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Should You Offer Free EV Charging?

Should You Offer Free EV Charging?

Every EV charging deployment poses the question: do you want your users to pay to plug in? For many electric vehicle site owners and operators, charging fees are an essential part of their business model. But there are strategic advantages to offering free EV charging, as well as broader considerations, such as customer experience and sustainability commitments. In this post, we’ll break down the case for both free and paid charging and explore a flexible third option that can be adapted to...

EV Charging Success: Lexington Court by Kelson Group

EV Charging Success: Lexington Court by Kelson Group

Organization: Kelson Group Industry: Property Management Description: Kelson Group operates a diverse portfolio of more than 70 residential and commercial real estate properties across British Columbia and Alberta.The BackstoryFor 50 years, Kelson Group has been helping the tenants of their residential apartment buildings across Western Canada live better. That includes investing in electric vehicle chargers for tenants who own EVs or plan to in the future. “There are three main reasons why...

Meeting the Rising Demand for Workplace EV Charging

Meeting the Rising Demand for Workplace EV Charging

Workplaces have quickly become the second-most common location for electric vehicle (EV) charging, behind home charging. As EV adoption accelerates, charging at work is an increasingly important amenity, one that improves employee satisfaction, supports recruitment and retention, and encourages more people to go electric. A recent Plug In America survey found that 72% of employees without EV-related workplace incentives are keen to have them, with 98% of respondents expressing interest in...

EvoCharge Alternative for Commercial & Multi-Family Properties

EvoCharge Alternative for Commercial & Multi-Family Properties

EvoCharge has announced it will permanently close its electric vehicle charging business, with its network scheduled to sunset at the end of October 2025. Commercial and multi-family properties using EvoCharge equipment are now facing a critical decision on how to maintain smart charging operations. At Hypercharge, we’re here to ensure your transition is seamless. Because EvoCharge stations are built on OCPP – the same open standard we use – your chargers can be onboarded to the Hypercharge...

Data Shows Installing EV Chargers in Apartment and Condo Buildings Drives Demand

Data Shows Installing EV Chargers in Apartment and Condo Buildings Drives Demand

Property owners and managers have ever-growing incentives to equip their multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) like apartment and condo buildings with electric vehicle charging stations. EV chargers attract and retain quality tenants and meet Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. They also enhance property values, generate thousands of dollars in direct revenue, and futureproof a property or portfolio for a fully clean economy. At Hypercharge, we’ve partnered with properties to...

Rideshare EV Charging Insights: Data-Driven Trends as Drivers Electrify

Rideshare EV Charging Insights: Data-Driven Trends as Drivers Electrify

Rideshare companies have been taking concrete steps to add electric vehicles to their platform, increasing the demand for public EV charging globally. The world’s largest rideshare platform, Uber, has set a particularly ambitious goal: by 2030, 100% of Uber rides in Canada, Europe, and the United States will be in zero-emission vehicles. Lyft, another prominent rideshare service, offers incentives to encourage EV adoption and back-end tools designed to reduce range anxiety. A reliable EV...

How Much Does It Cost to Operate EV Charging Stations for Apartments, Condos, and Businesses?

How Much Does It Cost to Operate EV Charging Stations for Apartments, Condos, and Businesses?

In a recent post, we shared five ways to cut the cost of installing electric vehicle charging stations. Now, let’s talk about what comes next: the ongoing cost of keeping those EV chargers up and running. From routine maintenance to software fees, we've crunched the numbers to give you the average annual cost per station, excluding electricity. But first, let’s break down the key expenses you’ll want to factor into your long-term planning.Equipment MaintenanceCommercial charging stations have...

California Opens $56.5M Incentive Program for Apartment and Condo EV Charging

California Opens $56.5M Incentive Program for Apartment and Condo EV Charging

The Communities in Charge incentive project has launched a new wave of funding, with $56.5 million available to support multi-family EV charging installations across California. Hypercharge is proud to be an official Participating Network Provider, with the Autel MaxiCharger AC Pro fully eligible under the program to help applicants maximize their rebate potential. Funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and implemented by CALSTART, this round of funding is...

5 Ways to Save on EV Charging Installation Costs

5 Ways to Save on EV Charging Installation Costs

Electric vehicle charging adds substantial value to your property, business, or workplace, but let’s face it: the cost of installation can be intimidating. With Hypercharge’s customized care and charging expertise, however, you can lower costs without compromising on quality of service or the EV charging experience.  Here are five ways we can take a bite out of your installation budget:1. Start Small - But Futureproof Your EV Charging OperationAt Hypercharge, we work closely with you to...