Portable Electric
Portable Electric designs and distributes the Voltstack ecosystem of portable battery energy storage systems and mobile EV chargers, replacing diesel generators for film, construction, utility, and event customers across 14 countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersVancouver, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Portable Electric does
Portable Electric Ltd. is a Vancouver-based cleantech manufacturer founded in 2015 that designs, produces, and distributes the Voltstack ecosystem of portable battery energy storage systems (BESS) and mobile EV chargers. Its products are positioned to displace diesel and gas generators in commercial and industrial use cases where noise, emissions, indoor operation, or fuel logistics are constraints - notably film and TV production, construction sites, utility and emergency response, events, and remote EV charging.
The Voltstack product family spans the Portable Series (2k, 5k, Voltstack 8000 with 16,000W peak output) for person-moveable deployments, the Mobile Series (Voltstack 30k with 80kWh capacity) for towable large-scale mobile storage, Level 2 and Level 3 mobile EV chargers, the Sunstack solar accessory, and the proprietary NeuronOS energy management platform with Smart Hybrid technology for automated battery-diesel integration. The company has cumulatively deployed 850+ units across 14 countries and is B Corp certified; its installed base is documented through high-profile case studies at Disney, Netflix, HBO, CBS, Fox Sports, Marvel, PG&E, Teck Resources, and Volvo Construction Equipment deployments.
Revenue is generated through hardware sales and equipment rental via direct enterprise sales plus dealer and rental-house networks. Distribution channels include regional dealers (Valofirma in Finland, Green Voltage in Europe, Skoon Energy in the Netherlands, Star Power Atlantic in Canada), film-equipment rental houses (Hollywood Portable Power), and strategic global distribution through Toyota Tsusho. Pricing is quote-based through sales consultants, not publicly disclosed. The company operates as a private, British Columbia-incorporated entity with BDC Capital financing and a recent professional leadership bench including CEO Keith Marett (appointed 2024), CFO Darren Z. Ready, and VP Technology Juergen Wassmuth, supporting a strategy of scaling the construction, utility, and EV-charging channel beyond the original film production customer base.
Portable Electric firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Portable Electric
- Legal name
- Portable Electric Ltd.
- Website
- https://portable-electric.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Portable Electric designs and distributes the Voltstack ecosystem of portable battery energy storage systems and mobile EV chargers, replacing diesel generators for film, construction, utility, and event customers across 14 countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Portable Electric industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Power Electronics Manufacturing (Inverters/DC-DC/Onboard Chargers) (IMACACAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Charging Systems & Swappable Battery Infrastructure Manufacturing (IMACAOAF), Bidirectional Charging Hardware (Onboard/Offboard Chargers, Inverters, EVSE) (EUAFAMAC)
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Where Portable Electric is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vancouver
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Portable Electric business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: Sale of Voltstack battery energy storage systems and mobile EV chargers directly to customers including construction companies, film studios, and event organizers. Products include portable e-Generators (5k, 8000, 30k) and mobile EV chargers.
- Equipment Rental: Rental of Voltstack products through dealer partners and rental houses. Partners like Hollywood Portable Power, Valofirma, and Skoon Energy rent Voltstack units to end customers for film productions, events, and construction projects.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Portable Electric product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Portable Electric designs, manufactures, sells, and rents the Voltstack ecosystem of silent, emission-free battery-electric portable power stations (5k, 8000, 30k) and mobile Level 2/Level 3 EV chargers that replace diesel and gas generators for industrial and commercial use cases. The company's products are integrated with its proprietary NeuronOS energy management software and Smart Hybrid technology, and are sold or rented directly to enterprise customers and through a global dealer and rental partner network across film/TV, construction, utility, and event industries.
Product overview
Portable Electric offers the Voltstack ecosystem of battery-electric power solutions designed to replace diesel and gas generators. The product line consists of two series: the Portable Series (Voltstack 5k, Voltstack 8000) featuring person-moveable units for film, events, and municipal use; and the Mobile Series (Voltstack 30k with e-Chargers) offering towable, large-scale battery energy storage for construction, infrastructure, and EV fleet charging. The ecosystem includes Level 2 and Level 3 mobile EV chargers, proprietary NeuronOS energy management software with Smart Hybrid technology, and the Sunstack solar kit accessory. Products serve industries including film/TV production, construction, utilities, events, healthcare, and emergency response across 14 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Voltstack: The company's flagship product ecosystem of battery-electric portable power stations, mobile e-Generators, and mobile EV chargers, including models such as Voltstack 5k, Voltstack 8000, Voltstack 30k, and Voltstack Mobile EV Charger.
Products and services
- Voltstack 5k Portable battery energy storage system (BESS) with 5kW power output and 5.6kWh battery capacity; person-moveable, silent, emission-free portable power station for film, TV, events, and municipal applications.
- Voltstack 8000 Industrial-grade battery-electric power station designed to replace 10kW gas generators with 16,000W peak power output, zero emissions, and all-terrain capability; targeted for construction, utilities, and emergency deployments.
- Voltstack 30k Large-scale mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) with 30kW power output and 80kWh energy storage capacity; towable across rugged terrain and used for infrastructure projects and microgrids.
- Voltstack 30k Level 2 Mobile e-Charger Mobile Level 2 EV charging solution capable of charging electric construction equipment and fleet vehicles off-grid; features Smart Hybrid technology for integration with diesel generators.
- Voltstack 30k Level 3 Mobile e-Charger Mobile DC Fast Charging solution for high-throughput fleet operations and rapid EV charging turnaround; provides DC Fast charging capability for fleet charging applications.
- Voltstack 5k Level 2 Portable e-Charger Portable lithium-ion EV charger introduced in 2019 providing instant recharge boost for recreation EVs, commercial EVs, and electric construction equipment; weighs 330 pounds (150kg) and is SAE J1772 compatible.
- NeuronOS Proprietary energy management platform integrated across Voltstack units, providing real-time monitoring, tracking of energy consumption and usage, intelligent charging management, and Smart Hybrid technology coordination.
Quantifiable outcome
- 87% decrease in maintenance costs at Toronto construction site
- +13 more outcomes
Companies that use Portable Electric
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Portable Electric technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Portable Electric partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.
- Teck Resources LimitedflagshipFully funded launch of Canada's largest mobile EV charger in East Kootenays. Teck, a major Canadian mining company committed to carbon neutrality by 2050, funded the mobile charger project to support EV adoption in rural communities and engage residents with low-carbon transportation technology.
- Community Energy AssociationcoreNon-profit organization working with Portable Electric on mobile EV charger deployments across British Columbia. CEA facilitates community climate action and EV charging infrastructure, operating the 'Gene' mobile charger for events, farmers markets, and film sets across the Kootenays region.
- Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc.majorDistribution agreement with Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc., a member of the Toyota Tsusho global group of companies, to expand Voltstack ecosystem availability worldwide through automotive and mining industry distribution networks. Toyota Tsusho provides energy and business solutions including new technologies globally.
- Skoon EnergycoreRotterdam-based clean energy startup partnered with Portable Electric to disrupt the generator market in the Netherlands by speeding up adoption of battery technology. Skoon Energy considers Voltstack 5k among top three power stations globally and actively recommends units for projects across Europe.
- ValofirmacoreFinland's largest film equipment rental house and Nordic/Baltic region's most comprehensive film equipment provider. Valofirma acquired Voltstack units to offer sustainable power alternatives to film productions, promoting clean energy solutions as part of their sustainability initiatives.
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)flagshipPartnership to provide Voltstack e-Generators for communities affected by 2020 California wildfire season and Public Safety Power Shutoff events. PG&E deployed units to food banks, school cafeterias, and customers with medical equipment needs requiring backup power.
- Hollywood Portable PowercoreUS-based rental company specializing in Voltstack ecosystem rentals for film and TV productions. Founder Jason Fitzgerald has been instrumental in fine-tuning Voltstack products for film industry applications.
- Green VoltagecoreLargest supplier of Voltstack e-Generators in Europe, providing clean mobile power to film, television, broadcast, and live events across the continent. Green Voltage provided units for No Time To Die production across multiple international locations.
- Volvo Construction EquipmentflagshipPartnership to provide silent, emission-free mobile charging solutions for construction equipment through Volvo CE dealer network. Includes development of PU130 Mobile BESS with first-of-its-kind 48-volt DC fast charging capability.
- LeeBoymajorCollaboration to advance electrification in the paving industry by integrating Voltstack mobile charging solutions with LeeBoy paving equipment, supporting construction industry decarbonization.
- Li-CyclecorePartnership to recycle lithium-ion batteries after they reach end-of-life, supporting circular economy and sustainable battery lifecycle management for Voltstack products.
- Lex ProductsmajorPartnership to drive sustainable transformation in global live events and film production through combined expertise in power distribution and clean energy generation.
- Ascendum MachinerymajorEquipment dealer electrifying job sites with Voltstack all-in-one mobile site power and equipment charger through Ascendum's construction equipment distribution network.
- Star Power AtlanticcoreAtlantic Canada dealer partner providing Voltstack units for film productions in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and surrounding regions. Partnered on Lakeview and Curse of the Reefer Beast film productions.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Portable Electric competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- FreeWire Technologies: FreeWire builds battery-integrated mobile and ultrafast EV charging stations (Boost Charger, Mobi). It is the closest direct peer to Portable Electric's Voltstack mobile EV chargers and battery-buffered DC fast charging products, serving overlapping use cases in fleet charging and grid-edge mobile power.
- ADS-TEC Energy: ADS-TEC Energy manufactures battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers and energy storage solutions for commercial and industrial sites. Its ChargeBox and industrial BESS overlap directly with Portable Electric's Voltstack L2/L3 mobile e-Chargers and 30k BESS for off-grid and high-demand charging applications.
- Polarium: Polarium (Sweden) designs and manufactures modular lithium-ion energy storage for industrial, telecom, and commercial applications, including mobile and containerized BESS. It is a directly comparable peer on portable/industrial BESS hardware and software-managed energy storage.
Broad incumbents
- Aggreko: Aggreko is the global leader in temporary and mobile power rental, historically diesel-based, with a publicly stated transition into battery and hybrid solutions. Comparable to Portable Electric on rental-channel-led go-to-market and the core wedge of replacing temporary diesel generation across events, construction, and utilities.
- Generac: Generac dominates the North American standby and portable generator market and is actively expanding into residential and commercial battery energy storage (PWRcell, ecobee). It competes with Portable Electric on the diesel-generator-replacement wedge and brings substantially more capital, brand, and dealer footprint.
- Cummins: Cummins is a global power-generation incumbent (diesel and gaseous gensets) and, through its Accelera segment, is investing heavily in battery energy storage, electrified powertrains, and hydrogen. Comparable to Portable Electric as an incumbent transitioning its generator customer base to battery and hybrid power solutions.
- Kohler Energy: Kohler's energy business manufactures industrial generators and is broadening into energy storage and clean power. Comparable as an established power-equipment incumbent pursuing the same diesel-to-battery transition that Portable Electric targets with Voltstack.
- Atlas Copco: Atlas Copco provides mobile compressors, generators, and on-site power solutions via a global rental and dealer network, and is actively electrifying its portfolio with battery and hybrid power products. Comparable to Portable Electric on industrial mobile power distribution channels and the construction/events customer base.
- Fluence Energy: Fluence is a leading grid-scale BESS provider with software (Fluence Mosaic) and utility-scale systems. Comparable to Portable Electric on lithium-ion BESS hardware and energy-management software, but at a much larger scale and focused on utility rather than mobile/industrial niches.
Emerging players
- Energy Vault: Energy Vault develops alternative energy storage technologies (gravity, green hydrogen, battery management software) for utility and commercial customers. Comparable to Portable Electric as a next-generation energy storage player seeking to displace conventional generation, although the technology approach differs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles4 records
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Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Portable Electric
What does Portable Electric do?
Portable Electric designs, manufactures, sells, and rents the Voltstack ecosystem of silent, emission-free battery-electric portable power stations (5k, 8000, 30k) and mobile Level 2/Level 3 EV chargers that replace diesel and gas generators for industrial and commercial use cases. The company's products are integrated with its proprietary NeuronOS energy management software and Smart Hybrid technology, and are sold or rented directly to enterprise customers and through a global dealer and rental partner network across film/TV, construction, utility, and event industries.
Is Portable Electric a public or private company?
Portable Electric is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Portable Electric founded?
Portable Electric was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Portable Electric based?
Portable Electric is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Portable Electric make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental.
Who are Portable Electric's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are FreeWire Technologies, ADS-TEC Energy and Polarium. Broad incumbents are Aggreko, Generac, Cummins, Kohler Energy, Atlas Copco and Fluence Energy. Energy Vault is listed as an emerging player.
Does Portable Electric have an API?
No public API is recorded for Portable Electric.
What industry is Portable Electric in?
Portable Electric's product category is Battery Energy Storage Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACACAD, Power Electronics Manufacturing (Inverters/DC-DC/Onboard Chargers), with a secondary code of IMACAOAF, Charging Systems & Swappable Battery Infrastructure Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.