The City of Oakland has approved the installation of 244 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at eight sites across the city by the end of the year, as part of a state-funded initiative to expand clean transportation infrastructure.
The new chargers, funded through the California Energy Commission’s Innovation Lab, will be installed at locations such as the Oakland Museum of California and the Marriott Convention Center, with most situated in public parking lots and garages. Some of the sites will also feature on-site battery systems, though the city did not disclose specific details on their capacity or usage.
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Flash, a U.S.-based EV charging and parking technology provider, will supply all chargers, front installation and operational costs, and share net revenues with the city. According to officials, Oakland will receive “half of net revenues from charging.”
“Oakland is committed to building a greener, more sustainable future, and expanding our public EV charging infrastructure is a critical step in that journey,” said Interim Oakland Mayor Kevin Jenkins. “These new chargers will make it easier for Oaklanders—especially those who don’t have access to at-home charging—to choose clean transportation.”
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Flash has previously collaborated with the city, installing chargers at two Oakland locations last year. The broader Innovation Lab project, funded with $5.8 million from the California Energy Commission, aims to use real-time data from the chargers to guide future infrastructure planning.
“This collaboration with CEC and the City of Oakland is a huge source of pride for us at Flash,” said Matt McCaffree, Vice President & General Manager of EV Charging at Flash. “We’re showing what’s possible for the future of parking plus charging and playing a part in helping Oakland and other smart cities make the EV transition a reality.”