What EVCS does

EVCS (EV Charging Solutions, Inc.) is a privately held electric vehicle fast-charging network operator founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company operates the largest privately held EV fast-charging network on the US West Coast, with 301-320 locations and 1,518-1,951 charging ports across California, Oregon, and Washington, powered by 100% renewable energy. EVCS serves individual EV drivers, professional rideshare drivers (via Hertz and Lyft partnerships), commercial site hosts (turn-key installation at gyms, hotels, and public facilities), multi-unit dwellings, government and public agencies, and fleet operators.

The company's core technology stack consists of cloud-connected DC Fast and Level 2 charging stations, a consumer-facing mobile application for iOS and Android with QR code-based session activation, and an end-to-end Network Management Software platform that provides site hosts with asset management analytics, usage metrics, customer engagement tools, and subscription plan administration. The network supports J-1772, CHAdeMO, CCS1, and NACS connectors, with over 35% of California DC Fast chargers retrofitted to NACS to accommodate Tesla drivers. Integrated products include the West Coast Electric Highway corridor along Highway 101, the EVCS App, subscription plans, pay-as-you-go access, and specialized Hertz and Lyft rideshare programs.

EVCS's revenue model combines recurring subscription revenue (monthly and weekly plans including Unlimited Anytime, Unlimited Off-Peak, Essential Anytime, and rideshare-specific tiers), usage-based pay-as-you-go charging fees, and overage charges. The go-to-market motion is hybrid: product-led growth through the mobile app for individual drivers, enterprise field sales for site host acquisition under a turn-key funding-installation-operations model, and direct-to-consumer marketing via SEO, PR, and app store presence. Site hosts benefit from zero upfront capital outlay, as EVCS secures financing through a mix of private capital ($68.8M raised in 2022) and public funding (over $100M committed across CEC, WSDOT, USDOT CFI, and Washington Department of Commerce grants through 2024).

Name

EVCS

Legal name

EVCS Charging Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://evcs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EVCS operates the largest privately held EV fast-charging network on the US West Coast, with 300+ locations and ~1,900 ports across California, Oregon, and Washington, serving individual EV drivers, rideshare fleets, commercial site hosts, and public agencies via subscriptions, pay-as-you-go, and turn-key deployment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Charging Network

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF), EV Charging Settlement, Billing & Roaming (Payments, Tariffs, Clearing) (EUAFAMAI), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK)

Keywords

• EV fast charging
• Public charging network
• Charging subscription plans
• DC fast chargers
• EV infrastructure deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Arcadia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Monthly subscription plans providing unlimited or tiered charging access on the EVCS network. Plans include Unlimited Anytime, Unlimited Off-Peak, Essential Anytime, and specialized Rideshare plans. Subscription fees are auto-renewing and charged monthly with membership benefits extending through the billing period.
2. Pay-As-You-Go Charging: Per-session charging fees based on duration of use, energy consumption, and charging speed. Session fees and idle fees may apply. All PAYG charges are final and nonrefundable except at EVCS discretion.
3. Overage Charges: Additional charges applied when usage exceeds subscription plan allowances. Overage rates are communicated through the app or website and billed immediately upon excess usage identification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

EVCS operates a public EV fast-charging network on the US West Coast, deploying and operating DC Fast and Level 2 charging stations across California, Oregon, and Washington. Drivers access charging via mobile app with QR code activation, choosing between monthly subscription plans (Unlimited Anytime, Unlimited Off-Peak, Essential Anytime, Rideshare) and pay-as-you-go rates. For commercial site hosts, EVCS provides turn-key charger installation, funding, and ongoing operations along with network management software for infrastructure oversight.

Product overview

EVCS operates a unified EV fast-charging network platform on the US West Coast, combining hardware infrastructure with software services. The core offering consists of DC Fast and Level 2 charging stations accessible via the EVCS Mobile App, with multiple pricing models including Pay-As-you-Go and Subscription Plans (Unlimited Anytime, Unlimited Off-Peak, Essential Anytime). For site hosts, EVCS provides Network Software for end-to-end charging network management. Specialized programs include the West Coast Electric Highway corridor, plus Rideshare Programs for Hertz and Lyft drivers. The network is powered by 100% renewable energy and supports multiple connector standards including J-1772, CHAdeMO, CCS1, and NACS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EVCS Mobile App

Quantifiable outcome

• Drivers have powered over 126.3M electric miles on the EVCS network
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ForthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 January 2025Partner in Washington State ZEVIP program for installing DC Fast chargers across 21 locations. Forth is a clean transportation nonprofit supporting EV infrastructure deployment in the Pacific Northwest.
• Kitsap BankminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2024Partnership to expand EV charging infrastructure across Washington State with first location operational in Gig Harbor. Kitsap Bank is a local, independent, family and women-owned community bank supporting statewide electrification.
• Clean & Prosperous Institute (CPI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2024Partnership with CPI to secure $25M Washington State Department of Commerce grant for 43 new EV charging locations across Washington State under the Climate Commitment Act.
• Hilton Hotels & ResortsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2024Destination charging locations at select Hilton hotels as part of $100M West Coast expansion plan. Chargers located at strategic hospitality venues for guest convenience.
• Wyndham Hotels & ResortsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2024Destination charging locations at select Wyndham hotels as part of $100M West Coast expansion plan. Chargers positioned at hotels to serve traveling EV drivers.
• Marriott InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 March 2024Destination charging locations at select Marriott properties as part of $100M West Coast expansion plan, providing charging amenity for hotel guests.
• Energy NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2024Partnership to receive $14.6M through USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure discretionary grant program. Project will install 50+ chargers across 12 locations covering 500+ miles along Highway 101 in western Washington and coastal Oregon.
• Presto ChargingcoreTechnology or Integration · 11 January 2024Strategic partnership for fleet charging where Presto's EV fleet customers gain direct access to EVCS network of 1,000+ chargers on the West Coast. Presto is a leading EV charging software platform serving fleets, mobility providers, and businesses.
• LyftcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 November 2023Launched EV charging program providing discounted charging for Lyft EV drivers on the EVCS network. All EV drivers on Lyft qualify for tiered discounts with Pro drivers receiving highest discounts. Program supports California's Clean Miles Standard mandating 90% zero-emission rideshare miles by 2030.
• HertzcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 August 2023Launched EV charging pilot program for Hertz rideshare renters with three weekly charging plans (Rideshare Unlimited Anytime, Rideshare Unlimited At Night, Rideshare Standard Anytime). Program available at 22 Hertz locations in California covering key metropolitan areas. Partnership has enabled 2M+ miles of EV charging by Hertz rideshare renters.
• Fitness International, LLC (LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2023Installing 165 EV chargers (143 DC Fast, 22 Level 2) at 24 LA Fitness and Esporta Fitness locations across California, Oregon, and Washington. Chargers powered by 100% renewable energy with 40 chargers exceeding 75kW capacity for 30-minute full charges. Installation completed by June 2024.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EVgo: EVgo is a publicly-traded DC fast charging network operator with comparable subscription plans (EVgo Plus) and a similar mix of site-host partnerships and rideshare programs. Direct competitor for West Coast urban DC fast charging customers and the most directly comparable business model.
• ChargePoint: ChargePoint operates the largest open EV charging network in North America with comparable subscription/PASS pricing, network management software sold to site hosts, and a multi-segment customer base. Closest large-scale analog given the overlapping software-plus-network business model.
• Blink Charging: Blink operates a multi-tier (L2 and DC Fast) charging network with subscription plans and equipment sales to site hosts. Comparable in business model mix of network operations, hardware, and Blink-branded software; smaller-scale direct competitor in the public charging space.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Supercharger: Tesla's Supercharger network is the largest DC fast charging network globally and a benchmark for utilization and reliability. Following the 2023 decision to open NACS to non-Tesla OEMs, Supercharger is now a direct competitor for third-party EV drivers across North America.
• Electrify America: Electrify America is a VW-backed DC fast charging network with national highway corridor coverage. Comparable in DC fast charging focus and subscription-style pricing (Pass+), though broader geographically and supported by a different capital structure tied to the VW diesel-emissions settlement.
• bp pulse: bp pulse is the EV charging arm of bp, operating a growing network of DC fast and L2 chargers in North America including at ampm and ARCO sites in California. Comparable as a fuel-station-adjacent charging operator targeting fleets and rideshare, with similar West Coast exposure.
• Shell Recharge: Shell Recharge is Shell's global EV charging network, expanded in the US via the acquisition of Volta and Greenlots. Comparable as a broad EV charging operator with subscription access and a mix of destination and fast-charging sites, though not West-Coast-focused.

Regional players

• FLO: FLO is a Canadian EV charging network operator with a vertically integrated hardware-plus-network model and FLO business/fleet software. Comparable in end-to-end offering (manufacturing + network + software), though primarily serving the Canadian market with limited US West Coast overlap.
• Allego: Allego is a European public charge point operator with a comparable mix of owned/operated fast charging, subscription plans, and network management software sold to site hosts. Comparable business model though primarily serving EU markets with limited US overlap.

Emerging players

• Rivian Adventure Network: Rivian Adventure Network is Rivian's proprietary DC fast charging network targeting highway corridors and destination sites. Comparable in DC fast charging focus and destination-site strategy, though currently restricted to Rivian vehicles with planned NACS third-party access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EVChargingsolu2
• Facebookfacebook.com/EVCS-106700078145981
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/evchargingstations
• Instagraminstagram.com/evcsnetwork

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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