Harelbeke, Belgium – October 11, 2024 – Smappee, a global leader in smart energy management, is proud to announce that its EV Line has received the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best Award for Design Concept. This top-tier recognition celebrates Smappee’s pioneering achievement in combining sustainability, innovation, and forward-thinking design in its range of smart EV charging stations. The Red Dot: Best of the Best is the highest accolade in the globally renowned Red Dot Design Awards, reserved for the most outstanding entries in each category.
A visionary approach to sustainable design
Smappee’s EV Line, offering both AC and DC charging solutions for homes and businesses, was singled out by the Red Dot jury for its innovative design approach, which integrates environmentally friendly cleantech and emphasizes sustainability. These smart chargers incorporate dynamic load balancing and are built around Smappee’s advanced Energy Intelligence allowing users to optimise solar energy and take advantage of the lowest available energy tariffs. This seamless blend of high functionality and stylish design showcases Smappee’s dedication to innovation and bringing tangible benefits to users while contributing to a greener future.
“We are thrilled to see the EV Line recognised for its superior design and sustainability. Our team has worked tirelessly to create products that not only enhance the electric vehicle charging experience but also minimise environmental impact. This award is a testament to our mission to lead the way in the transition towards a cleaner, smarter energy future.”
Setting new standards in design excellence
The Red Dot Design Concept Award celebrates ideas that shape the future of industries, with submissions evaluated on their functionality, aesthetics, usability, and environmental responsibility. The EV Line stood out in a highly competitive field, impressing the jury of 39 international design experts. The charging stations’ minimalist design uses prodominently 100% recyclable aluminium, and reduces plastic to a minimum, reinforcing Smappee’s commitment to sustainability.
“This recognition highlights our dedication to pushing the boundaries of design,” added Grosjean. “The EV Line embodies our vision for the future of electric mobility—one that merges advanced technology with stylish, sustainable solutions.”
A growing legacy of innovation
The Red Dot Award joins a growing list of accolades for Smappee, which has also received honours at other prestigious competitions, including the iF Design Award and Henry van de Velde Award. With the EV Line now recognised as a benchmark for innovation and design in the energy management and EV charging sectors, Smappee continues to develop new solutions, shaping the future of clean energy and electric mobility.
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About Smappee
Smappee is an award-winning global leader in smart energy solutions, transforming the way people and businesses manage their energy since 2012. Through its innovative energy technology, Smappee already empowers more than 100 000 users across the world to monitor, control, and optimize their energy consumption, making sustainability easy and accessible. Founded in Belgium and trusted worldwide, Smappee seamlessly integrates energy management, smart charging, and battery energy storage solutions to enable a future of decentralized, clean energy. With a growing team of 140 spread across 4 continents and 12 countries, and an extended worldwide certified partner network, Smappee is driving the energy transition and shaping a sustainable tomorrow for all.
