Optimised maintenance and reduced costs with the Alkè Cloud

Predictive maintenance and automated prevention thanks to Alke' Cloud

One of the peculiarities of Alkè Cloud is its ability to collect, analyse and interpret a large amount of data from vehicles. This constant collection of information allows extremely precise diagnostics: workshop technicians, both internal and external to the company, can access a detailed overview of the vehicle's operation at any time, with key indicators such as the state of the battery. One of the main benefits is fault prevention. The cloud system is designed to generate automatic alerts in the event of critical conditions or anomalies, allowing action to be taken before the problem becomes serious - or even disabling for the vehicle. Some alerts are already in place, others can be activated at the customer's request. One of the most appreciated features of Alkè Cloud is the modularity and customisation of functionalities. Some prevention systems are active by default, but others can be requested by the customer according to specific operational needs. Lower maintenance costs and longer vehicle life make TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) extremely competitive. Remember that TCO is the total cost of ownership of a vehicle throughout its life cycle, and therefore a key element to consider.

Preventive maintenance: practical examples

Electric motor brushes are a component subject to natural wear. A sudden failure at this level can lead to vehicle downtime and high repair costs. Alkè Cloud could monitor the life cycle of these brushes and send an automatic alert when it is time to replace them, based on actual usage and operating conditions. Thanks to this early warning, intervention can be scheduled to avoid downtime and always ensure maximum engine performance. Another practical example concerns the oil level of the gearbox/differential unit. A drop below the recommended threshold can lead to accelerated wear or even breakage of the unit, resulting in very high repair costs. The cloud system, in this case, could detect the level change in advance and alert the maintenance personnel, who could then intervene in a targeted manner without wasting time.

Advanced diagnostics for workshops and technicians

Alkè Cloud is not only a useful tool for the end user, but also for authorised workshops and technicians dealing with ordinary and extraordinary vehicle maintenance. Thanks to remote access to data, technicians can: view alarm and intervention history; check vehicle status in real time; perform preventive and predictive diagnostics; plan interventions more efficiently, reducing time and costs; intervene only when and where needed, avoiding unnecessary replacements of still efficient components. This means reducing the number of interventions, but above all optimising costs, as sudden breakdowns and premature replacement of parts are avoided.

Maximum vehicle life, minimum spare parts costs

All these advantages translate into one big goal: to make the vehicle last as long as possible, limiting operating costs and the need to replace mechanical parts. The support of Alkè Cloud definitely helps to: replace components only when necessary; make repairs faster and more targeted; avoid chain damage due to neglected faults; keep vehicles operational for longer and with constant performance; achieve a more sustainable and economic fleet management. In the long run, this translates into concrete savings, both in terms of direct costs (labour, spare parts) and indirect costs (downtime, productivity losses, emergency management). Alkè Cloud is an excellent example of how technology can become a strategic ally in the management of electric vehicles. It is not just a digital system, but a true smart control ecosystem that improves efficiency, reduces costs and protects the investment over time. For companies that focus on sustainable, high-performance and, above all, reliable mobility, Alkè Cloud is the ideal solution for meeting daily operational challenges with state-of-the-art tools.