What is automated EV charging in a parking garage?

Automated EV charging in a parking garage uses robotic or autonomous parking systems to move EVs through charging stalls without driver or attendant intervention. AUTOChargit Automated leverages the AUTOParkit SHUFFLE transaction to swap EVs into charging stalls, charge them, and rotate them out — increasing charging capacity without adding electrical infrastructure.

How do automated parking EV solutions reduce infrastructure cost?

Automated parking EV solutions reduce infrastructure cost by sharing a small number of charging stalls across a much larger fleet of vehicles. AUTOChargit Automated rotates EVs through dedicated charging stalls automatically, delivering up to 90% cost reduction compared to one-charger-per-stall installations.

Does AUTOChargit Automated work with mechanical parking systems?

Yes. AUTOChargit Automated is designed for AUTOParkit autonomous parking garages and mechanical parking systems such as parking stackers and parking puzzle systems. It interfaces directly with Siemens Building Technology and integrates with smart building software.

Is the system monitored and supported 24/7?

Yes. AUTOChargit Automated is supported by GarageFloor24 (GF24) for 24/7 monitoring and maintenance, ensuring reliable operation in commercial parking facilities.

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System Overview

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Intelligent SHUFFLE Transaction

AUTOChargit Automated is designed for autonomous parking garages (e.g., AUTOParkit) and mechanical parking systems (e.g., parking stackers or parking puzzle systems).

AUTOChargit Automated exploits a lesser-known transaction for AUTOParkit to increase charging capacity without adding electrical capacity for charging EVs. AUTOParkit delivers two primary transactions: (i) PARK – move a vehicle from the Load Bay to a stall, and (ii) RETRIEVE – move a vehicle from a stall to a Load Bay. There is a third transaction: (iii) SHUFFLE – move a vehicle from one stall to another stall.

This SHUFFLE Transaction provides the ability to swap an EV from a normal stall to an AUTOChargit Stall, allowing an EV to be charged. Upon completion, the EV is swapped to a normal stall to allow another EV access to the EVCS.

Key Features

Designed specifically for autonomous parking garages (AUTOParkit) and mechanical parking systems
Increases charging capacity without adding electrical infrastructure — up to 90% cost reduction
Leverages the proprietary SHUFFLE transaction to automatically rotate EVs through charging stalls
No manual intervention required — fully autonomous charging cycle
Interfaces directly with Siemens Building Technology systems
Integrates with smart building software solutions for seamless facility management
Supported by GarageFloor24 (GF24) for 24/7 monitoring and maintenance

How It Works

The SHUFFLE Process

Step 1: An EV arrives and is parked in a standard stall via the AUTOParkit PARK transaction.

Step 2: When an AUTOChargit Stall becomes available, the system initiates a SHUFFLE — moving the EV from its normal stall to a charging stall.

Step 3: The EV charges to the desired level automatically.

Step 4: Upon completion, the EV is shuffled back to a normal stall, freeing the charger for the next vehicle.

Smart Building Integration

AUTOParkit interfaces directly with Siemens Building Technology systems along with other software solutions that directly link automated parking with smart buildings.

This integration enables holistic facility management — from parking operations and EV charging status to energy management and occupancy tracking, all from a centralized dashboard.

Automated EV Charging for Parking Garage Operators

The only EV charging solution built specifically for autonomous and mechanical parking systems.

The Parking Garage Challenge

Conventional EV charging assumes a static vehicle — one stall, one charger, one EV parked indefinitely. Parking garages don't work that way. Vehicles move. Stalls turn over. Installing a dedicated charger per stall is cost-prohibitive and rarely exceeds 20% utilization in practice.

AUTOChargit Automated treats the garage's own movement capability as the solution. Instead of wiring every stall, a small number of dedicated charging stalls serve the entire EV population through automated rotation — no attendant required, no driver action needed.

Compatible Garage Types

AUTOParkit autonomous parking garages — full SHUFFLE integration, zero attendant involvement
Mechanical parking systems — stackers, puzzle systems, and tower garages
Structured parking garages — multi-level conventional garages retrofitted with switching EVCS
New construction — EV-first facilities designed for automated charging from the ground up

How Automated EV Charging in Parking Garages Works

AUTOChargit Automated delivers automated EV charging for parking garages by integrating directly with the AUTOParkit autonomous parking system and compatible mechanical parking systems. Rather than installing one dedicated charger per stall, AUTOChargit designates a small number of charging stalls and uses the AUTOParkit SHUFFLE transaction to rotate EVs through them automatically — without driver or attendant intervention. When a charging stall opens, the system moves an EV from a standard stall, charges it to the target level, then shuffles it back so the next vehicle can charge. This automated parking EV solution reduces infrastructure and capital expenditure by up to 90 percent versus one-charger-per-stall installations. The system operates 24/7 under GarageFloor24 remote monitoring and achieves 99.99% uptime. AUTOChargit Automated is engineered and manufactured by Dasher Lawless Automation in Warren, Ohio.

Automated EV Charging for Parking Garages