Electric Era

Today, we’re proud to add another proof point to our continued momentum: We just opened our first station with Costco Wholesale! Again and again, Electric Era’s battery-backed EV charging stations are adding value to customer retail locations. What did it look to team up with another stellar Washington-based company? Here are the details: Electric Era recently worked with Costco Wholesale to deploy fast EV charging stations at their Ridgefield, Washington, location. The challenge? Offer a reliable and rapid deployment solution in just seven weeks, a process that usually takes years. Costco had several essential objectives: ? Speed: Meet tight deadlines without delaying the new store opening ? Reliability: Provide consistent uptime for an optimal customer experience ? Efficiency: Avoid costly grid upgrades and managing energy costs effectively Electric Era’s patented battery-backed technology and full end-to-end solution met Costco’s needs—delivering a comprehensive installation in a fraction of the industry standard timeline (7 weeks from project initiation to full operation). This collaboration didn’t just set a new standard for installation speed but demonstrated how our approach delivers rapid, reliable charging and aligns with retailer’s brand and customer value. Our CEO, Quincy Edmund Lee noted, “This installation exemplifies how Electric Era delivers on unmatched deployment speed and ensures reliable charging infrastructure to meet the growing demands of Costco’s EV-driving members.” EV charging isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. Costco’s decision to choose Electric Era shows how forward-thinking retailers are transforming their operations to delight members. More here from Geekwire. Onwards and upwards! https://hubs.ly/Q02VG0Vp0

The reliability of EV charging is foundational to the success of the EV industry and the transformation of transportation as a whole. Why? In short, reliability = trust. Here’s why:? In our most recent webinar on EV charging reliability, Chris Kaiser, VP of Business Operations at Sona Energy Solutions, broke down key factors that impact EV charging customers’ experiences at charging stations and whether they drive trust and seamless experiences or not. Specifically, measuring and delivering on reliability requires two primary components: 1?? The reliability of all the charging *ports* at any given station 2?? The reliability of any given charging *session* at each charging port As Chris articulated, this more nuanced approach is important to assess “the differences in reliability for a charger versus a site.” This matters because how we think about and measure reliability invariably impacts what EV charging station owners prioritize and optimize for. For more from Chris, check out the rest of the clip. And to catch the comprehensive discussion on EV charging reliability from our latest webinar with many more insights like this one, you can explore the full replay, which is linked in the comments section. Quincy Edmund Lee Hasitha Dharmasiri Kameale C. Terry #EVs #EVcharging #electricvehicles #EVreliability

Tesla's new software release is changing the EV charging game. The latest Electric Era blog by Alex Agne covers what it means for your business, development plans, and drivers ?? ? Tesla recently released its first production build for 2025 which includes a game-changing feature: Support for third-party charger preconditioning and navigation integration. Check out the details below and let me know what you think ?? https://lnkd.in/g9-7sG59 #evcharging #evdrivers #electricvehicles

Check out part 2 of our CEO Quincy Edmund Lee's conversation with CNBC to hear how insights from SpaceX helped Electric Era disrupt EV charging with battery backed and reliable fast charging for fuel retailers As Quincy notes: "Throughout the years for our battery programs or solar programs Tesla and SpaceX would intermediate and talk about things like degradation curves for battery cell chemistries." Battery backed EV fast charging helps build charging infrastructure where drivers want it the most, adjacent to retail locations. This use case it more intensive on the battery, so getting battery degradation sized properly is essential. Hasitha Dharmasiri Sam Reineman #EVcharging #EVs #EVChargingTechnology #retailers #fuelretailers #engineers #batteries

Our CEO,?Quincy Edmund Lee, joined?CNBC?this week to discuss how his and many other Electric Era employees' work at SpaceX informs our approach. We're focused on building fast, reliable EV charging stations. Reliable, efficient to deploy, & well-sited charging stations are essential for EV adoption & the future of transportation in general. As Quincy notes: "One of the ways that we're looking to improve our charging stations is actually adding Starlink to every one of our charging stations to get better data uplink & downlink data access." Thanks to?Magdalena Petrova?&?CNBC?for featuring us. #EVcharging?#EVs?#EVChargingTechnology #retailers #fuelretailers

After 148 PlugShare check-ins, the Electric Era EV charging station for Seven Feathers Truck & Travel Center has a perfect score. Across our 12 customer stations we average 96% ? ?? Hard work pays off! This station also comes equipped with NACS connectors for Tesla drivers as you can see our VP of Implementation Lang Reynolds call out in the notes #evcharging #electricvehicles #tesla #NACS #retailers

EV charging hardware from Electric Era arriving onsite at Skycharger's new charging station in Williams CA. I spy a McDonald's in the back ?? ?? #evcharging #retailers #fuelretailers

?? Check out this cameo from our CEO, Quincy Edmund Lee Lee, on CNBC, discussing priorities & trends ranging from reliability as a cornerstone of EV adoption to optimized station siting & cross-industry innovation. Here are some top?pull-out?quotes (the segment starts at the 6:45 mark): 1. Cross-Industry Innovation from Aerospace to EV Charging "At SpaceX, I owned the team that built Starlink’s global gateway antennas. That framework—building scalable, reliable systems—is exactly what we apply to EV charging networks." In short??Applying this to EVs,?advancements in rocket reusability and materials science yield lighter automotive components, while automotive manufacturing efficiency yields lower aerospace costs. Symbiosis! 2. Reliability: A load-bearing wall for EV adoption "Reliability is more than uptime; it’s real-time monitoring, edge computing, and ensuring no station is ever offline. Drivers deserve a seamless experience every time." Our systems use battery energy storage as a wedge between grid demand and charging to prevent downtime, reduce costs, and facilitate faster station deployment. We aim for 99.9% charging success rates via vertically integrated tech, significantly above industry standards. 3. Optimized station siting "Our model analyzes driver density, grid capacity, and financial viability. We’re targeting high-EV areas first but ensuring no community is left behind." 4. Addressing the "Energy Transition Gap "The grid wasn’t built for 200kW fast charging. Our battery systems reduce peak demand by 80%, making installations faster and cheaper." Partnerships with utilities can preemptively help upgrade electrical and power grid infrastructure, which Quincy calls a "collaborative race against EV adoption curves." 5. Vision for Autonomous Vehicle Readiness "Just as satellites enable precision navigation for rockets, they’ll provide centimeter-level accuracy for AVs. Connectivity shouldn’t break down in rural areas."Our stations are designed to support over-the-air updates and AV charging protocols. Give the full video a watch (link below), and many thanks, Magdalena Petrova and CNBC for featuring us! https://lnkd.in/eApPd9hx #EVs #EVcharging #autonomousvehicles

New video covering the newest Skycharger station coming soon to Williams California. Electric Era is helping customers all over America build charging infrastructure to capture new drivers ?

In January,?Toyota Motor Corporation?said its mobility software subsidiary Woven by Toyota was investing $44 million into Japanese rocket maker Interstellar Technologies Inc. Rival?Honda?has been developing a proprietary reusable rocket since 2019 to launch low-earth orbit satellites to space. And Chinese automaker?GEELY Holding Group, a?Tesla?competitor, has invested $326 million to manufacture its own satellites. In my latest CNBC documentary, I break down why auto companies are investing in space technology and how the two industries can benefit from such partnerships. Thanks to Electric Era's Quincy Edmund Lee, Interstellar Technology's Keiji Atsuta and Caelus Partners, LLC Micah Walter-Range for your insight. https://lnkd.in/ejF8kdin