Acrospire launches new brand for EV charging

Focusing on on-street EV charging solutions, evpzee aims to transform the EV charging landscape for street lighting engineers, housing developers, and contractors.

"Our journey with evpzee began from a deep-rooted understanding of lighting infrastructure and our relentless pursuit of solving customer challenges," said Tim Barker, Managing Director of Acrospire and Director at sister brand, evpzee.

Building on Acrospire's extensive knowledge of lighting infrastructure, evpzee enters the EV charging sector with a commitment to simplicity and reliability. This transition from illuminating streets to powering vehicles highlights Acrospire's dedication to providing comprehensive solutions for its specifiers.

"Entering the EV charging market was a natural progression for us," added Barker. "Our extensive experience in addressing customer pain points, coupled with our proficiency in delivering turnkey solutions, positions evpzee as a game-changer in the industry."

Central to evpzee's ethos is the use of existing assets and power networks. By leveraging established infrastructure, evpzee not only reduces costs but also promotes a sustainable and budget-conscious future.

"Our vision with evpzee is to simplify the often-complicated process of EV charging, especially for local authorities and housing developers who are more accustomed to dealing with lighting infrastructure," said Barker. "We believe that knowledge is paramount, and through sharing our expertise and fostering discussions on best practices, legislative changes, and technological advancements, we aim to make life easier for everyone involved."

evpzee's flagship product is its 7kW on-column electric vehicle charging solution, designed for overnight charging. By utilising existing lamp posts, evpzee addresses the needs of a significant portion of UK car owners without off-street parking access, promoting EV adoption and offering convenient, accessible, and cost-effective charging solutions.

"We've designed and engineered our own UK-manufactured, OCPP-compliant solution with evpzee," explained Barker. "Rather than simply white-labelling another manufacturer's product, we took the time to develop a reliable, secure, and durable solution that aligns with our mission of making EV charging hassle-free."

Advantages of on-column charging solutions

By using existing infrastructure, evpzee's on-street lamp post charging solutions offer several benefits, including:

• Reduced range anxiety through convenient on-street charging
• Lower installation costs by utilising the existing power network and quick plug-and-play implementation
• Elimination of extensive civil work with built-in O-PEN earthing and fault protection
• Approved metering for reliable billing
• Load balancing between chargers

"While we identified the market opportunity over 18 months ago, we developed our solution meticulously rather than rushing to market," said Barker. "With evpzee, our goal is not global dominance but rather becoming a trusted partner in the EV charging ecosystem, as we have within the lighting industry. That said – we do have the capacity to scale manufacturing to over 1,000 units a week, so we are well-prepared to meet increasing demand and support the widespread adoption of our technology as the market evolves. "

For councils, housing developers, and contractors seeking to facilitate EV adoption and address charging infrastructure shortfalls, evpzee offers a comprehensive on-column solution tailored to meet their needs.