Everged has introduced a program aimed at replacing outdated or non-functional electric vehicle charging stations at no upfront cost to site hosts, as the industry grapples with aging infrastructure and reliability concerns.
The Virginia-based company said its “Zero Cost Swap Program” will cover the full cost of removing legacy equipment and installing new chargers, including hardware, activation, and ongoing maintenance. The initiative is designed for property owners, municipalities, fleet operators, and commercial sites that have been left with unsupported charging systems.
Everged said the replacement units will include modern Level 2 or DC fast chargers equipped with network connectivity, enabling features such as 24/7 monitoring, remote diagnostics, and driver support. Hosts may also participate in optional revenue-sharing arrangements tied to charger usage.
The program comes as early-generation EV charging equipment reaches end-of-life and several charging providers exit the market, leaving some site operators without maintenance or service options. At the same time, demand for charging infrastructure continues to rise alongside growing EV adoption, increasing pressure on existing networks.
Everged said installations can often proceed بسرعة due to the use of existing electrical infrastructure, which in many cases eliminates the need for new permitting and shortens deployment timelines.
“We created the Zero Cost Swap Program because it is simply unacceptable that site hosts who were innovative enough to be early adopters of EV charging infrastructure are now abandoned to navigate solutions to restore functionality,” said Jefferson Smith, chief executive officer of Everged. “We owe them and our EV drivers a better experience.”
“We are so confident in our technology stack, that we created a program that not only solves a critical problem within our industry but also aligns our success with that of our valued site hosts,” added James Dion, president of Everged.
Everged said the program is structured so that its financial returns are linked to charger performance at host sites, reflecting a broader shift in the EV charging sector toward service-based and performance-aligned business models.
