The “Evo” app… an innovation by Jordanian minds and hands that looks to the future in the electric vehicle charging sector
While local and regional markets are always looking forward to technological solutions coming from the West to establish the foundations of “green transport” and the electric vehicle charging sector, a purely Jordanian model emerges from the heart of the capital, Amman, represented by the “Evo” application for managing electric vehicle charging, which has proven that local minds are capable of emulating global technology, with design and the ability to understand the needs of the local and Arab user.
The creation and development of “Evo” came as a direct response to a growing need imposed by the expansion of the use of electric vehicles, and the user’s need for a reliable, clear, and easy-to-use platform capable of managing the daily charging experience efficiently and without complication, to anticipate the future in this sector, which is still in its early stages, with rapid growth amid increasing reliance on electric vehicles, making the need for it as an organized and smart platform indispensable.
In terms of numbers, and according to data recently announced by the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission, the electric vehicle charging sector is witnessing a significant expansion in the Kingdom, in light of the increasing use of electric vehicles. The number of electric vehicle charging stations operating in Jordan has reached about 230 stations, while more than 1000 charging stations have obtained establishment permits and are in the stages of completing the licensing procedures for the purpose of obtaining operating licenses. The figures also show that 27% of the charging stations are located in the capital, Amman, with approximately 60 operating stations.
Evo co-founder and CEO Ibrahim Al-Bawaleez said that the application was designed to provide an integrated experience that brings together a large number of services in one carefully designed interface, putting the user at the heart of the process, noting that the team working on the application in the company focused on giving a distinctive user experience in design and construction.
Al-Bawaleez said: “The application falls under the company’s vision of creating a smart and unified network for charging electric vehicles. We are proud that we designed this application and its related features entirely within Jordan to be the starting point for a global application that keeps pace with the latest technologies related to electric cars and others, and we promise to provide more during the coming weeks and months.”
Al-Bawaleez spoke about the advantages of the application, explaining that it enables users to know the status of the charger instantly, whether it is available or busy. It also allows the user to add the type of vehicle so that the system automatically filters the chargers that are compatible with it, which reduces time and effort and prevents falling into unsuitable options.
He explained that the application possesses a significant competitive advantage: the ability to remotely monitor vehicle charging and access a complete history of all previous charging transactions with full details. This enhances transparency and empowers users to manage their consumption consciously and thoughtfully. Furthermore, it allows users to identify available facilities at each charging station and filter stations based on these facilities, transforming the charging experience into a comprehensive service.
He pointed out that the interactive map is one of the most important components of the application, as it allows the user to easily access all charging stations and identify the nearest station compatible with his vehicle type with the click of a button, without the need to search or guess, which is a detail that reflects a deep understanding of the user’s behavior and actual needs.
During its brief lifespan of just over a year and a half, Evo managed to integrate hundreds of chargers into the local market. The app also recorded over 800 charging transactions, totaling more than 10 million kilowatts, without a single service interruption. These figures not only reflect the scale of usage but also clearly demonstrate the platform's technical maturity, operational stability, and ability to operate under high pressure without compromising service quality.
On the technical side, Al-Bawaleez said that the application has a high degree of flexibility that allows it to be linked and operated with various types of charging devices, and in any country, which gives it the ability to expand outside the local market, and puts it in an advanced position as a platform capable of adapting to different standards and regional markets.
He explained that work is underway to launch a range of new features, most notably the ability to book a place in line before arriving at the charging station, a feature that is the first of its kind in the Middle East, and addresses one of the most prominent challenges faced by electric vehicle users, namely waiting and the lack of clarity regarding the priority of use.
Evo emphasizes that the development of the Evo application is based on user feedback and analysis of their behavior, within a vision aimed at building an intelligent system that grows with the market, keeps pace with its transformations, and even anticipates its needs.
In conclusion, this application cannot be viewed merely as a technological product, but as a Jordanian success story that affirms that local innovation, when combined with deep understanding and professionalism, is capable of producing reliable, stable, scalable, and exportable digital solutions. It is a story that reflects a growing confidence in the nation's ability to create digital transformation, not simply consume it.