Zeekr Integrates Minima’s Blockchain for Charging Station Reservations

Chinese electric car company Zeekr is integrating Minima’s blockchain to enable a tokenized system for secure charging station reservations.

Minima, a decentralized blockchain network, is collaborating with the European arm of Zeekr to launch a charging solution that could expand access to charging stations.

In a press release shared with crypto.news, Minima stated that the system could help address infrastructure gaps by allowing EV owners to share their wallboxes through a blockchain-powered booking system.

Minima’s blockchain will be integrated into Zeekr wallboxes, enabling owners to make their chargers available for booking. Zeekr drivers will be able to reserve charging slots, potentially increasing access to charging stations that would otherwise sit unused.

> “Together with Zeekr, we are showcasing how blockchain and community-driven solutions can address real-world challenges, delivering greater flexibility, security, and convenience to the EV ecosystem.”
> — Hugo Feiler, co-founder and CEO of Minima

The system will utilize Minima’s network to generate a secure access control token, acting as a digital key for the charging station, ensuring that only authorized users can access the charger while maintaining privacy.

A key feature of the system is its offline functionality. Even if internet connectivity is lost, Minima claims its blockchain allows transactions to continue using local connections like Bluetooth, helping ensure uninterrupted charging in various environments.

Zeekr is the latest Chinese automaker to explore blockchain technology. The industry has been experimenting with this for years. In 2018, Shanghai-based EV and battery maker BYD announced plans to install a carbon banking system using the VeChainThor blockchain in its cars. This system was designed to track vehicle data across the automotive industry, representing one of the first large-scale attempts to connect millions of cars, buses, and trains on a public blockchain.

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