- Kempower secures multiple new PowerUp America charging site contracts across the Southeast.
- Sites in Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky comply with NEVI and BABA standards.
- Expansion supports Kempower’s U.S. manufacturing and job creation goals.
- Strengthens Kempower’s role in advancing regional EV infrastructure.
Kempower, a global leader in DC fast-charging technology, has expanded its U.S. operations through a new wave of PowerUp America site deployments across the Southeast. The awarded locations, announced alongside Kempower’s Q3 2025 Interim Report, mark a significant step in the company’s North American growth trajectory under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
“These wins mark another major step in Kempower’s U.S. growth story,” said Monil Malhotra, President of Kempower North America. “The Southeast is one of the most dynamic EV charging markets in the country, and through our collaboration with PowerUp, we’re helping to deliver reliable, American-made fast-charging infrastructure to power North America’s electrification journey forward.”
Expanding Clean Mobility Across the Southeast
The new PowerUp sites include five in Tennessee, two in Virginia, and one in Kentucky under development. All will meet Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, reinforcing Kempower’s investment in local production and workforce development.
Kempower’s U.S. headquarters in North Carolina serves as the operational hub for its growing footprint, aligning with national policy goals for domestic manufacturing and sustainable infrastructure deployment.
PowerUp’s Regional Leadership
PowerUp America has quickly emerged as a key player in Southeastern EV infrastructure. The company combines technical reliability, safety, and design innovation with a strong focus on community engagement and accessibility.
“Working with Kempower ensures our sites deliver the performance, reliability, and state-of-the-art quality drivers deserve as the EV landscape continues to evolve,” said Josh Turner, CEO at PowerUp.
The partnership positions both companies to accelerate regional EV adoption and strengthen America’s clean transportation supply chain.
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