Engineering-Led EV Infrastructure

We develop and de-risk charging projects

Pivot Charging develops and co-owns charging stations, sharing investment and operations with partners.

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End-to-End
Project Development
Data-Driven
Site Selection & Analysis
Multi-State
Project Portfolio
Proven
Incentive & Grant Expertise
Engineering Services

From site selection to commissioning

We work with project partners and clients to leverage tax credits, grants, and utility programs to de-risk projects. Our team handles site assessment, project planning, vendor procurement, and project finance.

Site Assessment & Selection

We evaluate sites using traffic data, EV registrations, competition analysis, nearby amenities, and publicly available charging performance data to identify optimal locations.

Incentive Analysis & Stacking

We navigate federal tax credits, LCFS credits, utility programs, and local air district grants to significantly reduce capital costs and enhance project returns.

Energy & Financial Modeling

We build detailed energy models, pro forma analyses, and utilization forecasts. We compare configurations with solar and BESS to find the best fit for each site.

Design Optimization

We design charging infrastructure tailored to each site — selecting DCFC power levels, solar canopies, BESS systems, and grid interconnection to maximize returns.

Vendor Procurement

We work with established EPCs, ports, vehicle OEMs, and charging station manufacturers. We have an MOU with IBEW for quality installations across California.

Grid Services & BESS

We pair projects with battery energy storage for demand response, grid services revenue, and site resiliency — reducing costs and unlocking new revenue streams.

Our Process

From parking lot to charging station

We leverage our experience, relationships, and industry knowledge to develop charging stations in targeted corridors that enhance investor returns.

Phase 1 — Planning & Development
1

Site Selection

Identify high-potential locations near ports, logistics hubs, and high-traffic corridors

2

Assessment

Evaluate site viability, grid capacity, and market demand

3

Incentive Analysis

Stack grants, tax credits, and utility programs

4

Design Optimization

Configure chargers, solar, BESS for maximum ROI

Phase 2 — Execution
5

Vendor Engagement

Procure through established partner network

6

Project Finance

Structure deals that leverage grants, tax credits, and utility programs

7

Construction

Skilled installations through IBEW partnerships

8

Commissioning

Bring stations online and validate performance

Site Intelligence

How we assess and score sites

Our co-founders have built internal tools that streamline site diligence and financial modeling — allowing us to evaluate and compare sites faster and more accurately.

Site Scoring & Intelligence

We score sites based on Annual Average Daily Traffic, county EV registration, competition density, nearby amenities, and publicly available charging performance data.

Energy & Financial Modeling

We analyze optimum site performance through the integration of BESS and measure additional revenue opportunities. Side-by-side comparisons evaluate TCO reduction and CapEx payback.

Utilization Forecasting

We model P10, P50, and P90 utilization scenarios per charger, forecasting kWh/day output to support informed investment decisions.

Grid Integration

We design projects to serve as firm capacity for the grid, pairing BESS with charging for demand response participation and additional revenue streams.

Illustrative Site Score — Urban Retail Example
Traffic (AADT)
9.0
Density
8.5
EV Registration
7.8
Competition
7.2
Amenities
8.8
Overall Score 8.3

Dwell-time weighted scoring drives site selection toward high-traffic dining, entertainment, and retail destinations.

Market Verticals

A turnkey model across use cases

A replicable approach adapted for each vertical — same engineering process, same rigor, different site type.

Gas Stations

  • Turnkey DCFC + BESS retrofit for existing fuel stations
  • Leverage existing traffic, amenities & site control
  • Replicable across multi-site networks

Fleets & Logistics

  • Medium and heavy-duty charging at freight corridors
  • Overnight + opportunity charging configurations
  • Tesla SEMI MCS and high-power DCFC ready
  • Built-in offtake via port MOUs & fleet partnerships

Ports & Intermodal

  • Sites at major California ports
  • Aligned with 2030–2035 zero-emission mandates
  • Solar + BESS co-located for grid services revenue
  • Strong track record of securing grant funding

Retail & Commercial

  • Partnerships with commercial property owners
  • Passenger DCFC at high-AADT retail destinations
  • LCFS capacity credits boost early-year economics
  • Scalable to rideshare, rental car & government fleets
Capital Efficiency

Incentive stacking that de-risks projects

We design every project to leverage utility programs, federal tax credits, LCFS credits, and grants — significantly reducing capital costs and enhancing returns.

Local Air District Grants

Competitive grants from regional air quality management districts for clean transportation infrastructure.

Federal Tax Credits (Sec. 48)

Investment tax credits for solar and battery energy storage systems paired with charging infrastructure.

Utility Programs

Utility-sponsored incentives including bill credits and make-ready programs for EV infrastructure deployment.

LCFS Credits

Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits that generate ongoing revenue once the station is operational.

State & Federal Grants

CEC funding, EPA Clean Ports grants, and other programs for priority corridors and fleet electrification.

Capacity Markets & Demand Response

BESS-enabled sites can participate in capacity markets and demand response programs — generating revenue from underutilized power capacity.

Revenue Stacking

Combining incentive programs cuts net project costs substantially. LCFS credits and grid participation generate ongoing revenue once the station is operational.

Renewable Energy Credits

In addition to LCFS, many states offer Renewable Energy Credits for solar generation co-located with charging, providing another layer of project value.

Operating Revenue

How our stations generate returns

Once built, each station generates revenue from multiple sources — not just charging sessions.

Charging Sessions

Revenue from fleet and passenger EV charging at high-traffic locations with strong utilization demand.

LCFS & Carbon Credits

Ongoing revenue from Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits in California and carbon credit programs in other states.

Capacity Markets

BESS-enabled sites participate in demand response and capacity market programs, earning revenue from grid services.

Site Partnerships

Revenue sharing with site hosts, fleet servicing agreements, and co-located amenity partnerships.

Project Portfolio

A growing portfolio across California, Virginia, and the East Coast

Pivot Charging has partnered and advised on dozens of projects across key corridors, ports, and logistics hubs.

Port & Fleet Corridors

Heavy-Duty Fleet Charging

Joint ventures and partnerships to build truck charging hubs adjacent to major California ports, featuring overnight and opportunity DCFC paired with solar and BESS.

Gas Station Networks

Retail Charging Retrofit

Turnkey DCFC + BESS installations at existing gas station networks across California, Virginia, and the Eastern U.S. — leveraging existing traffic and site control.

Retail & Commercial

Destination Charging

Partnerships with commercial property owners to install passenger DCFC at high-traffic retail destinations across Northern and Southern California.

West Oakland Bay Area
Ventura County Central Coast
Long Beach SoCal
San Diego / Otay Mesa SoCal
Corona / El Cajon Inland Empire
Napa Wine Country
El Dorado Hills Sacramento
Redding / Cottonwood Northern CA
Northern CA Retail Multi-site
Gas Station Network VA, CA, East Coast

We work with vehicle OEMs, California ports, EPCs, and local governments. Signed an MOU with the IBEW for skilled electrical installations across our California projects.

IBEW Major California Ports Local Air Districts Vehicle OEMs EPC Partners
Leadership

Experienced leadership across energy, engineering, and government

Sam Jammal

Sam Jammal

Co-Founder & CEO

A clean energy executive who has held senior roles at leading clean energy companies, led teams at early-stage firms, and served in senior federal government roles — with relationships across clean energy, transportation, and finance.

Ashray Manur

Ashray Manur

Co-Founder & President

An experienced engineering and product leader who, as a Staff Engineer at Enphase Energy, launched the company's EV Chargers in North America. Brings deep technical experience in microgrids. PhD in Electrical Engineering (minor in CS), University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Let's build the charging infrastructure California needs

Whether you're a site owner, fleet operator, investor, or government partner — we'd like to connect and explore how Pivot Charging can support your project.

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