Autel Energy has completed its first integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the United States, advancing its effort to deliver scalable and grid-friendly energy solutions. The installation, located at the company’s manufacturing plant in Greensboro, North Carolina, received full approval from Duke Energy.
The system combines a 250 kWh battery cabinet with a 125 kW power conversion system, powering one Autel MaxiCharger DC Fast charger and two DC Compact units. By integrating storage, the project is designed to reduce peak demand costs and improve site resilience.
“These first utility-approved EV + BESS projects prove what’s possible when great engineering meets real-world customer needs,” said Michelle Luo, Chief Revenue Officer for Autel Energy North America.
Following the launch, Autel said it will offer nationwide turnkey services, covering site modeling, engineering, commissioning, and ongoing monitoring. The company’s standardized designs range from 250 kWh to multi-MWh systems and can be scaled for fleets, municipalities, utilities, or sites supported by the U.S. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
The solutions are built to manage demand charges, provide load-shifting and peak-shaving, and support renewable integration. Luo added that installations could be completed before the end of 2025.