Commercial fleet charging solutions firm Tual has appointed a chief technology officer to support scale-up of its PowerUp Charger technology across European fleet markets.

Luke Dowell, CTO at Tual

Seasoned engineering leader Luke Dowell brings 13+ years’ experience in EV charging, power electronics and functional safety, including senior roles at BP Pulse, Dyson and Jaguar Land Rover.

Dowell most recently served as expert technologist for EV charging at BP Pulse and previously led the company’s research and development function for four years, overseeing technical strategy and innovation across BP’s charging infrastructure portfolio.

Tual said Dowell’s appointment marks a key step in the company’s transition from prototype development to volume production and commercial deployment.

Philip Clarke, founder and CEO, said: “His deep expertise in charging systems engineering, combined with his understanding of both OEM requirements and charging infrastructure challenges, positions us exceptionally well to deliver the robust, interoperable solutions commercial fleets demand. Luke’s experience navigating complex technical standards and regulatory frameworks will prove invaluable as we move from pre-production prototypes to volume production.”

Dowell commented: “Throughout my career developing charging systems at OEMs and infrastructure providers, it’s been clear that commercial fleets need charging solutions that prioritise uptime and operational flexibility.

“Tual has identified this gap and built rapidly deployable technologies that give fleet operators genuine control over their charging operations. The opportunity to contribute technical leadership during this scaling phase, particularly as we bring the technology to market, is exciting.”

Tual’s technology is designed to address critical charging barriers facing commercial electric vehicle operators – delivering dependable charging for enterprise and critical-response fleets. The firm’s PowerUp Charger delivers high-power DC charging on grid-constrained sites through integrated battery energy storage, drawing and storing power during off-peak periods for on-demand deployment.

Alongside an expert team, the company has testing laboratories and prototyping capabilities at its Bicester headquarters. The facility provides access to Bicester Motion’s test track for live technology demonstrations and on-demand testing.