This Company Can Retrofit Existing Lampposts With EV Chargers In Minutes

A business called Voltpost, which is committed to improving the infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), has revealed a creative way to address a major barrier to EV adoption: the absence of easy charging choices. By adding EV chargers to outdated lampposts, their innovative method repurposes already-existing urban infrastructure and offers a convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly option.

Widespread EV adoption is hampered by the frequent technical problems and outages that plague traditional charging infrastructure. By providing a modular and upgradeable Level 2 EV charging infrastructure that can be quickly and simply put on privately or publicly owned lampposts, Voltpost’s solution seeks to overcome these issues.

“This first-of-a-kind platform provides people convenient and affordable charging while reducing the install cost and time, maintenance, and footprint of chargers for communities,” said a statement by the firm.

With intentions to grow, Voltpost has already started implementing its technology in significant US cities like New York, Chicago, and Detroit. The company’s strategy gives an easily accessible and close-by charging option, which is especially helpful for urban EV users—particularly those who reside in multi-unit housing without assigned parking places.

The affordability and simplicity of implementation of Voltpost’s solution are two of its main benefits. Voltpost says it can install a charger for a quarter of the cost of other curbside charging solutions in one to two hours, without requiring lengthy permitting procedures or considerable excavation.

The company’s modular charger includes a retractable cable management system, extending up to 20 feet for easy access to any vehicle area, thereby reducing downtime and operational costs. Additionally, the ChargePlug, equipped with pulsing lights, directs cables at a safe 90-degree angle, enhancing pedestrian and traffic safety.

For users, Voltpost offers a dedicated mobile application that allows drivers to manage charging activities, reserve stations, monitor usage, and pay for electricity, providing insights into their financial and environmental savings. The Charge Station Management System (CSMS) provides comprehensive charging analytics, enabling hosts to customize features, set pricing, and remotely monitor stations for public and private stakeholders.

Solutions like as Voltpost’s are essential as the US federal government attempts to switch to electric automobiles in order to prevent climate change. Voltpost is well-positioned to accelerate the nationwide adoption of electric vehicles with its creative approach to EV charging infrastructure.