Case Study | Accelerating EV Infrastructure: How Skycharger is Transforming Charging Station Deployment

The Overview

Skycharger, a subsidiary of Skyview Ventures and a leader in public EV charging infrastructure, faced a critical challenge in its nationwide expansion plans. Traditional charging infrastructure deployments can require long wait times for utility connections, physical infrastructure like transformers, and other necessary components inherent to successful EV charging infrastructure. These logjams can create years of delays and disruptions that  slow EV charging and EV adoption can make charging infrastructure investments less attractive. 

Today, by virtue of its partnership with Electric Era, Skycharger cut its charging station deployment times by *two-thirds* while improving station performance and reducing operational costs. Here’s how we helped Skycharger achieve those remarkable results:

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The Challenge

As Skycharger aims to expand its charging network across the United States, it encountered two significant barriers: lengthy utility connection timelines and power-limited sites based on existing grid infrastructure. These constraints forced the company to pass on otherwise attractive locations for EV charging stations, hampered its ability to meet the growing demand for EV charging and its own EV charging deployment goals, and threatened to reduce financial performance as well as customer satisfaction.

The company needed more than just hardware—they needed a partner who could deliver reliable charging speeds while addressing core infrastructure challenges. After evaluating multiple providers in the public EV fast charging space, Skycharger selected Electric Era for its comprehensive approach to charging infrastructure deployment.

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Why Electric Era?

Rather than taking it from us, here’s what Johannes Copeland, Skycharger's COO, had to say about why they chose Electric Era:

"Because they are a relatively new company, we needed to be convinced that Electric Era had a solution that would work… The hardware solution is very good, but what convinced us to move forward was the Electric Era team. They are highly competent, motivated and all about getting things done correctly."

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Building on this quote from Johannes Copeland, Electric Era stood out for several reasons:

• Circumventing constraints: Electric Era’s battery-backed charging technology enables fast charging at otherwise power-constrained sites by using battery energy storage systems as a wedge between the grid and charging stations and ports. 
• Advanced control: Electric Era builds more than hardware; we also offer proprietary energy management software for real-time monitoring and control, which allows network operators to manage deployed charging infrastructure more effectively 24/7.
• End-to-end support: Electric Era offers comprehensive site acquisition expertise, end-to-end project management, a strong track record of securing grants and incentives where possible to drive strong financial outcomes, a turnkey and full-stack suite of hardware and software solutions, and a dedicated Site Implementation Team that delivers exceptional deployment experiences and charging stations that delight drivers.

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The tl;dr on Collaborative Implementation

The partnership between Electric Era and Skycharger extends beyond traditional vendor relationships. Electric Era and Skycharger work together to:

• Identify high-quality sites in target markets
• Secure grants, rebates, and incentives
• Manage construction and implementation
• Optimize station design and execution
• Monitor and maintain peak performance

This collaborative approach has proven particularly valuable in the funding application process, where both companies share ownership of applications and contracting responsibilities.

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Measurable Results

The impact of the partnership is clear when evaluated by the numbers:

• Faster Deployment: Skycharger sites now deploy three times faster than traditional installations, reducing timelines from 12 months to as little as 4 months.
• Superior Reliability: 98%+ per port uptime across Electric Era sites—2% higher than their existing network’s average.
• Cost Reductions: 20% drop in costs driven by intelligent demand charge mitigation.
• Expanded Reach: Skycharger now has several operational sites operating in locations that were previously unfeasible for implementation of traditional charging infrastructure
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In the words of Graham Richartz, Lead Analyst with Skyview Ventures: ‍

‍"The reliability and cost-efficiency of the deployed solutions have allowed us to expand our network more aggressively...The improved economics and faster deployment capabilities have accelerated our expansion plans while strengthening our market position.”

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Beyond the Numbers

Beyond the numbers, this partnership has also delivered significant intangible benefits:

• Enhanced brand reputation based on exceptional charging station reliability
• Increased customer satisfaction based on consistent charger availability
• Positive community impact, including increased foot traffic for local businesses
• Strengthened sustainability credentials
• New opportunities for fleet partnerships

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Looking Forward

With four successful locations operational and over a dozen sites under construction in 2025, Skycharger is now well-positioned to expand its network in a sustainable, financially sound fashion that also delights its charging customers. Electric Era's team and battery-backed technology have enabled deployment at sites that would have been unfeasible with traditional charging infrastructure, unlocking new markets and opportunities.

The collaboration has also created a foundation for future growth. Through its real-time monitoring platform, Skycharger maintains complete control over its charging locations, allowing it to deliver optimal performance while building a scalable model for continued expansion. To sum it up, here’s Johannes Copeland, Skycharger's COO one more time:

"This collaboration has improved our brand equity," notes Copeland. "We are now recognized for delivering innovative, high-quality charging solutions that meet the evolving needs of EV drivers."

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For more information about Skycharger's EV charging solutions, visit https://skycharger.com.