Brooklyn’s itselectric, a notable electric vehicle (EV) curbside charging pioneer, revealed today that it has teamed up with SWTCH Energy. Known for its ground-breaking EV charging solutions tailored for multi-tenant structures throughout North America, SWTCH Energy will be the bedrock software provider for itselectric. This collaboration aims to cultivate a wide-reaching, affordable curbside EV charging network in cities throughout the U.S.
Why It Matters
The United States faces the gargantuan task of introducing approximately 1.2 million more public EV chargers by 2030, especially in populated urban sectors. Traditional challenges have included the exorbitant cost and intricate process of linking EV chargers to the main utility in streets. Tiya Gordon, itselectric’s COO and Co-founder, emphasized the mutual goals of both companies, stating, “This partnership enables us to harness SWTCH’s software to ignite our sophisticated, user-friendly public EV charging.”
Key Points
- itselectric is a game-changer, introducing the world’s pioneering public curbside charging system powered by buildings.
- The collaboration with SWTCH will allow a commendable 99% charger uptime and top-tier load management.
- itselectric’s unique proposition: cost-free Level 2 curbside charging networks for both cities and property proprietors, accompanied by an exclusive revenue-sharing model for real estate owners.
- SWTCH’s management platform promises itselectric a holistic view and governance over its charging network, encapsulating features like effortless driver billing, continual monitoring, and real-time insights.
- Carter Li, SWTCH’s CEO, praised the union, highlighting the combined approach’s potential to resolve the pressing urban charger distribution dilemma.
Bottom Line
This strategic partnership between itselectric and SWTCH Energy is poised to redefine the urban EV charging landscape. By synergizing their strengths – itselectric’s innovative charging infrastructure and SWTCH’s robust software solutions – they hope to fill the significant urban charging void, promoting sustainable transportation, benefiting property owners, and catering to the burgeoning EV community.
