Tritium Partners with ChargeNet to Bring Electric Vehicle Fast Charging to Bay Area Taco Bells
October 12 2021 - 6:00AM
Business Wire
As part of a larger initiative to put electric
vehicle fast chargers at fast food restaurants, a first
installation is expected to combine Tritium’s market-leading
technology with on-site solar, battery storage, and ChargeNet’s
proprietary software platform to provide a superior fast charging
experience, increase resiliency, and generate profit for the local
franchise.
As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to continue
growing – up to 35 million EVs are expected on U.S. roads by 2030
according to a Business Insider report from March 2021 – charging
infrastructure is expected to need to expand commensurately to
support the increased EV adoption. Tritium has partnered with EV
charging network operator ChargeNet with a plan to install RTM
direct current (DC) fast chargers at South San Francisco Taco Bells
to address this challenge. The partnership, which is expected to
expand in other areas, leverages funding from the California Energy
Commission’s California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project
(CALeVIP) and the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC)
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP).
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“Our goal is to replace the refueling experience that Americans
know with a charging experience that is fast, convenient, and
inviting,” said Tosh Dutt, CEO of ChargeNet. “Our first
installation is just the beginning of realizing that goal, and will
be the first of many as we look to expand charging opportunities
throughout the Bay Area and other parts of the country in the hopes
of increasing adoption of EVs, especially in lower-income
areas.”
The companies broke ground on the installation last month and
the chargers are anticipated to be operational by the end of
October. The 75kW Tritium RTM fast chargers can provide up to 46
miles of range in 10 minutes and will accept payment through
ChargeNet’s mobile app and a credit card reader on the charger.
ChargeNet’s EV charging platform, specifically designed for fast
food franchisees, fills a market need for more fast chargers at
locations with food and a restroom. ChargeNet also hopes to
integrate food ordering and payment to make the process even more
seamless for customers. And to lower energy costs and protect from
power outages, the installation will utilize solar and energy
storage technology to power the chargers and provide more
competitive rates to Taco Bell customers.
“We’re always looking for opportunities to do things that
haven’t been done before and especially those that create a
“win-win” for our customers, the community and our business,” said
SG Ellison, President of Diversified Restaurant Group, who operates
nearly 250 Taco Bell and Arby’s in five states and is rapidly
growing. “Tosh and his team have been great partners and we’re
looking forward to providing our customers with the opportunity to
charge their vehicles on Tritium’s market-leading technology.”
The installation will not require any further utility service
upgrades, only requiring one additional meter to support the
chargers. Additionally, as a result of ChargeNet’s unique service
model and use of incentives, Diversified Restaurant Group will pay
nothing upfront and take home a portion of the revenue generated
from the chargers, along with bringing in EV drivers as customers.
The SGIP funding includes prioritization of communities living in
high fire-threat areas, communities that have experienced two or
more utility Public Safety Power Shut-offs (PSPSs), as well as
low-income and medically vulnerable customers, while funding from
CALeVIP provides incentives for EV infrastructure across the state
with additional funding for charging projects located in low-income
and disadvantaged communities.
“CALeVIP has been a successful program in deploying public
chargers throughout California and targeting disadvantaged
communities,” said Hannon Rasool, Deputy Director of the Fuels and
Transportation Division at the California Energy Commission. “The
innovation and creativity of deploying chargers where other
amenities such as food services are co-located should be emulated
across the nation to provide access to charging where consumers
already travel.”
Tritium’s RTM fast chargers are built for any environment and
feature a modular power unit design that allows the charger to
quickly be upgraded from 25kW to 50kW and 75kW of power. The power
units are also single-person operable so they can be easily changed
in the field for faster maintenance and improved uptime.
“This project is a shining example of integrating solar, battery
storage, and DC fast charging to help fast food restaurants serve a
rapidly expanding EV driver customer base. These are the types of
innovative solutions that have a double benefit – decarbonizing the
planet in the long-term, while creating more resilient businesses
in the short-term,” said Mike Calise, President of Americas at
Tritium. “We’re pleased to have worked with ChargeNet, SGIP, and
CALeVIP to make this project possible, providing the Diversified
Restaurant Group with a solution that’s revenue positive from the
start.”
About Tritium
Founded in 2001, Tritium designs and manufactures proprietary
hardware and software to create advanced and reliable DC fast
chargers for electric vehicles. Tritium’s compact and robust
chargers are designed to look great on Main Street and thrive in
harsh conditions, through technology engineered to be easy to
install, own, and use. Tritium is focused on continuous innovation
in support of our customers around the world.
As announced on May 26, 2021, Tritium has entered into a
definitive agreement with DCRN for the Business Combination, that
would result in Tritium becoming a publicly listed company.
Completion of the Business Combination is subject to customary
closing conditions.
For more information, visit tritiumcharging.com.
About ChargeNet
ChargeNet Stations’s software platform makes it seamless for
Quick Serve Restaurants to offer customers a superior EV charge up
experience while satisfying their hunger. ChargeNet’s
hardware-agnostic SaaS platform, ChargeOpt, optimizes EV chargers,
renewable energy, and Point-of-Service retailer offerings to turn
parking lots into profit-centers.
Learn more about ChargeNet and follow their site progress at
chargenetstations.com and follow them on Twitter
@ChargeNetStnUS.
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