The EV Charging Summit & Expo (EVCS), North America’s largest EV charging infrastructure event, kicks off today in Las Vegas, running through March 22nd. This must-attend gathering provides educational sessions on financing, infrastructure, operability, and ROI for EV charging. The expansive Expo Hall showcases real solutions, cost savings, and technological advances to infrastructure for all commercial and government organizations.
“Faster chargers, new fleet-friendly tech, the head of the Federal Highway Administration and the CEO of Mercedes-Benz’s new charging network – this year’s EV Charging Summit will feature the next level of EV infrastructure solutions and access to the top decision-makers in both the government and the private sector,” said Luke Vinci, president of EVCS Productions, the organizer of the event. “It’s going to be groundbreaking.”
Some of the many newsmaking technologies and solutions that will be showcased at the EV Charging Summit & Expo:
- A new ultra-high power dc fast charger capable of up to 400kW output (XCHARGE)
- New fleet management software for quick-turn electric fleets, easing the transition to electric mobility (NovaCHARGE)
- A new home-charging savings calculator for fleet managers who manage EVs (MoveEV)
- A new mobile app to reserve charging spots (Universal EV Chargers)
- A versatile new modular charging station with various connector options and a high-definition touchscreen that supports 60kw/120kw/180kw/240kw output. (TOPDON)
- New battery-buffered ultra-fast chargers and new universal/agnostic charging plugs (ADS-TEC Energy)
- New chargers that qualify for the Build American, Buy American Act’s grant standard (Ingeteam)
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New chargers that provide digital notifications of malfunctions and remote repairs, as well as new solar charging integrations (Universal EV Chargers)
New Expo keynotes and panels
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This year, Federal Highway Administration head Shailen Bhatt is presenting a speech titled “EVs: Facts, Not Politics,” and his team is characterizing it as a significant narrative correction about the progress of EVs in the US.
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Andrew Cornelia, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, will be providing a keynote address entitled, “The Path Forward: A New Phase of EV Charging.”
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Alex Schroeder, the Chief Technology Officer for the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation will be discussing, “The Realities of Today’s EV Charging Network to Meet Rising Deployment Demands.”
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Many other private sector and governmental policymakers are presenting and joining panel discussions. We also have speakers and exhibitors from companies that operate globally, like Amazon, John Deere, Penske, ChargePoint, Ingeteam, ADS-TEC Energy, Mercedes, and many more. This global influence is driving a conversation around how North America’s EV grid creators can learn from experiences – both positive and negative – in other countries.
Emerging themes of this year’s Summit
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One of the major themes emerging at this year’s summit is what governments — both in the U.S. and abroad — need to do to solve the challenges that EV charging infrastructure faces. Right now, the North American EV industry has a problem – the majority of eager EV buyers don’t have confidence they will have access to an adequate charging infrastructure. EVCS will bring together policymakers, industry players, the media, and commercial buyers worldwide to address that problem.
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In addition, contrary to some mainstream media narratives around EVs, many of our speakers and exhibitors are making plans for long-term expansion. The prevailing sense is that, while the rollout of North American EV infrastructure has been bumpy at times, the tipping point has arrived. Companies are investing in product launches and market expansions with an eye toward the inevitability of electrification.
What’s different about this year’s Summit & Expo?
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Most noticeably, the size — this year’s overall attendance will be up 200 percent over last year, with 5,000 attendees. The exhibit floor has 150 exhibitors — more than double last year’s number. Suppliers will be showcasing new product offerings and their latest technology solutions.
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In addition, we’ve grown the size and global reach of our speakers and exhibitors.
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This year, the summit also has a massive educational component – new workshops, new industry shop talks, and new speakers fill out the six tracks and 60+ sessions.
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Click here for our full lineup of speakers.
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