Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug by Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai

Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug by Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kub in Tsim Thev Naus Laus Zis Xov Tooj, Apps thiab Software Competition Category.

KubXov Tooj· 2025

Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug

by Fang Xu, Xuan Shen and Yongwen Dai

Client: Sharge

A' Design Award Kub Winner in Xov Tooj Category

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The Design

About Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug

Sharge hloov cov chaw them tsheb fais fab ntiag tug mus ua cov peev txheej sib qhia hauv zej zog, txhim kho kev nkag tau yooj yim, tus nqi pheej yig, thiab kev ua haujlwm zoo. Nws txuas cov neeg tsav tsheb fais fab nrog cov tswv chaw them fais fab ntiag tug, ua kom zoo tshaj plaws cov chaw them uas tsis siv ntau thiab txo kev cia siab rau cov chaw them pej xeem. Cov yam ntxwv xws li kev teem caij nyoog tiag tiag, kev qhia kev hauv video, thiab tus nqi pob tshab ua kom muaj kev paub dhau tsis muaj teeb meem. Tsim nrog kev tshawb fawb UX thiab kev txhim kho agile, Sharge koom ua ke Google Maps API thiab Stripe API rau kev lag luam ruaj ntseg raws li qhov chaw, txhawb nqa kev txav mus los hauv nroog kom ruaj khov.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kub

Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Kub, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib ib, zoo kawg nkaus thiab tshwj xeeb. Cov neeg yeej Kub yog cov khoom tsim tshiab heev, pom deb heev thiab ci ntsa iab uas qhia txog kev txawj ntse, kev txawj thiab lub zog ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug xav tias yuav yog ib qho kev tsim uas tau txais kev qhuas ntau, tsim kev nyiam tshiab thiab loj uas ua rau muaj nqi tsis tau muaj dua. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Kub no yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus thiab muaj kev hwm uas pab tau ntau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Sharge App Sib Qhia Chaw Them Tsheb Fais Fab Ntiag Tug ua rau muaj kev xav tau heev, txhawb kev mob siab, txhawb kev tsim tshiab thiab ua rau peb xav tsis thoob.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Sharge revolutionizes the EV charging landscape by transforming private charging piles into shared community resources. It enhances accessibility, convenience, and affordability in the EV ecosystem. By addressing the challenges of limited public charging and high costs, Sharge allows hosts to earn extra income and enhances the charging experience for drivers. This innovation promotes sustainability and supports the shift towards a greener future.
Dimensions & Packaging: Sharge is a digital platform designed for mobile and web use. The mobile app is developed using React Native for cross-platform functionality, with backend services built on Node.js and a cloud-based infrastructure for scalability. It integrates Google Maps API for location-based services and Stripe API for secure payments. The platform supports real-time scheduling, video navigation, and a user rating system, ensuring seamless interaction between EV drivers and pile owners.
Tags: EV Charging, Sharing Economy, Sustainability, Decentralized Network, Passive Income, User-Centric Design, Urban Innovation, Resource Optimization, Clean Energy
Production Technology: Sharge was developed using UX research methodologies, iterative prototyping, and user testing to refine the platform. The app interface was designed with Figma for high-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes. React Native ensures cross-platform compatibility, while Google Maps API enables precise location-based services. Video integration and scheduling features were optimized through agile development, ensuring a seamless user experience and scalable implementation.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge involved balancing accessibility, affordability, and trust within a decentralized charging network. Ensuring that private charger owners felt secure sharing their chargers while maintaining a seamless experience for drivers was a key consideration. Social norms, lack of trust, and inconsistent regulations on private charging created additional obstacles. From a technological perspective, developing an intuitive interface with clear pricing, scheduling, and video navigation presented complexities. Addressing these challenges enabled the creation of a smooth, scalable solution for widespread adoption.
Research: User-centered research was conducted to analyze the charging challenges faced by EV drivers and the needs of private charger owners, with the objective of optimizing underutilized private chargers and improving accessibility. The study utilized interviews, surveys, and usability testing to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. A total of five EV drivers and five private charger owners participated, highlighting key issues such as unclear pricing, difficulty in locating chargers, and low utilization rates. Based on these insights, features such as video navigation and scheduling tools were developed to enhance user experience and increase adoption. The findings contribute to business strategy, urban mobility improvements, and sustainability efforts, supporting a more efficient and accessible EV charging ecosystem.
Inspiration: Sharge was inspired by the sharing economy model and the urgent need for accessible, cost-effective EV charging solutions. With EV adoption rising, public infrastructure struggles to keep up, leaving drivers with long waits and high costs. Seeing underutilized private charging piles, we envisioned a community-driven network that optimizes resources, fosters sustainability, and enhances convenience. Our research on user behavior, urban mobility, and green energy shaped the platform’s design.
Project Duration: The project design started in January 2022 and ended in April 2022. The development is ongoing.
Operation Flow: Sharge operates like a community-driven EV charging network. EV drivers use the app to find nearby private charging piles, check availability, and book a time slot. Pile owners list their chargers, set prices, and earn extra income. Video navigation and clear pricing ensure a smooth experience. By sharing underutilized chargers, Sharge reduces costs, wait times, and reliance on public stations, making charging more accessible, convenient, and efficient for everyone.
Patents: Fang Xu
Xuan Shen
Yongwen Dai
Team Members: Fang Xu
Xuan Shen
Yongwen Dai
Image Credits: Fang Xu
Xuan Shen
Yongwen Dai