UK-based MAV Systems has launched BayiQ, an automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) camera designed to help parking operators and transport authorities manage electric vehicle (EV) charging bays more effectively.
The camera targets what the company describes as some of the most common problems affecting EV infrastructure: overstaying, ICEing – where non-EV vehicles occupy dedicated charging bays – and poor turnover of high-demand spaces.
Multi-bay monitoring
Unlike conventional ANPR deployments, which typically require one unit per bay, a single BayiQ unit can monitor multiple adjacent bays. MAV Systems says this reduces installation costs and minimises the need for civil works, making the system practical for high-turnover locations such as town centres, retail parks, hospitals, and transport hubs.
The camera uses edge processing to perform vehicle detection and data capture on-device, delivering real-time results without heavy reliance on back-end bandwidth. MAV Systems says performance is maintained across varied lighting and weather conditions.
“BayiQ has been developed with real operational challenges in mind,” says Andy Humphries, managing director at MAV Systems. “We’re helping our customers reduce costs, improve bay availability, and deliver a better experience for drivers. By focusing on efficient deployment and high-quality data capture, BayiQ enables smarter parking management that scales with the growing demand for EV infrastructure.”
Integration with existing systems
BayiQ is designed to integrate with existing back-office systems and enforcement workflows, which MAV Systems says reduces operational complexity and avoids major infrastructure disruption for operators upgrading their current setup.
MAV Systems, which has more than 30 years of ANPR camera design and development experience, says the product is intended for transport authorities, parking operators, and local councils seeking to maximise bay utilisation and improve the driver experience as EV uptake continues to grow.
