Electric Vehicle Institute

What Electric Vehicle Institute does

Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI, Inc.) is a privately held Maryland corporation founded in 2010 and headquartered in Baltimore that designs, sells, and supports electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and related services. The company sells portable Level 1 and Level 2 smart chargers with NEMA 5-15, L6-20, and L6-30 plug variants priced between roughly $325 and $415, alongside a stationary commercial wall-mounted charging station rated at 220-240 VAC, 32A, and 7 kW continuous power with SAE J1772 compliance and NEMA 14-50 compatibility. EVI also offers EV signage accessories and plug adapters.

Beyond hardware, EVI operates a commercial solutions suite covering EVSE network deployment for fleets and workplaces, fleet management advisory, integrated payment systems for revenue recovery, and data analytics for charging network optimization. The company also runs an education and training arm that delivers accredited courses for automotive technicians, EV infrastructure installers, and first responders, in partnership with academic institutions, professional associations, and government agencies, supplemented by a library of EV-focused infographics and publications.

EVI distributes products directly through its own e-commerce website with PayPal checkout and ships both domestically and internationally, while commercial engagements are pursued through a sales-led motion. The company employs 11-50 people, markets a team with over 100 years of combined EV and project management experience, and serves a diversified base of individual EV drivers, commercial entities, fleet operators, and workplace charging deployments. No institutional funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the source data.

Name

Electric Vehicle Institute

Legal name

EVI, Inc.

Website

https://ev-institute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI) is a Baltimore-based EVSE company that sells portable and stationary EV chargers, commercial fleet and workplace charging solutions, and accredited EV technician and first responder training courses, serving individual EV drivers, commercial entities, and fleet operators through direct e-commerce and sales-led channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

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 industry

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

Keywords

• Portable EV chargers
• Stationary EV charging
• EVSE networks
• Fleet EV management
• EV training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Portable EV Chargers: Sale of portable Level 1 and Level 2 EVSE products including smart chargers and adapters for home, work, and on-road charging
2. Hardware Sales - Stationary EV Chargers: Sale of wall-mounted commercial EV charging stations for straightforward and affordable deployment at commercial locations
3. Commercial EV Solutions: Tailored commercial platforms including EVSE networks for fleet support and workplace charging, fleet management guidance, payment systems, and data analytics
4. Education and Training Services: Accredited courses, certificates, and degree programs through partnerships with academic institutions, professional associations, and government agencies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI) manufactures and sells portable and stationary EV charging hardware, delivers tailored commercial EV solutions (EVSE networks, fleet management, payment systems, and data analytics), and provides EV-related education and accredited training programs for technicians, infrastructure installers, and first responders. The company serves both individual EV drivers seeking portable charging and commercial clients deploying workplace, fleet, or institutional EV infrastructure.

Product overview

Electric Vehicle Institute (EVI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of EV charging solutions organized into three product lines plus education services. The Portable Products line includes Level 1 and Level 2 smart chargers (ranging from $325 to $415 USD) featuring NEMA 5-15, L6-20, and L6-30 plug variants with power ratings from 1.9 kW to 3.8 kW. The Stationary Products line provides wall-mounted commercial charging stations with 220-240VAC, 32A, 7kW output and SAE J1772 compliance, along with EV signage accessories. The Commercial Solutions suite encompasses EVSE Networks for fleet/workplace charging, Fleet Management guidance, Payment Systems integration, and Data Analytics services. EVI also provides professional education through Electric Drive Automotive Technician Training, EV Infrastructure Training, and First Responder Safety Training courses, along with educational infographics covering various EV topics. All products are backed by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Academic InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVI partners with recognized academic institutions to provide access to accredited courses, certificates, and degrees through their education platform.
• Professional AssociationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVI partners with professional associations to deliver educational content and training programs for EV industry professionals.
• Government AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVI collaborates with government agencies to develop client-tailored education and training solutions, as well as EV infrastructure initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Enphase Energy: Enphase Energy acquired ClipperCreek and has invested in the JuiceBox brand, offering residential and light-commercial Level 2 EV chargers. As a much larger publicly traded energy technology company, it competes with EVI from a broader solar and storage platform.
• ABB E-mobility: ABB E-mobility is a global leader in DC fast charging infrastructure and also offers AC charging products for commercial use. As a much larger industrial incumbent, it competes with EVI across the commercial charger segment.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers EVlink EV charging solutions targeting commercial, multifamily, and fleet customers as part of its broader energy management portfolio. It competes with EVI in the commercial charging segment from a much larger electrical equipment platform.
• Webasto: Webasto is a large automotive supplier that offers EV charging solutions including wallboxes and portable chargers. As a global Tier 1 automotive components company, it competes with EVI from a much broader mobility and roof systems portfolio.

Direct peers

• Lectron: Lectron specializes in affordable, portable EV charging accessories and adapters sold primarily direct-to-consumer. It is a close comparable to EVI's portable chargers line in product type, price point, and DTC distribution.
• Wallbox: Wallbox designs and manufactures smart EV chargers for residential and commercial use, including portable and wall-mounted units with app-based controls. Its Pulsar Plus and Commander product lines directly overlap with EVI's portable and stationary charger offerings.
• FLO: FLO is a North American EV charging network operator that designs and manufactures its own Level 2 and DC fast chargers, paired with a network management software platform. Its vertically integrated model parallels EVI's hardware-plus-network approach.
• EVgo: EVgo operates one of the largest public DC fast charging networks in the U.S. While EVgo is more focused on fast charging than EVI's AC-centric portfolio, both companies sell charging solutions to commercial site hosts and fleet operators.
• ChargePoint: ChargePoint is the largest independent EV charging network in North America, offering both AC Level 2 and DC fast charging hardware along with a cloud-based network management platform. It directly competes with EVI across commercial EVSE hardware and the network/software layer that EVI addresses via its Commercial Solutions suite.
• Blink Charging: Blink Charging operates a vertically integrated EV charging equipment and network services business, selling Level 2 AC and DC fast chargers to commercial and multifamily customers. It competes with EVI in both commercial charger hardware and managed charging services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EVInstitute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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