- AmpUp and EVSE are installing 150 streetlight-mounted Level 2 EV chargers in LA, reducing costs and risks.
- LABSL manages this initiative, aiming to install 10,000 EV chargers and switch to energy-efficient LED bulbs.
- The project aligns with the Mayor’s Sustainable Plan, targeting 25% EV adoption by 2025, and 100% by 2050.
AmpUp and EVSE changing the public charging game in LA with 150 new streetlight chargers
AmpUp and EVSE are transforming Los Angeles’ electric vehicle infrastructure with a major new initiative. The two companies have announced the deployment of Level 2 EV chargers on 150 additional streetlight poles across the city.
AmpUp is a software specialist that offers drivers minimal downtime and maximum availability. The platform supports app-less charging as well as app-based credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments.
EVSE brings a streetlight-mounted EV charging solution to the table. It’s similar to ubitricity’s lamp-post chargers that have become popular in the UK. The system is compatible with existing or new structures. Using pre-existing infrastructure cuts installation costs by up to 70%. That means these charge points can spring up all over a city in no time.
The big departure from ubitricity’s lamp-post charger is the height. It’s mounted at 10 feet to reduce risks of vandalism, vehicle damage, and tripping hazards. The 25-foot retractable cable descends for charging and retracts when not in use. It’s more similar to Gravity’s DEAP trees finding their way into New York City.
Already, we can see an array of innovative charging solutions that are adapted perfectly to urban environments.
These solutions must be the way forward for widespread adoption on busy streets, tight corners, and densely populated areas. The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (LABSL), managing over 220,000 poles, spearheads the city’s streetlight EV charging program. This initiative aligns with the mayor’s goal of installing 10,000 EV chargers and switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs. The reduced electricity demand from the new bulbs frees up capacity for EV charging. It’s a self-fulfilling, energy-saving, city-wide upgrade.
Integrating EV chargers into existing streetlights supports the Mayor’s Sustainable Plan, which targets a 25% increase in EV adoption by 2025, 80% by 2035, and 100% by 2050. This plan, and others like it across the US, will feature heavily in the discussions at the upcoming US EV SUMMIT.
