Sharge
Golden 2025

Sharge

by Fang Xu, Xuan Shen, Yongwen Dai for Sharge

Sharge transforms private EV charging piles into shared community resources, improving accessibility, affordability, and efficiency. It connects EV drivers with private pile owners, optimizing underutilized chargers and reducing reliance on public stations. Features like real-time scheduling, video navigation, and transparent pricing ensure a seamless experience. Built with UX research and agile development, Sharge integrates Google Maps API and Stripe API for secure, location-based transactions, promoting sustainable urban mobility.

Questions & Answers

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1

Which front-end framework was used for the mobile app of the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP uses React Native as its front-end framework for the mobile app.

2

Which back-end technology stack supports the services of the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP uses Node.js and a cloud-based infrastructure to support its back-end services.

3

What API does the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP integrate for location-based mapping and navigation?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP integrates the Google Maps API for location-based mapping and navigation.

4

What API does the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP use for secure payment processing?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP uses the Stripe API for secure payment processing.

5

How many private charger owners participated in the user research for the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP user research included five private charger owners.

6

What feature did the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP introduce to enhance charger location guidance?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP introduced video navigation to enhance charger location guidance.

7

During which months did the design phase of the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP take place?

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Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP design phase took place from January 2022 to April 2022.

8

Which award did the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP receive in 2025?

Answer

Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP was awarded the Golden A' Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Award in 2025.

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What quality assurance and testing procedures were implemented to validate the functionality of the Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP?

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Sharge Private EV Charging Pile Sharing APP implemented UX research methodologies, iterative prototyping, and user testing to refine the platform.

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