EVbuddy
EV Buddy Inc. is a New Jersey clean-tech startup that builds portable vehicle-to-vehicle 20kW DC fast charging hardware (EVChargeShare), a peer-to-peer charging marketplace (Rent-A-Charger), and turnkey infrastructure services for commercial fleet operators and property owners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersEdison, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EVbuddy does
EV Buddy Inc. is a privately-held clean-tech startup headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, that builds a fleet resilience platform around portable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) DC fast charging. The company's core product, EVChargeShare, is a portable 20kW Level 3 DC fast charging system that delivers charge directly from one EV to another without requiring fixed infrastructure, with CCS and NACS connector compatibility for mixed-fleet operations. EV Buddy targets commercial fleet operators, roadside assistance providers, and commercial property owners, addressing unplanned downtime, costly towing events, missed delivery SLAs, and gaps in fixed charging networks; it positions its solution against a stated 'critical 2% of failures that cause 80% of fleet downtime.'
The product portfolio spans three sub-brands: EVChargeShare (hardware), Rent-A-Charger (a peer-to-peer mobile marketplace positioned as the 'Airbnb for EV charging'), and EVHover (a cable management accessory sold via evhover.com). EV Buddy also offers turnkey infrastructure planning and deployment services for commercial sites and fleets. Hardware for EVChargeShare is co-developed with EcoG, which supplies core control modules and firmware, and G9EV participates as the launch OEM partner for the Rent-A-Charger program, bundling a complimentary one-year platform subscription with its chargers.
The revenue model combines hardware sales (EVChargeShare units, EVHover accessories), platform subscription and marketplace transaction fees (Rent-A-Charger), and professional services for infrastructure deployment. Go-to-market is consultative and event-driven, anchored by ACT Expo 2026 (Booth #3622) and the EV Charging Summit 2026, with a self-serve marketplace motion through a mobile app. To date, EV Buddy has disclosed only $75,000 in grant funding from the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (2025) and accelerator participation via Cleantech Open (2022), with the core EVChargeShare product only entering pilot in March 2026.
EVbuddy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EVbuddy
- Legal name
- EV Buddy Inc.
- Website
- https://evbuddy.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- EV Buddy Inc. is a New Jersey clean-tech startup that builds portable vehicle-to-vehicle 20kW DC fast charging hardware (EVChargeShare), a peer-to-peer charging marketplace (Rent-A-Charger), and turnkey infrastructure services for commercial fleet operators and property owners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EVbuddy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Hardware
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG), Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA), Automotive Charging Hardware Manufacturing (On-board Chargers, Charge Inlets, DC-DC) (IMACAJAK), EV Charger Operations, Maintenance & Field Service (O&M) (TLAKAMAF)
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Where EVbuddy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Edison
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
EVbuddy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (EVChargeShare Units): EV Buddy generates revenue through the sale of portable EVChargeShare V2V DC fast charging hardware units to fleet operators, roadside assistance providers, and commercial entities. The hardware is sold as a one-time capital purchase.
- Platform Subscription (Rent-A-Charger): Rent-A-Charger operates as a peer-to-peer marketplace where charger hosts and drivers transact for EV charging access. EV Buddy monetizes through platform subscriptions, with G9EV offering a complimentary one-year platform subscription as part of their OEM partnership launch.
- Marketplace Transaction Fees: The Rent-A-Charger platform charges fees on charging transactions between hosts and drivers, taking a take-rate on bookings facilitated through the mobile app.
- Infrastructure Planning and Deployment Services: EV Buddy provides turnkey EV charging infrastructure services for commercial sites and fleets, including site feasibility, utility make-ready coordination, deployment support, and commissioning — generating professional services revenue.
- EVHover Accessories Sales: EV Buddy sells the EVHover cable management accessory through an e-commerce storefront (evhover.com), with options for direct order and reseller inquiries.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
EVbuddy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EVbuddy develops and sells EVChargeShare, a portable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) DC fast charging system that delivers up to 20kW of Level 3 charging directly between EVs without fixed infrastructure, supporting CCS and NACS connectors. The company also operates Rent-A-Charger, a peer-to-peer mobile-app marketplace where private hosts list chargers and drivers book access (including SOS emergency charging), sells the EVHover cable management accessory, and provides turnkey EV charging infrastructure planning and deployment services for commercial sites and fleets.
Product overview
EV Buddy offers a fleet resilience platform centered on portable V2V DC fast charging. The core product is EVChargeShare, a 20 kW portable vehicle-to-vehicle DC fast charger that addresses the critical gap when fixed infrastructure fails. This is complemented by Rent-A-Charger, a peer-to-peer EV charging marketplace enabling hosts to monetize private chargers and drivers to access charging on demand. An accessory product, EVHover, provides cable management for charging areas. The Infrastructure Services module extends the offering to turnkey charging infrastructure deployment for commercial sites and fleets. Together, these products form a complete fleet resilience ecosystem that combines mobile charging recovery with fixed infrastructure deployment and marketplace-based charging access.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- EVChargeShare: Portable V2V DC fast charging platform delivering up to 20 kW for fleet recovery, roadside assistance, depot support, and infrastructure gap coverage.
- Rent-A-Charger
- EVHover
Products and services
- EVChargeShare Portable 20kW vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) DC fast charging system that delivers Level 3 charging directly between EVs without fixed infrastructure. Supports CCS and NACS connectors for mixed EV fleets. Designed for fleet recovery, roadside assistance, depot support, and infrastructure gap coverage.
- Rent-A-Charger Peer-to-peer EV charging marketplace mobile app connecting private charger hosts with EV drivers needing charging access. Includes SOS emergency charging, fast payouts, and cost-splitting functionality. Described as the 'Airbnb for EV charging.'
- EVHover Cable Management Cable management accessory that elevates and organizes EV charging cables in garages, fleet depots, and charging areas to reduce cable wear, improve safety, and maintain cleaner charging environments. Sold via evhover.com.
- Infrastructure Services Turnkey EV charging infrastructure planning, deployment, and scaling services for commercial sites and fleets, including site feasibility assessment, utility make-ready coordination, multi-port DC fast charging installation, and commissioning support.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20kW portable DC fast charging for fleet recovery and roadside assistance
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use EVbuddy
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EVbuddy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
EVbuddy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- G9EVcoreG9EV formed a strategic partnership with EV Buddy as a launch partner for the Rent-A-Charger OEM program. Under the agreement, G9EV chargers include a complimentary one-year subscription to the Rent-A-Charger platform, enabling G9EV to offer its customers access to the peer-to-peer EV charging marketplace as part of their charger offering.
- EcoGcoreEV Buddy entered into a hardware development and supply agreement with EcoG to support production of portable V2V fast DC chargers (EVChargeShare). EcoG provides core control modules and firmware to enable high-reliability, portable fast DC charging devices for applications including roadside assistance and fleet support.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EVbuddy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- ZipCharge: ZipCharge develops portable EV charging solutions, most notably the Go portable charger for roadside and depot use. It competes most directly with EV Buddy's EVChargeShare on portable Level 2/3 charging for fleet and consumer scenarios.
- SparkCharge: SparkCharge offers portable DC fast charging units and a Charging-as-a-Service model targeting fleets, roadside assistance, and off-grid charging. Its portable hardware and mobile service model overlap directly with EV Buddy's EVChargeShare and infrastructure services.
Broad incumbents
- FreeWire Technologies: FreeWire makes battery-integrated ultrafast EV charging stations, including mobile charging products for fleets and remote sites. It overlaps with EV Buddy at the intersection of portable/mobile DC fast charging for fleet resilience.
- Fermata Energy: Fermata Energy focuses on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bidirectional charging software and hardware for fleets. Its bidirectional charging expertise and fleet V2G deployments are adjacent to EV Buddy's V2V charging resilience thesis.
- Driivz: Driivz (now part of Vontier) provides an end-to-end EV charging and energy management platform for large charge point operators and utilities. It represents the scaled, incumbent version of the kind of charging management software EV Buddy is building around Rent-A-Charger.
- Volta Industries (Shell Recharge Solutions): Volta, now part of Shell, operated a large public DC fast charging network with an advertising-funded model. Its scale and grid-tied DC fast charging footprint represent the dominant fixed-infrastructure context EV Buddy's portable solution is designed to complement.
Emerging players
- AMPECO: AMPECO provides a white-label EV charging management platform for charge point operators, including billing, roaming, and station monitoring. It is comparable to the software layer that EV Buddy needs to scale Rent-A-Charger and EVChargeShare commercially.
- ChargeLab: ChargeLab offers EV charging network management software for hardware-agnostic charger operators, including billing, access control, and driver apps. Its platform approach parallels the marketplace and software ambitions behind Rent-A-Charger.
- Noodoe: Noodoe provides EV charging management software and operating-system tools for commercial charging networks. It is comparable as a software-defined charging platform competing for the same fleet and commercial site operator buyer.
Others
- Evergy: Evergy is a regulated US electric utility investing in managed charging, demand response, and grid flexibility programs. It represents the utility-side buyer for managed charging services that EV Buddy's demand-response-adjacent software roadmap could eventually serve.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EVbuddy social profiles
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EVbuddy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
EVbuddy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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EVbuddy M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EVbuddy
What does EVbuddy do?
EVbuddy develops and sells EVChargeShare, a portable vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) DC fast charging system that delivers up to 20kW of Level 3 charging directly between EVs without fixed infrastructure, supporting CCS and NACS connectors. The company also operates Rent-A-Charger, a peer-to-peer mobile-app marketplace where private hosts list chargers and drivers book access (including SOS emergency charging), sells the EVHover cable management accessory, and provides turnkey EV charging infrastructure planning and deployment services for commercial sites and fleets.
Is EVbuddy a public or private company?
EVbuddy is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EVbuddy founded?
EVbuddy was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is EVbuddy based?
EVbuddy is headquartered in Edison, United States, in the North America region.
How does EVbuddy make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (EVChargeShare Units) is the primary driver. The others are platform Subscription (Rent-A-Charger), marketplace Transaction Fees, infrastructure Planning and Deployment Services and EVHover Accessories Sales.
Who are EVbuddy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are ZipCharge and SparkCharge. Broad incumbents are FreeWire Technologies, Fermata Energy, Driivz and Volta Industries (Shell Recharge Solutions). Emerging players are AMPECO, ChargeLab and Noodoe. Evergy is listed as an others.
Does EVbuddy have an API?
No public API is recorded for EVbuddy.
What industry is EVbuddy in?
EVbuddy's product category is EV Charging Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACACAE, EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers), with a secondary code of TLAKAMAG, EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.