Brisa, the largest road operator in Portugal and major shareholder of A-to-Be, is proud to announce the launching of advanced electric charging points on Portuguese motorways. Drivers in Portugal will benefit from fast and ultra-fast electric 150-350 kW charging points on motorways, connecting the North to South of the country. 

Through a joint effort from leaders of sustainable mobility, this solution is one of the most powerful in the market, supported by technologies that allow a motorist to enjoy convenient travel. Brisa will install more than 80 charging stations which will help to decrease traffic related emissions and to foster vehicle electrification. By utilizing A-to-Be’s mobile app, users will benefit from a 100% digital solution. Additionally, the chargers are available 24 hours and can fully charge a car in as little as 8 minutes. This mobile app is ready to integrate with chargers nationwide, but even more impressively, with any international system supporting the Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI) protocol. 

A-to-Be’s solution is LinkBeyond Mobile, which solves the interactions with mobility services through an online application, connecting operators and service providers to deliver convenient experiences. The technology is made up of a Software Development Kit (SDK) that integrates with a mobile app that, in turn, communicates with LinkBeyond’s back end. The back end will first connect with Mobi.E (the Portuguese electric mobility network managing entity) and then with the charger itself in order to allow the activation, use and payment of the service. From the user perspective, the process is very easy – drivers just need to browse the map, choose the charger, and click on the “start” button, all digitally. From there, drivers have hardly enough time to drink a coffee before the vehicle is fully charged and ready to go. The charging fee will be posted to their single Via Verde mobility account, which also integrates tolling, parking, drive-thrus, ferries, and other value-added mobility services. 

This project marks the delivery of another successfully implemented mobility solution. To date, A-to-Be’s technologies are deployed in nine different states in the United States. 

António Pires de Lima, CEO at Brisa further notes that “the decarbonization of the economy is a strategic priority for companies today. The creation of the Via Verde Electric network, using the latest technologies in the market, is a significant contribution to the transformation of mobility and carbon- free road transport, which every citizen desires.” 

“A-to-Be delivers over 40 years of innovative solutions designed with the end-user in mind. Its technology offers the most convenient benefits with a proven track record for success across a wealth of mobility services. We are proud to enter the market for electric charging solutions with such an innovative partner,” says Clara Machado, Head of Product at Via Verde Portugal. 

Luís Nunes, CEO at A-to-Be USA, also comments that “we can’t ignore the fact that the transportation sector is a critical source of planet-warming emissions. We are committed to developing technologies that support a more sustainable future, aligned with President Biden’s vision to push the auto industry towards electrification, incentivizing the building of some 500,000 new public charging stations. A-to- Be stands ready as a technology partner to enable this significant effort.”