DeCharge, a decentralized charging network, has entered a strategic partnership with global hardware provider Wallbox to expand peer-to-peer electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure across the US. This collaboration integrates Wallbox’s established charging hardware with DeCharge’s software platform to enable distributed, community-based charging access for fleets and private drivers.
Highlights
- Hardware Integration: The partnership utilizes Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus Level 2 chargers, capable of up to 11.5 kW output.
- Decentralized Model: DeCharge enables homeowners and businesses to monetize private chargers through a peer-to-peer network.
- Commercial Application: The initiative targets fleet depots and small business parking areas to support last-mile electrification.
- Simplified Access: The system utilizes a browser-based interface, removing the need for proprietary mobile applications for driver access.
Operational Framework and Network Architecture
The collaboration focuses on a “host-powered” model designed to decentralize EV infrastructure. Unlike traditional networks that rely on centralized ownership of charging assets, this framework leverages existing private electrical capacity. Homeowners, small businesses, and commercial properties serve as “hosts,” installing hardware to offer public charging access.
Through the DeCharge web portal, hosts manage pricing, access controls, and revenue generation. The platform provides real-time payment settlement and transparent usage data. This structure aims to reduce the capital expenditure (CapEx) typically associated with public charging deployments by distributing costs across individual network participants.
Commercial and Fleet Utility
While applicable to residential settings, the partnership specifically targets the commercial sector. Small business parking lots and fleet depots can utilize this infrastructure to support light-duty electric fleets and last-mile delivery vehicles. The system’s flexible revenue-sharing model allows commercial hosts to offset electricity costs while maintaining control over charger availability.
Hardware Specifications: Wallbox Pulsar Plus
To ensure reliability within this distributed network, DeCharge has selected the Wallbox Pulsar Plus as the primary hardware solution. The charger offers specific technical attributes suitable for varied installation environments:
- Power Output: Delivers Level 2 AC charging up to 48A (11.5 kW), suitable for overnight fleet charging or destination top-ups.
- Durability: Features a NEMA 4-rated enclosure, ensuring water and dust resistance for indoor or outdoor deployment.
- Connectivity: Equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities to facilitate real-time communication with the DeCharge network management software.
- Form Factor: A compact design allows for installation in space-constrained environments common in urban residential and small commercial settings.
Expanding Access Through Community Infrastructure
This partnership addresses critical gaps in the current U.S. charging landscape, particularly in areas with limited public station density. By incentivizing private charger owners to open their equipment to the public, the network aims to increase the aggregate number of available charging ports without requiring significant grid upgrades or centralized construction projects.
Executives from both companies emphasized the utility of this approach. Mohan Kuldeep Ponnada, CEO of DeCharge, noted that the collaboration creates a reliable network that empowers communities to lead electrification. Similarly, Ignasi Alastuey, Chief Business Officer at Wallbox, stated that the partnership allows users to actively participate in the shift to electric mobility by sharing resources.
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