What GoPowerEV does

GoPowerEV is a Palo Alto, California-based company founded in 2019 that provides turnkey subscription-based EV charging solutions purpose-built for multifamily residential properties. The company's offering centers on a two-step hardware deployment — ReadiBase pre-wired infrastructure covering two parking spaces per unit, later activated as PowerPort smart outlets — combined with a Local Control Unit (LCU) mesh gateway, PowerShift load management software, and dedicated mobile applications for residents, property managers, and electrical contractors. The architecture enables personal in-space charging (Level 1 and Level 2) at lower installation and electrical-service-upgrade costs than traditional L2 chargers, delivering 4-5X more charging spaces per dollar deployed according to company figures. The company's proprietary hardware is UL-certified and operates via a subscription model that bundles hardware, software, installation management, maintenance, and electricity billing.

GoPowerEV's business model rests on three revenue streams: monthly per-unit subscription fees from property owners (payable only once PowerPorts are installed), usage-based electricity margin from residents paying through the mobile app, and managed services revenue from end-to-end installation coordination. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines direct sales to multifamily property managers and HOA boards with a nationwide electrical contractor installation channel and utility/agency rebate-program referrals. GoPowerEV is an approved provider across at least 10 California utility and air district incentive programs, including PG&E, LADWP, SMUD, SDG&E, So Cal Edison, Peninsula Clean Energy, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, BAAQMD, and others.

The company commercially launched in 2023 and is backed by cleantech-focused venture investors (Vectors, Raisewell, Ecosphere, Good Growth Capital), supplemented by grant capital including a $4.1M CEC REACH 2.0 award (potential $6.2M total), a CEC EPIC Innovation Grant, and a CalNEXT Innovation Grant. The JLL Foundation has also provided loan capital. Documented deployments include Willow Glen Apartments (20 spaces, 75 units), Village Green (36 spaces, 97 units), and University Terraces Condominium (128 spaces, 112 units), alongside a nonprofit partnership with West Hollywood Community Housing through the REACH 2.0 program targeting approximately 30 Southern California disadvantaged communities. The leadership team is led by founder and CEO John Reister with named leads across engineering (Dan Knittle), operations (Charlie Denues), product (Nick Bradley), finance (Anthony Paras), and sales (Rob Landers).

Name

GoPowerEV

Legal name

GoPowerEV, Inc.

Website

https://gopowerev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GoPowerEV is a Palo Alto-based company founded in 2019 that delivers turnkey, subscription-based Level 1/Level 2 EV charging solutions purpose-built for multifamily apartment communities and HOAs, combining proprietary hardware, load management software, and managed installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multifamily EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Utility & Grid Services Integration for EV Flexibility (DR/DERMS/SCADA Interfaces) (EUAFAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

DER Financing, Leasing & Billing Platforms (TPO, PPA, On-Bill) (EUAMAJAJ), Interoperability, Protocols & Standards (OCPP, ISO 15118, OCPI, OpenADR) (EUAFAMAH)

Keywords

• Multifamily EV charging
• Electric vehicle infrastructure
• Turnkey charging solutions
• Load management software
• Smart charging outlets

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription / Recurring Revenue: GoPowerEV operates as a turnkey subscription service. Property owners pay monthly unit fees when PowerPorts are installed. The subscription covers the proprietary hardware, software, maintenance, repairs, and electricity billing management. Residents pay for electricity consumed through the app. Property owners start paying unit monthly fees only when PowerPorts are installed.
2. Usage-Based Electricity Billing: Residents control and pay for charging through the GoPowerEV mobile app. Chargers activate during the lowest electricity rate periods, optimizing for cost. Revenue is generated from the electricity margin between utility rates and resident billing.
3. Managed Services (Installation & Maintenance): GoPowerEV manages the entire end-to-end installation process including permits and vendor contracting. All maintenance and repairs are included in the subscription, providing a fully managed experience for property owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GoPowerEV provides a turnkey, subscription-based Level 1 and Level 2 EV charging solution for multifamily residential communities. The offering combines proprietary hardware (ReadiBase pre-wired infrastructure, PowerPort smart dual-prong outlets, and a Local Control Unit gateway) with PowerShift AI-based load management software, mobile apps for residents and property managers, and full end-to-end managed services including installation, permitting, maintenance, and electricity billing. Property owners pay monthly subscription fees once PowerPorts are installed, and residents pay for electricity through the app.

Product overview

GoPowerEV offers a turnkey subscription-based EV charging solution for multifamily communities, comprising a two-step hardware deployment system and supporting software applications. The core hardware includes the ReadiBase (pre-wired infrastructure covering 2 parking spaces) and PowerPort (smart outlet that converts ReadiBases to active chargers), managed by a Local Control Unit (LCU) gateway. The software ecosystem includes the GoPowerEV Mobile App for residents to control charging and the Property Manager Dashboard for property administrators. The company also provides a Mobile Installer App for electrical contractors. The solution provides Level 1 and Level 2 charging with intelligent load management to optimize power distribution across multiple vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ReadiBase (EVReadiBase) Phase one of GoPowerEV's two-step solution: a pre-wired, prepped 'ready space' covering 2 parking spaces per unit. Property owners prepare as many charging spaces as needed for the next 5-10 years without requiring electricians, future-proofing their property for EV demand growth.
• PowerPort Smart Outlet Phase two of the two-step solution: a proprietary smart dual-prong outlet that converts ReadiBases into active 'powered spaces.' Manages two parking spaces simultaneously from a single circuit, providing 4-5X more charging spaces for the same or lower cost as one traditional L2 charger. Can be installed by GoPowerEV technicians or trained property managers without electricians.
• Local Control Unit (LCU) Gateway A gateway device that enables all charging units to communicate with each other without requiring an internet connection, while managing communications with the PowerShift load management software for coordinated power distribution across multiple chargers.
• GoPowerEV Resident Mobile App Mobile application for residents to set miles targets, plug in, access multi-speed charging options, control charging times, monitor costs, and pay for electricity directly. Chargers activate during lowest electricity rate periods to optimize cost.
• Property Manager Dashboard Web-based dashboard for property managers to add or remove resident charging accounts, submit repair requests, monitor technical issues, and access real-time charging session data for their properties.
• Mobile Installer App Guided installation support application for electrical contractors performing GoPowerEV installations, providing step-by-step instructions to make installations faster and simpler than traditional L2 charger installations.
• Turnkey EV Charging Subscription Service End-to-end managed subscription service covering proprietary hardware, software, installation, permits, maintenance, repairs, and electricity billing management for multifamily property owners. Includes PowerShift load management software.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94%+ of drivers' daily driving needs can be met with Level 1 charging at 1.65 kWh
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peninsula Clean EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV has partnered with Peninsula Clean Energy, which is investing $24M in incentives to install 3,500 chargers in San Mateo County over four years. Peninsula Clean Energy praised GoPowerEV's technology for filling a gap in the market. GoPowerEV's load management software and L1 charging aligns with Peninsula Clean Energy's energy efficiency goals.
• Marin Clean EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner utility offering up to $3,500 in rebates for each GoPowerEV charging port through programs supporting multifamily EV charging in the Bay Area.
• West Hollywood Community HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit community housing development organization partnered with GoPowerEV via the CEC REACH 2.0 grant to provide EV charging to low-income residents. Cited as a case study: 'Without the CEC grant and the partnership with GoPowerEV, we would not have been able to provide EV charging to our low-income residents.'
• PG&E (Pacific Gas and Electric)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is an approved provider listed on CALeVIP under PG&E territory. PG&E has also launched a program to install EV chargers at multifamily housing, nonprofits, and small businesses in low-income communities.
• LADWP (Los Angeles Department of Water and Power)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is an approved provider under LADWP territory in the Los Angeles area. LADWP offers incentives for GoPowerEV chargers in Southern California.
• Silicon Valley Clean EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with Silicon Valley Clean Energy, which provides incentives for EV charging installations in the Silicon Valley region.
• SMUD (Sacramento Municipal Utilities District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is an approved provider in SMUD territory. SMUD provides incentives for EV charging at multifamily properties in the Sacramento area.
• San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is an approved provider under SDG&E territory. SDG&E offers incentives for EV charging installations in the San Diego region.
• Glendale Water & PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with Glendale Water & Power, which provides incentives for EV charging installations in the Glendale area.
• CalStart Communities in ChargeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalStart Communities in Charge provides incentives for GoPowerEV EV charging installations in the Los Angeles area, supporting equitable EV charging access.
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with BAAQMD, which provides incentives for EV charging installations in the Bay Area to improve air quality.
• Silicon Valley PowerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with Silicon Valley Power, which provides incentives for EV charging installations in the City of Santa Clara.
• Hetch Hetchy Power / EV ChargeSFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with Hetch Hetchy Power through the EV ChargeSF program, providing incentives for EV charging installations in San Francisco.
• So Cal EdisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with So Cal Edison, which provides incentives for EV charging installations in Southern California.
• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoPowerEV is partnered with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, which provides incentives for EV charging installations in the San Joaquin Valley region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wallbox: Designs and manufactures L2 chargers including the Pulsar Plus and Commander lines with built-in load balancing. Competes directly in the multifamily and residential L2 segment with comparable subscription and energy management features.
• FLO: North American EV charging network provider offering L2 chargers for multifamily, workplace, and fleet use with managed software services. Direct competitor in subscription-based multifamily charging.
• EVBox: European-headquartered EV charging manufacturer with a strong multifamily and commercial L2 product line, including load management and subscription software. Direct competitor in serving apartment buildings with smart L2 charging.
• EverCharge: Specializes in scalable L2 EV charging for multifamily and fleet applications with intelligent load management and power sharing across many stations. Direct multifamily competitor with a similar subscription and managed-services approach.
• Pando Electric: Bay Area EV charging vendor that, like GoPowerEV, solves electrical load capacity issues for multifamily properties through software that spaces out overnight charging. Co-endorsed by Peninsula Clean Energy and competes for the same California multifamily customers.
• SemaConnect (Blink): Multifamily and workplace-focused L2 EV charging specialist now operating under Blink Charging. Competes head-to-head with GoPowerEV for property manager and HOA contracts.

Broad incumbents

• ChargePoint: Largest independent EV charging network in North America, offering Level 2 AC chargers for multifamily, workplace, and commercial applications. Directly relevant as a multifamily competitor but operates a much broader portfolio across commercial segments.
• Enphase Energy (JuiceBox): Acquired JuiceBox and now bundles L2 EV chargers with its solar and battery ecosystem, including IQ Energy Router for load management. A direct competitor in home and multifamily charging with significantly greater scale and balance sheet.
• Blink Charging: Public EV charging company with a multifamily and workplace L2 product line that acquired SemaConnect. Competes across multifamily and commercial segments with a broader network footprint than GoPowerEV.
• Tesla (Destination Charging & Wall Connector): Dominant EV OEM with its own destination charging and multifamily Wall Connector programs that increasingly target apartments and condos. Sets the de facto expectation for resident charging experience and competes for the same property manager wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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