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Sharge: Empowering EV Drivers and Owners Through a Community-Driven Charging Network

Sharge is a pioneering mobile application that leverages the sharing economy to solve the growing challenges faced by electric vehicle (EV) drivers and private charger owners. As EV adoption accelerates, public charging infrastructure often fails to keep pace, resulting in long wait times and high costs for drivers. Sharge addresses this gap by enabling private charging pile owners to list their chargers for community use, creating a decentralized network that optimizes underutilized resources and fosters sustainable urban mobility.

The platform was conceived through extensive user research, interviews, and usability testing, revealing key pain points such as unclear pricing, difficulty in locating chargers, and low utilization rates. Sharge's intuitive app interface, developed with Figma and React Native, integrates Google Maps for precise location services, Stripe for secure payments, and features like real-time scheduling, video navigation, and transparent pricing. This ensures a seamless, user-centric experience for both EV drivers seeking convenient charging options and hosts looking to earn passive income from their underused chargers.

Sharge's innovative approach not only enhances accessibility and convenience for EV users but also supports the transition to clean energy by reducing reliance on public charging stations and promoting resource optimization. The app's success has been recognized with the prestigious Golden A' Design Award in the Mobile Technologies, Applications, and Software Design category for 2025, underscoring its impact on advancing sustainable transportation and urban innovation. Ongoing development continues to refine the platform, with a focus on scalability, trust, and community engagement.

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