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Business Wire
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Revel Showcases Leadership in Grid-Optimized Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging at New Williamsburg Superhub, Scaling Impact on NYC's Energy Transition
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As electrification surges across New York City, Revel is showcasing leadership in grid-optimized electric vehicle (EV) charging. The Brooklyn-based electric mobility pioneer has officially activated SmartKit Demand Response technology at its new Supercharging Hub located at the historic Dime Building (275 South 5th Street, Williamsburg) — a state-of-the-art charging site that supports the city's clean energy transition while reducing emissions and grid strain. This marks Revel's fourth year participating in grid services across its various facilities. The Williamsburg facility represents the latest milestone in Revel's partnership with SmartKit ®, a virtual power plant (VPP) software developed by Logical Buildings. By strategically shifting the timing of vehicle charging sessions, Revel helps alleviate pressure on the grid during peak hours — when electricity is both dirtiest and most expensive — while generating revenue through utility-provided Demand Response incentives. As New York City accelerates toward a carbon-free grid under its ambitious climate goals, grid-interactive electric vehicle infrastructure will be critical. Charging intelligently, particularly during extreme weather and demand spikes, reduces emissions from peaker plants — which can emit twice as much CO₂ and 20 times more NOₓ than traditional power sources. Revel's grid-responsive operations were put to the test as New York City kicked off the 2025 Demand Response season with three consecutive curtailment events from June 23 to June 25, many lasting 10+ hours each. This sustained effort, which required Revel to dynamically schedule charging loads across its infrastructure, played a key role in supporting grid stability during an unprecedented strain on the electric system due to extreme heat with temperatures soaring in the triple digits on June 24. 'Our Williamsburg Superhub proves that EV infrastructure can be a grid asset, not a strain, by dynamically responding to grid stress signals,' said Paul Suhey, Revel COO & Co-Founder. 'As electricity demand rises with electrification and continued extreme heat events, smart charging plays a crucial role in helping New York build a resilient, decarbonized future.' The severity of the recent grid stress cannot be overstated. On Tuesday, June 24, the utility provider in New York and Westchester forecasted electricity usage to reach 100.71% of the system peak — a rare and urgent grid stressor. (By comparison, Demand Response events are typically triggered when demand hits just 92% of peak capacity). Additionally, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) reported that peak electricity demand reached 31,857 megawatts (MW) during the three-day heat wave—the highest level recorded since 2016. 1 During these critical events Revel's actions provided immediate and measurable grid-positive relief. At its Williamsburg Superhub, which houses 15 public EV charging stalls capable of fully charging a vehicle in 20 minutes or less, Revel curtailed 250 kilowatts of load, contributing to avoided emissions from fossil fuel peaker plants. This targeted load reduction is expected to yield tens of thousands in grid services revenue — while delivering instantaneous and impactful resiliency for the local power grid. 'Revel is showing how electric mobility companies can actively participate in electric load management,' said David Klatt, President of Logical Buildings. 'By using SmartKit, Revel is turning electric load into flexible, responsive capacity — a replicable model for cities looking to decarbonize while electrifying. As cities decarbonize, electric use will rise—and this new electric demand needs to be grid-interactive.' The Revel–SmartKit ® partnership first launched in 2021 with the company's electric moped fleet and has now evolved into a powerful model for full-scale EV infrastructure. With the new Williamsburg Superhub online and integrated into New York's Demand Response programs, Revel is actively shaping the next phase of grid flexibility and reliability. About Revel Revel is a Brooklyn-born transportation company that's electrifying cities through charging infrastructure and shared electric vehicle fleets. Through the Revel app, users can rent electric mopeds, sign up for monthly eBike subscriptions, hail an electric car ride or find fast-charging stations compatible with any brand of EV. Revel prides itself on its total rejection of the gig economy and its collaborative approach with local governments. Founded in 2018, the company now operates in four New York City boroughs, Washington, D.C., Miami, Florida, and San Francisco, California. To learn more, visit and follow @_gorevel on Twitter. About Logical Buildings Logical Buildings is a leading sustainability and virtual power plant software provider transforming buildings into smart, grid-responsive assets. Its flagship platforms — SmartKit AI ® and GridRewards™ — enable users to cut carbon, reduce costs, and earn revenue by optimizing electricity use. Learn more at
Axios
24-03-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
Revel reemerges in San Francisco with its first EV fast chargers on West Coast
Revel, a New-York based EV charging startup, launched its first network of high-speed chargers in San Francisco on Monday, with plans to expand rapidly across the Bay Area by the end of the year. Why it matters: Building a robust network of public EV chargers is crucial to helping San Francisco meet its ambitious climate goals of electrifying 25% of all private vehicles by 2030 and 100% by 2040. The city also hopes to reach net-zero carbon emissions by that year. Driving the news: The company — mostly known in the city for its discontinued electric moped service — opened its first West Coast-based EV charging hub in the city's Mission District with 12 publicly-available DC-fast chargers. Between the lines: San Francisco has one of the highest EV ownership rates in the U.S, with more than 35% of new vehicle sales being electric in 2024. Nationwide, the average hovers around 8%. What they're saying:"Our goal is to build urban fast charging that all EV drivers can rely on," Paul Suhey, Revel's co-founder and COO, said at Monday's ribbon-cutting ceremony. "San Francisco is open for business and I'm excited to be here with Revel, a company that shares our vision to electrify transport and reduce emissions in our city," Mayor Daniel Lurie said, who added that the chargers will help speed up adoption of EV ownership. How it works: Each charger has a 320 kW capacity, with the ability to charge a car to about 80% in about 20 minutes to an hour. Charging prices start at 59 cents a kilowatt hour. The big picture: The company's announcement follows a two-year hiatus in San Francisco since 2023 after which it re-pivoted its business towards building out large public fast-charging networks. Revel currently operates 100 EV chargers in New York. By the numbers: The city currently has 1,152 public EV chargers with plans to expand to at least 1,750 by 2030, according to Joseph Piasecki, a spokesperson at the San Francisco Environment Department. 962 of those are slower level two chargers, while the remaining 190 are DC fast chargers. That means the city will need to build 158 more fast chargers and 450 more level two chargers to get to the 2030 goal, Piasecki added. In total, SF has more than 3,400 public and shared private chargers, according to state estimates. What's next: The company plans on building six more charging stations across the Bay Area this year, with South San Francisco, Oakland and downtown San Francisco each receiving two.
