To demonstrate a modular and scalable curbside charging model that practically addresses gaps in electric vehicle charger access while optimizing cost, efficiency, and grid operation. The pilot aims to reduce barriers for municipalities and make public EV charging easier, more efficient, and more accessible.
Three municipalities and four sites are participating in the Curbside Charging Pilot, representing a mix of community contexts that help identify a range of siting, permitting, and operational considerations.
While construction progresses, evaluation activities have already captured a number of important insights and recommendations. Early learnings have shown that municipalities are not a monolithic group and reveal distinct sub‑categories that vary significantly in staffing levels, internal expertise, permitting processes, and familiarity with EV charging infrastructure. Across all categories, municipalities expressed a clear need for more robust support services, including hands‑on technical guidance, procurement assistance, and templates for site evaluation and community engagement.
With construction now underway at site locations and remaining preparations progressing, the groundwork is in place for steady development through Q1 2026 and the successful launch of expanded curbside EV access across all selected sites.
By the end of the pilot, we will have captured key insights into how utilities and municipalities can successfully collaborate on public charging infrastructure. The pilot is designed to deliver:
The data and lessons learned will be translated into practical tools and recommendations to help scale curbside charging programs. Our goal is to lower barriers for municipalities and make it easier to host EV charging in public spaces.
| BE Pilot | Lead Vendor | Award Date | Pilot In-Field Start Date | Pilot In-Field End Date |
| Curbside Charging Construction | MJ | September 2024 | September 2025 | March 2026 |
| Curbside Charging Design and PM | HBK | September 2024 | June 2025 | August 2026 |
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Curbside Charging Evaluator |
Electric Power Engineers | November 2024 | January 2025 | December 2026 |
