334. Turning Streetlights Into EV Chargers

About this episode

The episode discusses how Voltpost is transforming streetlights into EV charging stations.

What if the streetlights in your neighborhood could charge your EV overnight? Voltpost is making this vision a reality by transforming existing lampposts into modular, upgradeable EV charging stations managed by a mobile app. By partnering with utilities, the company is accelerating EV charging infrastructure deployment by retrofitting what’s already in place. Listen in as we sit down with James Everley, Director of Business Development, to explore how Voltpost’s streetlight EV charging solutions blend seamlessly into the urban landscape. From pricing that respects overnight charging habits to design choices that fit historic districts, you’ll discover why low-power, on-street Level 2 charging is a critical piece of the broader EV ecosystem. We’d love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don’t forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform. Follow SAE on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube. Follow host…

People in this episode

Host: Grayson Brulte

Guest: James Everley

Topics covered

• EV charging
• streetlights
• urban infrastructure
• mobility technology
• sustainability

Keywords

• EV chargers
• streetlight charging
• Voltpost
• urban landscape
• Level 2 charging
• charging infrastructure
• mobility trends

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Organizations: Voltpost, SAE International, SAE

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