Partner Focus
AI-Powered EV Charger Load Balancing Solution: Charge-M8 × Tap Electric
AI-powered dynamic load balancing for scalable, cost-effective installations
London Hilton Metropole, 2 October 2025
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As EV adoption accelerates across the UK and beyond, businesses face a familiar challenge: how to scale charging capacity without costly grid upgrades or compromising the driver experience. Traditional solutions force a choice between expensive infrastructure expansion or rigid systems that waste energy and frustrate users.
A smarter approach is now available through the integration of intelligent hardware and software.
About Tap Electric
Tap Electric is a software platform built for intelligent EV charger management. Its cloud-based system enables operators to monitor, manage, and optimise their charging assets in real time — all from a single dashboard.
The platform supports a wide range of charger hardware via OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol), making it a flexible, hardware-agnostic solution that integrates seamlessly with existing infrastructure.With deployments across Europe, North America, Australasia, and the Middle East, Tap Electric is building the intelligent backbone for global EV infrastructure.
Our Solution: Charge-M8 Libra × Tap Electric’s Charge AI
By combining the Charge-M8 Libra hardware device with Tap Electric’s intelligent software platform, electrical contractors can deploy a complete dynamic load balancing solution that is fast to install, easy to manage, and built to scale.
The Libra device: a single meter installed on the main supply, continuously monitors the site’s total electrical load and communicates directly with the Tap platform via OCPP. Together, they deliver real-time, AI-driven energy management across chargers, buildings, and on-site renewables.
This system includes:
| Component | Function |
|---|---|
| Charge-M8 Libra | Hardware meter: monitors site-wide electrical load in real time |
| Tap Charge AI platform | Software: manages, prioritises and optimises all charging sessions |
| OCPP integration | Open protocol connecting Libra hardware to Tap’s cloud platform |
| Driver-first priority engine | AI logic: allocates power based on departure time and charging need |
Together, these components form a fully integrated load management solution — deployable in minutes, scalable to complex multi-board sites.
Key Benefits of the System
Why contractors and operators choose this system:
Fast, Simple Installation
- Single meter install on the main supply
- Chargers linked in the Tap platform in a few clicks
- Truly plug-and-play — no specialist technical knowledge required
- Turns complex energy management into a straightforward, profitable job for contractors
Intelligent Load Management
- Prevents overloads and power trips automatically
- Reacts instantly to real-time grid conditions
- Handles complex sub-group optimisation across multiple distribution boards
- Fully compliant and CE certified (October 2024)
Driver-First Experience
- AI prioritises sessions by departure time or fast-charge request
- No manual input needed from site operators
- Reliable, consistent charging every session
Cost-Effective Model
- Affordable one-off Libra device cost
- Core charger management on Tap’s platform is free
- Advanced DLB features from just £2 per charger per month
- Avoids costly grid infrastructure upgrades
Case Study: Doubling EV Charging Capacity for a Leading UK Motor Group
A £900M UK automotive group, representing Audi, VW, Jaguar, BYD, and Land Rover, was running out of charging capacity as its electric fleet grew rapidly. Unmanaged “dumb” chargers, phase imbalance, and frequent overnight power trips were causing delivery delays and customer complaints.
Charge-M8 delivered the hardware; Tap Electric provided the intelligent software platform. The results were immediate:
By refurbishing existing DC chargers, extending the life of current assets
On management platform fees by switching to Tap Electric’s cost-effective platform
Vehicles always charged and ready — no more delivery delays or penalty charges
Capacity was doubled through a combination of smart load management, infrastructure optimisation, and expansion of charging circuits, avoiding major grid upgrades.s
Industry Recognition
The Charge-M8 Libra Powered by Tap Electric’s Charge AI has been recognised by two leading industry awards programmes:
EVIEs Awards 2025 — Finalist, Most User-Friendly Charging Experience (Software)
Held at the London Hilton Metropole, 2 October 2025. Both Tap Electric and Charge-M8 were named finalists, recognised for setting new standards in user-friendly EV charging.
ECN Awards 2025 — Finalist, EV Charging Product of the Year
Shortlisted for solving the three most pressing challenges in scalable EV infrastructure: grid strain, high costs, and poor user experience.
Partnership in Action: Amsterdam, April 2026
In April 2026, the Charge-M8 team travelled to Amsterdam to meet the growing Tap Electric team at their headquarters. The visit was an opportunity to align on the latest product developments and look ahead to exciting new developments coming soon for the joint solution.
Managing Director
Co-Founder
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Executive Officer
“Together, we’re making EV charging smarter and easier to scale.”
Charge-M8 × Tap Electric
Ready to add Libra dynamic load balancing to your next installation?
Get in touch to find out how the Charge-M8 Libra and Tap Electric platform can work for your sites.