Founded in 2023, Akron startup Watts A Day develops uncomplicated, affordable EV charging hubs that can charge up to 10 cars simultaneously using the electrical requirements of a typical Level 2 charger. Its workplace-focused approach replaces the usual one- or two-car setup with charging scaled to an entire parking lot, alongside software and repair support for existing chargers. The company serves Northeast Ohio and beyond.
AUTOChargitBuilt by Warren, Ohio’s Dasher Lawless Automation, AUTOChargit designs and manufactures patented EV charging systems in-house in the United States for parking garages, fleet depots, and roadside assistance. Its distinctive switching architecture lets one charger serve up to 10 vehicles, while its mobile units bring Level 3 fast charging directly to stranded drivers. The brand’s GarageFloor24 service provides around-the-clock monitoring and support for its charging installations.WARREN, OH
Coul StreetIncorporated in 2022, Coul Street grew from founder Josh Charles’s effort to solve the street-parking charging problem he encountered after moving into his home in 2018. The company’s founders bring backgrounds in mechanical engineering, software, and entrepreneurship to a mission of making EV charging available to people without garages or dedicated off-street parking.
PowerChargeFrom its Rochester, New York base, PowerCharge makes electric-vehicle charging stations for homes, commercial properties and demanding fleet applications. Its lineup runs from the compact, dual-voltage FlexPower charger to heavy-duty DC stations, supported by the PowerCharge Connect network for managing access, billing and charger use. The company also makes a portable EV cart for charging where fixed equipment is not practical.ROCHESTER, NY
OctochiOctochi is an EV-charging company focused specifically on the practical needs of apartment and condominium communities. Its Octocharger gives residents dedicated charging while helping multifamily properties support more vehicles without treating their parking like a public charging station.