Kiwi
Charge Inc
When:
January - February 2025
* Dates are subject to change
Where:
Markham Centre (Downtown Markham)
Project Partner:
City of Markham | The Remington Group | YorkU
Portable Level 2 EV Charging
To increase the convenience for EV owners without current charging stations, improve understanding of where and when portable EV charging is most needed; and gather insights into the feasibility of using portable units to supplement the City's existing charging infrastructure. The demonstration will also gather data on user satisfaction and usage patterns.
Purpose:
EV Demand Study with a portable Level 2 EV charging unit to gather data insights on charging demand, charging speed, usage etc. at YorkU Condominiums (residential) and Cineplex Building (commercial).
Expected Outcomes:
Data of the charging sessions, including: evaluating demand at residential and commercial buildings in Markham for future planning, analysis of car types, charging activity.
Inform the City to improve availability and convenience of EV charging.
Company Description:
Kiwi Charge is looking to accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure by eliminating the cost-prohibitive initial infrastructure costs. We are reimagining the charging experience through our Charging-as-a-Service model. We specifically help EV owners in existing buildings that lack the charging infrastructure due to high retrofit costs and low EV adoption. We bring the charger to them. As EV adoption increases in these buildings, we are developing an autonomous charger that can navigate the parking lot and charge multiple vehicles without any human intervention. At Kiwi Charge, we are building the technology to ensure EV charging is accessible to all.