Borusan EnBW Enerji - 5 Şarj Success Story

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Borusan EnBW Enerji and adesso Turkey Launch 5 Şarj Ecosystem

Borusan EnBW Enerji, one of Turkey's largest renewable energy producers, set out to build a scalable EV charging ecosystem under its new brand, 5 Şarj. 

The vision was to create a platform that supported the rapid adoption of electric mobility and brought together all players in the value chain, from consumers to fleets and location partners. 

Key Challenges

  • Inconsistent experiences limiting EV adoption 

  • Operational complexity across stations, partners, and fleets 

  • Security and reliability needs for sensitive data 

  • Ambition to lead the sector by uniting all stakeholders on one platform

adesso’s Approach

adesso partnered with Borusan EnBW Enerji to design and deliver an end-to-end EV charging management ecosystem, combining Borusan’s energy expertise with adesso’s digital know-how.

Key Aspects of the Solution

  • Agile delivery: transparent, sprint-based progress with one joint team

  • 5SmartPortal: a centralized panel for station, location, and partner management

  • Dual platforms: consumer mobile app + operator portal, fully integrated

  • Custom user journeys: tailored features for individual, corporate, and fleet users

  • Campaign flexibility: promotions by socket type, usage count, or discounts

  • Scalable microservice architecture: resilient, secure, and future-proof  

Outcome and Impact

Since launch, 5 Şarj has rapidly scaled into one of Turkey’s most dynamic EV charging ecosystems: 

Platform Adoption & Stability 

  • 40,000+ active customers in 7 months 
  • 4,000+ monthly charging sessions 
  • 12 different system integrations for legal, technical, and operational needs 

Consumer Engagement & Campaign Impact 

  • 460% growth in charging sessions over 7 months
  • 30% higher campaign utilization through personalized promotions 

Business Outcomes 

  • Sustained revenue growth since go-live 
  • Operational efficiency gains with centralized management via Smart Portal 

"The adesso team embraced agile values and ensured the project was delivered on time. Together we developed a user-friendly, reliable application that reflects our five core values: simplicity, convenience, reliability, security, and sustainability. After go-live, we quickly incorporated customer feedback to improve the platform and deliver continuous enhancements to our users." 

Hacer Öztunç, EV Charging Unit Manager

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