XCharge North America Installs Smart DC Charger, Enhances the EV Solution in New Kent

This Smart DC Charger station will provide up to 95kW of charge rate, allowing for most transiting EVs vehicles to be charged within 30 minutes. While the infrastructure for installment has existed, the cost associated with installation has been the biggest obstacle to further investment until now.

In partnership with Virginia Clean Cities, XCharge North America is working to upgrade the EV charging services and electrify the travel corridor in New Kent, to bring accessible charging to one of America's most barren charging deserts. 

New Kent lies halfway between the Richmond area and Williamsburg, two major hubs with constant traffic towards popular attractions such as the Outer Banks and Virginia Beach.

"Through our partnership, XCharge North America is contributing to a sustainable electric vehicle ecosystem in Virginia by successfully implementing accessible charging stations," says Mathew Wade, Deputy Director of Virginia Clean Cities. "This project will demonstrate the success of EV charging within New Kent and will pave the way for more installations. The relationship between XCharge North America, the Pit Stop and VCC is built on the hope that the charger will live there forever, based on the revenue that can be generated from it."

"The electrification of this major corridor serves as the perfect example for bringing accessible EV charging across the U.S." explains Aatish Patel, President and co-founder of XCharge North America. "Without accessible charging along this corridor and many others, EV drivers could become stranded, or worse. This installation in New Kent, as well as an upcoming deployment in Middleburg, demonstrates the need for democratization of EV charging and access along these highway corridors, especially in high-demand areas."