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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 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
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 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?
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
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
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...
Increasing EV Charging Revenue with Strategic Pricing Strategies
With Quantev™ Operations Suite, you can set customized electric vehicle charging fees and use dynamic rates to maximize revenue and save on energy costs. In this post, we’ll show you how easy it is to get the most out of your EV charging stations by pairing strategic pricing strategies with this highly advanced—yet user-friendly—cloud-based management and analytics platform.Choose Your EV Charging Fee ModelQuantev™ has all the tools you need to control and monitor your EV charging stations....
Batteries 101: Power Up Your Knowledge of EV Batteries
One of the most important considerations when choosing an electric vehicle is its battery. How big should it be? How fast will it charge? How long will it last between charges? The answers to these questions can be overwhelming—full of formulas, abbreviations, and unfamiliar terminology. Let’s cut through the confusion to get you up to speed on the essentials. Note: We’re using Canadian units of measurement. To convert to U.S. measurements, consult Natural Resources Canada’s 2022 Fuel...
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Earning Money with EV Charging: Frequently Asked Questions
EV charging can be a valuable income stream for your business or multifamily building. With the right location, promotion, and pricing strategies, charging can generate thousands in additional revenue each year. Here, we answer the most frequently asked questions about earning revenue and maximizing profitability from your EV charging operation.How Does EV Charging Generate Revenue?Installing EV charging stations opens multiple revenue streams for operations, including: Attracting more...
Top 15 EV Charging ESG Tactics for REIT, Commercial, and Multifamily Portfolios
Electric vehicle charging is a reliable revenue stream for real estate, equipping commercial and multifamily properties with a must-have amenity for a carbon-neutral economy. As importantly, EV charging also supports the key non-financial aspects of your portfolio that appeal to shareholders and tenants, such as promoting overall sustainability, transparency, and ethical business practices. Read on to discover 15 high-impact ways partnering with Hypercharge can help REITs and portfolio groups...
EV Charging Strategy for Real Estate: Turning Infrastructure into Competitive Advantage
In our last post, we looked at how real estate investment trusts (REITs) can earn direct revenue through electric vehicle charging. With the right partner, a well-deployed EV charging operation can also power up property values through higher-quality tenants, increased occupancy rates, decreased turnover, and a greater net operating income. Here, we take a closer look at prime locations for EV charging, rounding up the numbers to show where the best opportunities lie across your...
Monetizing EV Charging for REITs: Unlock New Portfolio-Wide Revenue
With global EV sales hitting record highs in 2024, now is the time for forward-looking real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other large-portfolio players to increase the value of holdings by installing electric vehicle charging. EV charging stations not only invite desirable tenants, customers, and employees, but are a reliable source of direct revenue — significantly strengthening a property’s position within an evolving market.Prime Locations for REIT EV ChargingREIT portfolios are rich...
New Alberta EV Charging Funding for Businesses, Condos, and Municipalities
Alberta is making it easier for businesses, municipalities, and condominium corporations to invest in EV charging infrastructure with the launch of a new funding program. Administered by Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP) opened for applications on February 5, 2025, offering $1.7 million in funding to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargers. This initiative, funded by Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle...
Manitoba Announces New Climate Action Funding
Update: Applications Now Closed Applications for Manitoba’s Climate Action Fund closed on January 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. This post remains available as a reference for those interested in future funding opportunities.Manitoba’s push toward a low-carbon future just received a significant boost with the provincial government announcing an additional $1.5 million in funding for the Climate Action Fund. This funding, aimed at advancing green projects across the province, includes critical...
New Funding Available for Calgary EV Ready Plans
If you live in a condo, apartment, townhouse, or rowhouse in Calgary, Alberta, access to EV charging in multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) has just become a lot easier, thanks to the city's new pilot program, ChargeYYC, a Calgary EV ready initiative.What Is ChargeYYC?ChargeYYC is a funding program aimed at breaking down barriers to EV adoption by helping MURBs develop customized EV Charging Road Maps (in Phase 1) and install EV charging stations (in Phase 2). Available now, Phase 1 of...
How to Get EV Charging in 5 Steps
Launching an electric vehicle charging operation is a multistage project, whether you’re installing a single EV charger or equipping an entire fleet. When you partner with Hypercharge, we ensure the process is clear, manageable, and simple from start to finish and beyond. Here's how to get EV Charging on your property—from the initial assessment to support applying for rebates to collecting your first revenue. 1. Determine Your EV Charging Needs The first priority in any EV charging...
Answering Residents’ Questions About EV Charging in Apartments and Condos
As electric vehicles become more popular, many residents in apartments and condos are considering the benefits of having EV charging stations in their buildings. However, misconceptions and concerns about the safety, cost, and logistics of EV charging often arise. At Hypercharge, we believe that providing clear and accurate information can help alleviate these concerns and support the transition to a more sustainable future. In this blog post, we will address some of the most common questions...
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EV Charging Strategy for Real Estate: Turning Infrastructure into Competitive Advantage
In our last post, we looked at how real estate investment trusts (REITs) can earn direct revenue through electric vehicle charging. With the right partner, a well-deployed EV charging operation can also power up property values through higher-quality tenants, increased occupancy rates, decreased turnover, and a greater net operating income. Here, we take a closer look at prime locations for EV charging, rounding up the numbers to show where the best opportunities lie across your...
Monetizing EV Charging for REITs: Unlock New Portfolio-Wide Revenue
With global EV sales hitting record highs in 2024, now is the time for forward-looking real estate investment trusts (REITs) and other large-portfolio players to increase the value of holdings by installing electric vehicle charging. EV charging stations not only invite desirable tenants, customers, and employees, but are a reliable source of direct revenue — significantly strengthening a property’s position within an evolving market.Prime Locations for REIT EV ChargingREIT portfolios are rich...
British Columbia Reopens Funding for Public EV Fast Chargers
Update - June 21, 2025: The current application cycle for the CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is now closed. The original post is below.The Government of British Columbia is investing again in public fast charging—and the latest funding window is officially open. Applications are due by June 20, 2025, so now is the time to get your project moving. Contact Hypercharge today to get a head start on your project. The CleanBC Go Electric Public Charger Program is back with a new round of...
EV Market 2024 Recap: Best Sellers, Statistics, and Outlook
Two things you could count on in 2024: headlines declaring that sales of electric vehicles are shrinking and data that says otherwise. In fact, global sales of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) reached new heights, including record growth in Canada and all-time-high total sales in the United States.Canadian EV Sales: Record GrowthIn Canada, ZEVs steadily increased their market share throughout 2024, hitting 15.4% of all new vehicle registrations by year-end, according to S&P Global Mobility....
New Alberta EV Charging Funding for Businesses, Condos, and Municipalities
Alberta is making it easier for businesses, municipalities, and condominium corporations to invest in EV charging infrastructure with the launch of a new funding program. Administered by Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis), the Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP) opened for applications on February 5, 2025, offering $1.7 million in funding to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing EV chargers. This initiative, funded by Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle...
Manitoba Announces New Climate Action Funding
Update: Applications Now Closed Applications for Manitoba’s Climate Action Fund closed on January 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. This post remains available as a reference for those interested in future funding opportunities.Manitoba’s push toward a low-carbon future just received a significant boost with the provincial government announcing an additional $1.5 million in funding for the Climate Action Fund. This funding, aimed at advancing green projects across the province, includes critical...
How to Get EV Charging in 5 Steps
Launching an electric vehicle charging operation is a multistage project, whether you’re installing a single EV charger or equipping an entire fleet. When you partner with Hypercharge, we ensure the process is clear, manageable, and simple from start to finish and beyond. Here's how to get EV Charging on your property—from the initial assessment to support applying for rebates to collecting your first revenue. 1. Determine Your EV Charging Needs The first priority in any EV charging...
Check-In Time: Why EV Charging for Hotels is a Smart Investment
Are you a hotel owner who wants to stay ahead of the curve and attract the growing market of electric vehicle drivers? With EV charging for hotels, you'll be sure to make an impact. At Hypercharge, we know that providing reliable and convenient charging solutions is essential to meeting the needs of businesses in various industries, including the hospitality sector, where EV charging for hotels is becoming a must-have amenity. In this post, we'll explore the top five reasons why your hotel...
Inside Hypercharge: Our Values and Culture
To thrive within a new and rapidly changing industry, a young company needs a clear vision, superb products, and top-performing team. For Hypercharge, the formula for success has also included staying true to the company’s mission, purpose, and values while establishing itself as a leading clean technology innovator. In this post, Kyle Green, Senior Marketing Manager, answers questions about the core tenets that have guided Hypercharge throughout its journey to create best-in-market EV...
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What to Look for in an EV Charging Company
When selecting an electric vehicle charging partner, EV charging stations are always top of mind. Naturally, you want a partner who can deliver reliable chargers that meet the needs of both your business and electric vehicle drivers. To get the most out of your investment, however, you need much more. A successful, future-proofed operation requires a flexible charging network, comprehensive support, and a variety of opportunities to increase revenue. Here we explain these not-to-be-overlooked...
Workplace EV Charging: A Proactive Approach to Employee Retention
In response to changes within the labour market brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, employers are seeking inventive, effective approaches to retaining employees. Onsite EV charging is a creative and proactive way to set your organization apart from other workplaces. Read on to learn how EV charging promotes a happier, greener work environment with advantages for both employees and employers. Enhances your brand More than ever, employees want to work for companies that practice...