Flipturn Inc.
Flipturn Inc. provides a comprehensive EV fleet operations platform, Flipturn Connect, which offers dynamic power management, real-time alerts, detailed diagnostics, and a unified dashboard for efficient fleet and charger management.
Services
Flipturn Inc. provides a comprehensive EV fleet operations platform called Flipturn Connect. The platform includes features such as dynamic power management to cap electricity costs, real-time alerts, detailed diagnostics, and charger health reporting. It supports fleets by improving dispatching with range prediction based on real routes and conditions. Additionally, Flipturn offers charging as a service, remotely detecting charger issues and sending alerts for timely servicing. The platform ensures reliable EV fleet and charger management at scale, minimizing utility costs, improving charger uptime, and providing insights into cost per mile and range.
Products
Flipturn Connect is the flagship product of Flipturn Inc., offering a unified dashboard for chargers and vehicles. The platform features charging schedules, real-time alerting, dynamic power management, and detailed reporting on metrics such as cost per mile, kWh/mi, and regenerative braking. Flipturn Connect integrates charger data with vehicle telematics for real-time visibility, enabling fleets to optimize efficiency and monitor charging across all sites in real-time. The platform also supports upgrading Level 2 fleet charging with PIN codes for vehicle identification and provides diagnostics tools to quickly resolve charger issues.
Dynamic Power Management
Flipturn's dynamic power management algorithm is designed to prioritize charging for critical vehicles first, ensuring they are ready on time while capping electricity costs. The system provides real-time monitoring of vehicle and port power usage, and uses smart charging time estimates based on historical charging curves. This advanced feature helps fleets manage energy consumption efficiently and reduces utility costs. Additionally, Flipturn's platform can manage power based on the fleet's driving schedule, further optimizing the charging process to align with operational needs.
Seed Funding and Investment
Flipturn Inc. raised $4.5 million in seed funding to support the development and management of EVs and EV chargers for fleets. The funding round was led by notable investors including Accel, Comma Capital, and Background Capital, along with participation from over thirty additional angel investors. This financial backing allows Flipturn to enhance its platform and expand its services, aiming to provide comprehensive tools for energy management, fleet optimization, and reporting to ensure efficient and reliable EV fleet operations.
Integration with Telematics Systems
Flipturn's platform integrates seamlessly with popular telematics systems such as Geotab and Samsara. This integration combines charger data with vehicle telematics to offer real-time visibility and detailed reporting. It enhances fleet management by providing insights into charging power, vehicle state of charge, and estimated time of charging completion. By leveraging telematics data, Flipturn enables fleets to monitor and optimize their EV operations effectively, ensuring vehicles are charged efficiently and ready for dispatch based on real-time data and conditions.