Summary
If you're curious about the future of EV charging, grid resilience, and how we’ll power a more electrified world, this episode of the Grid Connections podcast is a must-listen. Joseph Nagle, Head of Corporate Strategy at Pando Electric, joins us to break down why simple, cost-effective outlet-based charging is the key to scaling EV adoption in multifamily housing. We explore how vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid tech can turn parked EVs into energy assets, how smart energy management systems are reshaping entire buildings, and why “tap and charge” could finally make EV fueling more convenient than gas. Whether you're a property owner, policymaker, clean tech investor, or just EV curious—this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
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Takeaways
- Outlet-based charging slashes installation costs by up to 70% – Pando’s daisy-chained EV outlets eliminate the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades, making it far easier and cheaper for multifamily properties to support EV drivers.
- Vehicle-to-home (V2H) will likely scale before vehicle-to-grid (V2G) – While V2G faces regulatory and infrastructure hurdles, V2H is already technically feasible and offers immediate value to homeowners and multifamily residents looking to reduce peak energy costs.
- Multifamily buildings are emerging as next-gen microgrids – Property owners can install rooftop solar and garage-based batteries to arbitrage electricity pricing and improve energy resilience, turning buildings into revenue-generating assets.
- Smart energy management can eliminate demand charges – By strategically charging vehicles during off-peak hours and integrating building-wide energy intelligence, property owners can avoid costly utility demand fees.
- “Tap and charge” solves critical user experience failures – Pando’s new NFC-based system replaces unreliable QR code-based charging with a seamless tap-to-start experience, even in low-connectivity environments like underground garages.
- Installing chargers increases EV ownership at a property – In one real-world example, Pando saw new EV purchases jump within just three months of completing a multifamily install, proving infrastructure drives adoption.
- Scalability is key to future-proofing charging deployments – Pando’s approach makes it easy to start small and expand affordably, helping property managers prepare for growing EV adoption without major redesigns or reinvestment.
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