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a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Epic Charging Partners With Chicago Condo Building to Deliver One of Nation's Largest EV Charger Retrofits
A leading Chicago high-rise and Epic Charging complete migration of 148 Enel X chargers, showcasing the future of multifamily EV infrastructure. MENLO PARK, Calif., August 14, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Epic Charging, America's fastest-growing EV charging software provider, has migrated 148 smart charging stations to its own versatile charge point management system (CPMS) at a 401-unit condominium building in downtown Chicago, IL. With over a quarter of the units opting for an EV charger in their dedicated parking spaces, this project is believed to be one of the nation's largest residential installations of EV chargers to date. The migration followed the abrupt exit of Enel X Way from the U.S. market, leaving many multifamily buildings in search of a reliable, scalable charging solution. "After exploring all the options, we concluded that Epic Charging was the only company offering the fully integrated smart solution we wanted," said Sunil Mehra, Board President of the 600 N Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association. "Epic was responsive to our needs. Its turnkey software and support services made configuring and operating 148 individual EV chargers in a multi-story parking garage seamless and hassle-free. And with the capacity to install many more, this project cements 600LSD as a cutting-edge high-rise residence in downtown Chicago." Mehra continued, "Our residents are environmentally responsible, but they also recognize the advantages and convenience of EVs, especially in a city setting. It's no surprise there was strong demand for the addition of EV chargers in their parking spaces." Illinois has set an ambitious goal of having 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the state by 2030. This project demonstrates a commitment to EV by local residents to help achieve that goal. To ensure a smooth transition, Epic's CTO Michael Fridshtand traveled onsite to work closely with the building's IT team, bringing hands-on expertise in reconfiguring the network to the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) platform. The integration required custom engineering—particularly for RFID authentication on discontinued Enel X hardware—yet Epic successfully tailored solutions to meet the Association's needs. In addition, Epic partnered with local utility ComEd to enroll the property in its Voluntary Load Reduction Program, which helps support grid reliability during peak hours while continuing to satisfy resident charging needs. ComEd's VLR pays participating sites at least $0.25 per curtailed kWh during peak-demand events. As demand for EV charging in multifamily properties grows, installing EV chargers can increase property values by up to 15%, according to an Urban Land Institute analysis cited by CBRE (2025). By partnering with Epic, the Condominium Association gained access to advanced energy data and load management tools, allowing for more efficient operations and lower electricity costs. Residents at 600LSD now use Epic's mobile app and RFID cards with both the existing Enel X Way and new Autel chargers to activate, schedule, monitor, and pay for their charging sessions. With real-time visibility and analytics, residents can optimize electricity usage and schedule charging during off-peak hours, while the building benefits from load-limiting features that reduce infrastructure strain and support future charger expansion. "Multifamily units account for about 31% of housing in the US, and with most charging happening at home, it's critical for multifamily property owners to begin deploying EV charging infrastructure," says Michael Bakunin, Epic Co-Founder and CEO. "Successfully migrating 148 chargers at a sizable condo building in downtown Chicago further cements our leadership in the multifamily market, which is the fastest-growing segment in the US for Level 2 charging, by demonstrating our ability to deliver scalable, grid-friendly solutions for large residential communities." About Epic Charging Epic Charging is a Silicon Valley-based B2B SaaS company on a mission to become the world's leading EV charging software provider by elevating customer experience, reliability and scale. Its open protocol (OCPP) charge point management system (CPMS) is specifically designed to address the industry's most pressing challenges, including uptime, transparency and profitability. Epic delivers seamless interoperability with major EV charger manufacturers and an intuitive user experience for fleets, businesses and more information, visit ABOUT 600LSD Situated at 600 N Lake Shore Drive, 600LSD is a leading-edge high-rise residential condominium property. The two-tower development features one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums and offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Located near Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue and Ohio Street Beach, residents enjoy convenient access to these popular attractions. The impressive list of amenities includes a heated garage with 499 parking spaces, 515 bike racks, newly built state-of-the-art fitness and business centers, dedicated golf simulator, two furnished roof decks with Weber grills and several community more information, visit their website. View source version on Contacts Álvaro CarreiraMarketing ManagerEpic Charging+34 689 40 78 14alvaro@
Business Wire
a day ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Epic Charging Partners With Chicago Condo Building to Deliver One of Nation's Largest EV Charger Retrofits
MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Epic Charging, America's fastest-growing EV charging software provider, has migrated 148 smart charging stations to its own versatile charge point management system (CPMS) at a 401-unit condominium building in downtown Chicago, IL. With over a quarter of the units opting for an EV charger in their dedicated parking spaces, this project is believed to be one of the nation's largest residential installations of EV chargers to date. Epic Charging and 600 N Lake Shore Drive complete one of the largest multifamily EV charger migrations in the U.S.—148 units upgraded. Share The migration followed the abrupt exit of Enel X Way from the U.S. market, leaving many multifamily buildings in search of a reliable, scalable charging solution. 'After exploring all the options, we concluded that Epic Charging was the only company offering the fully integrated smart solution we wanted,' said Sunil Mehra, Board President of the 600 N Lake Shore Drive Condominium Association. 'Epic was responsive to our needs. Its turnkey software and support services made configuring and operating 148 individual EV chargers in a multi-story parking garage seamless and hassle-free. And with the capacity to install many more, this project cements 600LSD as a cutting-edge high-rise residence in downtown Chicago.' Mehra continued, 'Our residents are environmentally responsible, but they also recognize the advantages and convenience of EVs, especially in a city setting. It's no surprise there was strong demand for the addition of EV chargers in their parking spaces.' Illinois has set an ambitious goal of having 1 million electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the state by 2030. This project demonstrates a commitment to EV by local residents to help achieve that goal. To ensure a smooth transition, Epic's CTO Michael Fridshtand traveled onsite to work closely with the building's IT team, bringing hands-on expertise in reconfiguring the network to the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) platform. The integration required custom engineering—particularly for RFID authentication on discontinued Enel X hardware—yet Epic successfully tailored solutions to meet the Association's needs. In addition, Epic partnered with local utility ComEd to enroll the property in its Voluntary Load Reduction Program, which helps support grid reliability during peak hours while continuing to satisfy resident charging needs. ComEd's VLR pays participating sites at least $0.25 per curtailed kWh during peak-demand events. As demand for EV charging in multifamily properties grows, installing EV chargers can increase property values by up to 15%, according to an Urban Land Institute analysis cited by CBRE (2025). By partnering with Epic, the Condominium Association gained access to advanced energy data and load management tools, allowing for more efficient operations and lower electricity costs. Residents at 600LSD now use Epic's mobile app and RFID cards with both the existing Enel X Way and new Autel chargers to activate, schedule, monitor, and pay for their charging sessions. With real-time visibility and analytics, residents can optimize electricity usage and schedule charging during off-peak hours, while the building benefits from load-limiting features that reduce infrastructure strain and support future charger expansion. ' Multifamily units account for about 31% of housing in the US, and with most charging happening at home, it's critical for multifamily property owners to begin deploying EV charging infrastructure,' says Michael Bakunin, Epic Co-Founder and CEO. 'Successfully migrating 148 chargers at a sizable condo building in downtown Chicago further cements our leadership in the multifamily market, which is the fastest-growing segment in the US for Level 2 charging, by demonstrating our ability to deliver scalable, grid-friendly solutions for large residential communities.' About Epic Charging Epic Charging is a Silicon Valley-based B2B SaaS company on a mission to become the world's leading EV charging software provider by elevating customer experience, reliability and scale. Its open protocol (OCPP) charge point management system (CPMS) is specifically designed to address the industry's most pressing challenges, including uptime, transparency and profitability. Epic delivers seamless interoperability with major EV charger manufacturers and an intuitive user experience for fleets, businesses and municipalities. For more information, visit ABOUT 600LSD Situated at 600 N Lake Shore Drive, 600LSD is a leading-edge high-rise residential condominium property. The two-tower development features one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums and offers sweeping views of Lake Michigan. Located near Navy Pier, Michigan Avenue and Ohio Street Beach, residents enjoy convenient access to these popular attractions. The impressive list of amenities includes a heated garage with 499 parking spaces, 515 bike racks, newly built state-of-the-art fitness and business centers, dedicated golf simulator, two furnished roof decks with Weber grills and several community lounges. For more information, visit their website.
Malaysian Reserve
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysian Reserve
Autel Energy Named EV Charging Hardware Provider for LAZ Parking and Epic Charging Partnership
Together, Autel and Epic Charging will deploy their combined offering to execute the EV Charging vision for LAZ Parking HARTFORD, Conn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the recent announcement of a partnership between LAZ Parking and Epic Charging to deploy 50,000 Level 2 chargers, Autel Energy has been named a preferred EV charging hardware provider for the program. Together, Autel and Epic Charging will deploy their combined offering to execute the EV Charging vision for LAZ Parking, the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in North America. 'We're thrilled to be working alongside LAZ and Epic Charging to support one of the most ambitious EV infrastructure rollouts in the country,' said Michelle Luo, CRO at Autel Energy North America. 'Our chargers are designed to adapt to a wide variety of use cases—from commercial garages to mixed-use developments—and we're proud to help enable such a transformational and impactful effort.' 'At Epic Charging, we really value Autel's hardware for its quality, reliability, and outstanding support,' said Michael Bakunin, CEO of Epic Charging. 'That's why we're excited to work with Autel Energy on LAZ Parking's large-scale EV charging rollout, ensuring a smooth and efficient driver experience in North America. Our CSMS offers LAZ a full range of features—like remote monitoring, smart charging schedules, built-in payments, and real-time analytics—and is fully OCPP-compliant. Epic will integrate its system with LAZ's existing e-commerce, reporting, and customer service platforms, creating a seamless and cohesive charging experience.' 'The selection of Epic Charging and Autel Energy reinforces LAZ's commitment to deploying high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly charging solutions at LAZ-managed properties in the U.S. and Canada. This partnership will serve as the backbone of this growing network, delivering reliability and performance to meet the needs of both property owners and EV drivers,' said Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking. 'The partnership with Autel and Epic gives our clients ultimate flexibility on pricing for customers, tenants and residences and allows LAZ to seamlessly integrate the EV charging alongside the parking operations.' With EV adoption accelerating across the U.S., this partnership—now backed by Autel Energy's trusted technology and Epic Charging's state-of-the-art Charging Station Management System (CSMS) —aims to make charging more accessible, efficient, and scalable for urban centers and beyond. About Autel Energy Autel Energy is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of premium electric vehicle charging systems. The company features interoperability and manufacturing facilities in United States; the Autel Energy MaxiCharger family of chargers is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers across all use cases, from residential Level 2 to high power industrial and fleet DC applications. About Epic Charging Epic Charging is a Silicon Valley-based B2B SaaS company on a mission to become the world's leading EV charging software provider by elevating customer experience, reliability, and scale. Its open protocol (OCPP) Charging Station Management System (CPMS) is designed for companies that want to grow a successful business in the EV charging industry. Epic Charging is the fastest-growing software platform and is already trusted by customers across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Spain. About LAZ Parking LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.7 million parking spaces in over 4,000 locations in 43 states and 536 cities in the U.S. and Canada. LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or 'LAZ PODS'. LAZ leverages its international network of parking facilities to offer cutting-edge, tech-enabled solutions that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people-first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
ChargerHelp, Epic Charging launch integrated EV charger solution
ChargerHelp has partnered with Epic Charging, an EV charging software provider, to introduce what they describe as the industry's first fully integrated operations and maintenance (O&M) management solution. The solution combines ChargerHelp's EMPWR platform, which provides remote diagnostics and field service dispatch, with Epic Charging's charge point management system (CPMS). Through this integration, users gain access to a unified interface for requesting, tracking, and resolving service interventions. Service data is automatically synchronised via API between EMPWR, Epic Charging, and third-party platforms such as Zendesk and HubSpot. This allows charger hosts and operators to manage service interventions directly within the Epic dashboard, streamlining processes and improving response times to enhance charger uptime, ChargerHelp said in a press release. ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry said: 'The future of EV charging depends on reliability. That's why our partnership with Epic Charging means so much. Together, we've created a seamless, integrated system that brings CPMS, ticketing, diagnostics, and dispatch under one roof—something this industry has needed for a long time. 'After five years of working alongside technicians and customers, we've seen how fragmented systems slow us down. This collaboration isn't just about technology—it's about building trust, setting a higher standard, and showing what's possible when we lead with intention.' The integrated solution offers a centralised view of service data, enabling users to manage requests and access complete maintenance histories by charger and location. It provides real-time synchronisation with EMPWR O&M data, delivering detailed insights, including in-field dispatch status. The system also includes strong integrations for charger data and controls, supporting efficient diagnostics, remote resets, and the ability to mark chargers out of order without switching platforms. Additionally, it offers multi-tenant support for managing large portfolios and distributed teams, alongside advanced reporting tools and export features for compliance and internal tracking. Epic Charging CEO Michael Bakunin added: 'We've heard from customers again and again: uptime is their #1 concern. This partnership with ChargerHelp gives our users the tools they need to resolve issues faster — and most importantly, stay ahead of what's coming from both regulators and EV drivers.' "ChargerHelp, Epic Charging launch integrated EV charger solution" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
LAZ Parking and Epic Charging Announce Nationwide Strategic Partnership to Deploy EV Charging Across 50,000 Parking Spaces
HARTFORD, Conn. and BELMONT, Calif., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LAZ Parking, the largest and fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, and Epic Charging, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging software solutions, have entered into a strategic development agreement to accelerate the nationwide deployment of Level 2 EV charging solutions across LAZ's extensive real estate portfolio. This landmark partnership will integrate Epic Charging's state-of-the-art Charging Station Management System (CSMS) into LAZ's national network of parking facilities, with a goal of electrifying 50,000 parking spaces over the next five years. As part of the agreement, Epic Charging has been designated as LAZ's preferred software partner for Level 2 electrification projects, ensuring consistent deployment of best-in-class EV charging solutions across a range of parking environments, including hotels, commercial and mixed-use properties, surface lots, airports, and municipal parking operations. Epic's technology will seamlessly integrate into LAZ's tech-enabled solutions and is designed to optimize EV charging while enhancing parking revenues. This advanced solution enables seamless monitoring, maintenance, payment processing, and advanced data analytics, ensuring the best charging experience for EV drivers while maximizing yield on both parking and charging revenue streams. "The future of parking is electric. Soon, every parking space will need to support EV charging, and our partnership with Epic Charging is a critical step toward making that vision a reality," said Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking. "Electrifying 50,000 parking spaces is just the beginning—this is the foundation for a much larger transformation that will redefine the role of parking in the mobility ecosystem." Michael Bakunin, CEO of Epic Charging, emphasized the broader vision behind the initiative: "This collaboration marks a major milestone in the transition to widespread EV adoption. By combining LAZ Parking's expansive real estate footprint with Epic's industry-leading software, we are creating a scalable, future-proof solution that will make EV charging more accessible and reliable for drivers across the country." Epic Charging's CSMS provides LAZ with a comprehensive suite of features, including remote monitoring, smart charging schedules, integrated payment processing, and real-time analytics. The system is fully OCPP-compliant and will be integrated with LAZ's existing technology stack, including its e-commerce platform, business intelligence tools, and customer service operations. This partnership represents a significant step forward in the advancement of EV infrastructure across urban centers, commercial hubs, and transportation corridors, supporting the continued adoption of electric vehicles while enhancing the overall value of parking facilities. For more information on this partnership and upcoming deployments, visit or About LAZ ParkingLAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.6 million parking spaces in over 4,000 locations in 42 states and 536 cities in the U.S. and Canada. LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or "LAZ PODS". LAZ leverages its international network of parking facilities to offer cutting-edge, tech-enabled solutions that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at About Epic ChargingEpic Charging is a Silicon Valley-based B2B SaaS company on a mission to revolutionize electric transportation. Its open protocol (OCPP) Charge Point Management System (CPMS) is specifically designed to address the critical issues of uptime, reliability, and profitability. Epic delivers seamless interoperability with major EV charger manufacturers and an intuitive user experience for fleets, businesses, and municipalities. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LAZ Parking Sign in to access your portfolio
