Voltpost and EVSE LLC announced a strategic partnership this week to scale lamppost-based EV charging across US cities. The collaboration combines American-made hardware with digital charging platforms to accelerate urban curbside charging deployment.
The partnership centers on the Voltpost Air, a Level 2 EV charger designed for direct mounting on existing streetlights and parking lot poles. EVSE will manufacture the hardware, including its patented AutoCoil retractable cable system, while Voltpost provides the software platform and manages municipal partnerships.
Installation requires just hours instead of months, eliminating major construction work. The charger mounts high on poles to prevent vandalism, with cables descending via QR code scan and automatically retracting after use. AT&T supplies wireless connectivity for the system.
James Everley joined Voltpost as Director of Business Development to lead the expansion. He previously oversaw approximately 2,000 lamppost charger deployments at ubitricity in the UK. "By uniting the strengths of EVSE and Voltpost, we can ensure that cities, companies, and utilities deploy chargers efficiently and reliably," Everley said.
The technology has undergone pilot testing with the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting and other US cities. The Build America Buy America compliant design addresses slow urban charging rollouts by leveraging existing infrastructure.
EV charging infrastructure continues expanding globally. The UK network grew 19% in 2025 with 14,097 new devices, while bp pulse opened a 40-bay fast charging hub near Chicago O'Hare airport this month.
Lamppost charging targets dense urban areas where traditional charger installation faces political and logistical challenges. The approach uses existing poles and power lines to create curbside charging without street-level clutter.
Voltpost's software platform manages charging for public agencies, utilities, and private customers. The system enables users to locate chargers, check availability, and monitor sessions through a mobile app.
The partnership arrives as US cities seek scalable EV charging solutions. Traditional installations often require months of permitting and construction, while lamppost systems can deploy rapidly using established electrical connections.
EVSE's AutoCoil technology addresses common curbside charging problems including vandalism and storm damage. The retractable cable system has been tested across multiple US pilot projects demonstrating durability in various weather conditions.
Urban EV adoption faces infrastructure bottlenecks despite growing vehicle sales. Lamppost charging represents one solution for cities struggling to balance parking needs with charging access for residents without private garages.
The Voltpost-EVSE collaboration follows broader industry trends toward modular, scalable charging solutions. Similar approaches have proven successful in European markets where ubitricity deployed thousands of lamppost chargers across multiple countries.
US cities now have a domestic manufacturing option for lamppost charging systems. The partnership positions both companies to compete for municipal contracts as federal and state funding accelerates EV infrastructure projects nationwide.
