse into the future

The autoSense ecosystem is much more than just an app; it is a vision of a seamless, integrated, and easy-to-use mobility experience. Whether you drive a traditional gas vehicle or a modern electric vehicle, autoSense is ready to revolutionize your driving experience. There are ongoing efforts to increase the number of supported refueling and charging stations to ensure that no matter where you are in Switzerland, you always have access to autoSense services.

It is clear that the future of mobility is digital, and with autoSense, we are one step closer to that future. With a combination of ease of use, security and transparency, autoSense is setting new standards in the automotive sector.

autoSense understands the ever-changing needs of today's car owners. That is why the app is constantly updated to integrate new features and improvements. The needs and feedback of users are always in the foreground.

There is also a particular focus on expanding the network. In collaboration with various partners, autoSense is working to make more refueling and charging stations available in the app. The aim is for drivers to never have to travel far again to find an assisted station.

Overall, it turns out that autoSense is not just an app, but a movement. It strives to change the way we think about and experience mobility. With its vision of a simpler, smarter and more sustainable driving experience, autoSense could become an indispensable part of everyday driving life in the coming years.

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