Electric Era launches the first commercial installation of its PowerNode EV charging stations

Electric Era Technologies has launched of the first of more than 10 commercial installations across the US this year of its PowerNode EV charging station.

Hardware and software for AC chargers / November 15, 2023

By James Foster

The installation at a Portland, Oregon Plaid Pantry is the first of more than 10 Electric Era public EV fast charging stations expected to go online at convenience stores and traditional refill centers across 6 states before the end of 2023

The company’s stated goal is to have 10,000 PowerNode EV fast-charging station installations across the US by 2030.

A ribbon cutting for the PowerNode Electric Vehicle Charging Station was celebrated at the Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, Oregon. The is the first-of-its-kind deployment for Electric Era’s patented AC-coupled microgrid EV fast charging technology which combines battery and grid power in real time to distribute to EVs when they charge. The proprietary technology uses 25% of the typical draw from legacy EV chargers on the electrical grid, from 800kW down to 200kW. This allows operators to avoid demand-based operating expenses and bolster the reliability of aging infrastructure.

“Today marks a critical milestone in our mission to power the future of EV transportation and bring fast charging to EV drivers when and where they need it, while delivering new revenue streams and customers to quick service retailers across the US,” said Electric Era CEO Quincy Lee. “Not only are we increasing access to affordable fast charging in the communities where we all work, travel and play, our patented battery-buffer technology brings industry-leading reliability while reducing the burden on our overtaxed electrical grids.”

Electric Era dedication to transparency is showcased on its website with live updates on its station reliability metrics. Since its beta launch at the Plaid Pantry store in October, the PowerNode charging station exceeded industry reliability standards with 99.85% charging session reliability and more than 200 vehicles using the charger.

A 10-minute charge from the PowerNode charging station can typically deliver 100 miles of range, depending on the vehicle age and onboard technology.

The Electric Era founding team comprises former SpaceX engineers dedicated to delivering an evolutionary leap in EV charging with their PowerNode charging station technology and AI-optimised software platform PowerNode-OS. The system enables lower operating costs and more charging sessions per day, unlocking new revenue opportunities for store owners. The stations support all payment types, providing a seamless and intuitive self-serve experience for drivers.