Southwire Company on Friday said it has made a strategic investment in Orange Charger, forming a partnership aimed at expanding and simplifying electric vehicle charging infrastructure for multifamily housing across North America.
The collaboration will focus on the joint development of bundled installation packages designed to reduce both the cost and complexity of deploying EV chargers at apartment buildings and condominium properties. Southwire, one of North America’s largest wire and cable manufacturers, will also take a board observer seat at Orange Charger as part of the agreement.
Orange Charger, which develops energy management systems for multifamily properties, said its technology can cut EV charger installation costs by as much as 70% by avoiding major electrical infrastructure upgrades. The company’s system combines hardware and software through a proprietary mesh network and edge-compute platform known as OrangeNet, enabling charging without the need for managed Wi-Fi or LTE extenders.
Neil Joseph, chief executive of Orange Charger, said the partnership would speed up product development and market expansion. “Southwire’s scale and deep infrastructure expertise will help us accelerate our roadmap and bring simplified charging to more multifamily communities,” Joseph said.
Southwire Vice President of Engineered Solutions Corky Whipple said the investment aligns with the company’s broader energy transition strategy. “This partnership supports grid modernization and advances our mission to power a sustainable future,” Whipple said, adding that multifamily charging is a critical gap in EV adoption.
The companies said the joint solutions will focus on delivering “right-sized” charging systems for property owners, allowing them to add EV charging without costly electrical overbuilds. Orange Charger said its platform currently delivers more than 98% successful charging sessions and does not require ongoing software or networking fees for property owners.
Multifamily housing has been a persistent barrier to EV adoption in the United States, where a large share of urban residents lack access to home charging. The Southwire-Orange Charger deal comes as utilities, automakers and real estate owners increase investment in shared charging infrastructure.