Brooklyn-based curbside charging pioneer it’s electric has reached an agreement with the city of Philadelphia to install up to 1,000 Level 2 curbside chargers across the city.
The agreement gives it’s electric an exclusive license to install and operate curbside Level 2 EV chargers on Philadelphia streets. The company plans to roll the chargers out across all 18 of the city’s planning districts, with a focus on areas that currently have little or no public charging.
it’s electric’s chargers can draw power from nearby buildings and utility poles, a feature that reduces the need for expensive grid upgrades and long waits for utility interconnects. The first group of chargers is expected to go live in early 2027.
More than 60 percent of Philadelphia households lack access to off-street parking. The city says site selection is being guided by equity and real-world demand. Priority areas include neighborhoods with a high density of rideshare drivers and limited access to existing chargers. it’s electric says its existing Philadelphia waitlist already includes thousands of residents looking for curbside charging options.
“Philly is the kind of city where curbside charging isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s the only way most residents will ever be able to own an electric vehicle,” said Nathan King, cofounder and CEO of it’s electric. “The city’s vision and its city council’s leadership have provided the foundation to build the most ambitious urban charging network in the country.”
Source: it’s electric via Electrek
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