EV Infrastructure Rollout Explodes with 50,000 New Chargers Across North America

• 50,000 EV chargers are coming to your city as part of a massive EV infrastructure rollout, and you probably won’t even notice.
• The largest private parking company in North America just teamed up to quietly drop chargers across 4,000 locations.
• Your apartment garage might soon become your gas station. And you won’t have to fight for a plug on a road trip ever again.

Think about what it takes to install 50,000 Level 2 chargers. That is fifty thousand individual units, each requiring planning, infrastructure, and coordination. The scale alone is impressive. And the details only make it more interesting.

LAZ Parking, the largest privately owned parking operator in North America, is working with Epic Charging and Autel Energy to deploy 50,000 AC Level 2 EV chargers across its parking facilities in the United States and Canada. Autel Energy has been named the preferred EV charging hardware provider for this EV infrastructure rollout following LAZ and Epic’s commitment to install the 50,000 chargers.

Michelle Luo, CRO of Autel Energy North America, says “Our chargers are designed to adapt to a wide variety of use cases—from commercial garages to mixed‑use developments—and we’re proud to help enable such a transformational and impactful effort”.

That wasn’t a mic drop. It was a drop in power output, in the best way possible. Michelle Luo highlights that AC Level 2 chargers can connect to standard 240-volt outlets, similar to what you would use for a home dryer. They typically provide 20 to 30 miles of range for every hour the vehicle is plugged in. That level of charging covers the daily needs of most commuters without issue.

Epic Charging’s CEO Michael Bakunin mentions, “At Epic Charging, we really value Autel’s hardware for its quality, reliability, and outstanding support. That’s why we’re excited to work with Autel Energy on LAZ Parking’s large‑scale EV charging rollout, ensuring a smooth and efficient driver experience in North America.”

Their OCPP‑compliant Charge Point Management System offers remote monitoring, smart charging schedules, built‑in payments, real‑time analytics, and plugs into LAZ’s current e‑commerce and reporting tools.

“The selection of Epic Charging and Autel Energy reinforces LAZ’s commitment to deploying high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly charging solutions at LAZ-managed properties in the U.S. and Canada. This partnership will serve as the backbone of this growing network, delivering reliability and performance to meet the needs of both property owners and EV drivers,” explains Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking, Alan Lazowski, on how this fits into their broader vision.

The collaboration with Autel and Epic gives their clients the ability to customize pricing for customers, tenants, and residents. It also allows LAZ to fully integrate EV charging into their existing parking operations without disruption.

Other companies are expanding EV infrastructure at a fast pace too. Wallbox is installing DC fast chargers across Texas, Florida, and Georgia in collaboration with Ensol. Several automakers, including BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis, and Toyota, are working together to build Ionna, a highway-focused network that will include 30,000 chargers. EVgo is rolling out 350 kW fast charging stations in urban areas with support from companies such as GM, Amazon, and Lyft. Electrify America currently operates over 950 stations with more than 4,250 fast chargers, and they are expanding into Canada while also adding Tesla’s NACS connectors to their network.

The plan involving LAZ Parking, Epic Charging, and Autel Energy expands the ongoing EV infrastructure rollout happening across North America. Unlike networks focused solely on high-powered DC fast charging stations, this initiative targets broader applications.

These include urban and suburban locations such as commercial buildings, mixed-use developments, residential areas, fleet operations, and parking garages. Autel Energy’s MaxiCharger product line supports this approach by offering a range of equipment, from residential Level 2 chargers to industrial and fleet-scale DC charging systems.

When combined with Epic Charging’s Charge Point Management System (CPMS), LAZ gains the ability to remotely monitor chargers, manage energy usage, adjust pricing, integrate payment processing, and analyze real-time data. The charging hardware communicates with the software through OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol), ensuring compatibility and functionality across platforms.

Here is why this matters. Level 2 chargers provide approximately 20 to 30 miles of driving range per hour of charging. They can be installed using existing electrical infrastructure, which means there is no need for high-capacity substations or extensive electrical upgrades. This makes widespread deployment more manageable and financially practical, especially in areas with dense urban development.

LAZ Parking operates more than 1.7 million parking spaces across over 4,000 locations in 43 states and 536 cities. These sites include places where people live, work, and leave their cars for extended periods. That makes them ideal for consistent, slower charging throughout the day or overnight.

Have you ever asked yourself, “Where can I charge overnight in the city?” LAZ Parking’s rollout answers that question directly. Unlike high-speed corridor networks that focus on quick stops along highways, this model is built into the fabric of daily life.

It works within existing parking structures, giving drivers the option to charge while they live, work, or stay in one spot for several hours. Think of it as plugging your car in at your apartment garage, only scaled across thousands of locations in cities across North America.

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