What’s Happening
alpitronic America, Inc., a prominent manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging units and a subsidiary of Italy-based Alpitronic SRL, has announced Charlotte, North Carolina as the location for its new North American headquarters. With a planned $9.3 million investment into a facility on Westpark Drive, the company is poised to create 300 new jobs. The new headquarters will also house a technology, test, and repair center to support the firm’s EV charging stations.
Why It Matters
This strategic decision by alpitronic America aligns with North Carolina’s evolving status as a hub for e-mobility and reflects the state’s appealing economic conditions. Philipp Senoner, CEO of alpitronic SRL, anticipates significant growth for the company within the next few years, driven by its high-performance charging solution aiding the transition towards e-mobility for passenger vehicles and trucks.
Key Points
alpitronic America, founded in 2009, is renowned for developing the hypercharger—a high-power DC charging station capable of recharging vehicles at up to 400kW. The company holds a leading position in Europe and oversees both hardware and software development for the hypercharger infrastructure.
The selection of Charlotte underscores the city’s growing prominence in electric vehicle innovation, supported by its skilled workforce, strong engineering, and tech talent. The new roles at alpitronic America will span across product development, engineering, service, finance, accounting, human resources, IT, and sales, with an average annual salary of $90,158.
The establishment of alpitronic America in Charlotte contributes to the city’s expansion and diversification in the EV and clean energy sector. This development follows Albemarle Corporation’s announcement last December to set up an advanced lithium technology center in University City, indicating Charlotte’s concentrated talent pool.
Bottom Line
The establishment of alpitronic America’s North American headquarters in Charlotte marks a significant milestone in the city’s growing reputation in the EV sector. The collaboration between the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Community College System, Central Piedmont Community College, UNC Charlotte, and the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance paved the way for this significant development.
In the past year alone, the collaborative efforts of the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County on economic development projects, including relocations and expansions of the ACC, Bosch Rexroth, Albemarle Corporation, and others, have resulted in more than $296 million in capital investment and the creation of over 650 new jobs. With the introduction of alpitronic Americas, the local job market receives a significant boost, while also fostering innovation in the rapidly growing EV sector.
