US-based software provider Epic Charging has migrated 148 smart charging stations at a 401-unit condominium building in Chicago to its charge point management system (CPMS).
Over a quarter of the units opted for an EV charger in their dedicated parking spaces. The migration followed the exit of Enel X Way from the US market.
The integration required custom engineering—particularly for RFID authentication on discontinued Enel X hardware and reconfiguring the network to the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) platform.
Epic enrolled the property in local utility ComEd’s Voluntary Load Reduction (VLR) program, which helps support grid reliability during peak hours while continuing to meet resident charging needs. The program pays participating sites at least $0.25 per curtailed kWh during peak-demand events.
The building’s residents now use Epic’s mobile app and RFID cards with the existing Enel X Way and new Autel chargers to activate, schedule, monitor and pay for their charging sessions. Real-time visibility and analytics enable residents to optimize their electricity usage and schedule charging during off-peak hours, while the building benefits from load-limiting features that reduce infrastructure strain and support future charger expansion.
“Multifamily units account for about 31% of housing in the US, and as most charging happens at home, it’s critical for multifamily property owners to begin deploying EV charging infrastructure,” said Michael Bakunin, co-founder and CEO of Epic. “The multifamily market is the fastest-growing segment in the US for Level 2 charging.”
Source: Epic Charging
