XCharge North America has announced a strategic partnership with Hypercharge to distribute its GridLink chargers across Canada, aiming to enhance the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Under the agreement, Hypercharge will distribute XCharge NA’s GridLink chargers to automotive dealerships and other clients in British Columbia and Ontario.
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Hypercharge will provide software and customer support, while XCharge NA will handle preventive hardware maintenance. The partnership also includes training and certification for Hypercharge’s team to manage corrective hardware maintenance.
“GridLink’s bidirectional, battery-integrated system offers businesses a smarter way to fast EV charging success, eliminating demand charges and avoiding costly grid upgrades,” said Chris Koch, Head of Growth & Partnerships at Hypercharge. “By introducing this solution alongside Hypercharge’s innovative network solutions and 24/7 customer support, we’re helping our customers improve charging accessibility while supporting energy infrastructure across Canada.”
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GridLink chargers feature a base capacity of 215 kilowatt-hours, expandable to 430 kilowatt-hours, and support bidirectional charging, allowing energy to flow back into the grid or act as an off-grid power source. They also integrate with renewable energy sources, such as solar power, to enhance grid stability.
“Redefining energy interaction is at the heart of what we do—from changing how people think about energy to opening up new revenue streams for small and large businesses in the process,” said Aatish Patel, co-founder and president of XCharge NA. “Our partnership with Hypercharge is a significant step in furthering that mission. We look forward to seeing how our GridLinks can help strengthen Canada’s grid stability, particularly in rural deployments, while also addressing the region’s growing demand for EVs and supporting electric transportation needs.”
