TUAL, the pioneering developer of ultra-deployable charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles, has announced the appointment of seasoned engineering leader Luke Dowell as Chief Technology Officer. The appointment further strengthens TUAL's technical leadership as the company moves to scale deployment of its PowerUp Charger technology across European fleet markets.
Dowell brings over 13 years of specialist expertise in electric vehicle charging systems, power electronics and functional safety developed through senior engineering roles at BP Pulse, Dyson and Jaguar Land Rover. Most recently serving as Expert Technologist for EV Charging at BP Pulse, he previously led the company's research and development function for four years, overseeing technical strategy and innovation across BP's charging infrastructure portfolio.
Philip Clarke, Founder and CEO at TUAL, said:
“Luke's appointment represents a significant milestone for TUAL as we transition from development to scaled deployment.
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.”
Luke Dowell, CTO at TUAL, said:
“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.”
Dowell’s technical background spans charging communications protocols, high-voltage system architecture, DC-DC and AC-DC power conversion, and systems engineering – contributing to international charging standards development through IEC/ISO, BSI and SAE technical committees; experience that will reinforce TUAL's work developing OEM-compatible, standards-compliant charging solutions.
TUAL's technology addresses critical charging barriers facing commercial electric vehicle operators – delivering dependable charging for enterprise and critical response fleets with most to lose when charging fails. The business’ 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.
The appointment represents the latest development in TUAL's phased growth strategy, consolidating a robust team with rich expertise, product development, 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.
