CBRE has partnered with EVPassport, a company based in Santa Monica, California, to enhance the availability of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems across North America. This partnership will see the installation of over 3,600 chargers at approximately 600 locations in the U.S., as announced by CBRE last Thursday.
The collaboration aims to enable property owners and managers to cater to the charging needs of residents and tenants, specifically targeting multifamily and hospitality sectors. According to a recent survey by CBRE, a significant 54% of participants identified EV charging as a crucial factor in their building selection process.
EVPassport offers flexible options for businesses to implement EV charging solutions, either through an infrastructure-as-a-service model or through traditional capital expenditure routes. Their platform is designed to upgrade CBRE’s current EV charging offerings, meeting the growing demand from property stakeholders across the United States.
Mark Kerstens, CBRE’s global head of EV charging solutions, expressed confidence in the partnership, stating that EVPassport’s expertise will be vital in addressing the increasing national demand for EV charging infrastructure.
This collaboration follows CBRE’s earlier announcement in May, where they opted for another partner, EV+, to facilitate the installation of chargers at 10,000 commercial properties over five years. This initiative aims to place charging stations in key locations like hotels and healthcare facilities, focusing on where the demand is most pressing.
Jim Hurless, leading real estate for CBRE EV Solutions, highlighted the necessity of having multiple service providers to adequately meet the substantial demand for EV charging solutions across the country.