AmpUp and EVSE Partner with the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (LABSL) to Power Streetlight EV Charging Stations

AmpUp, an electric vehicle (EV) charging software platform, and EVSE, a Division of Control Module Inc., which designs and manufactures unique, patented, retractable-cable EV charging stations and support equipment, announced an expanded deployment for the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (LABSL) providing Level 2 EV chargers for an additional 150 existing streetlight poles throughout LA communities.

EVSE offers a unique light pole-mounted EV solution that can be installed on existing or new structures to save installation costs, enable curbside charging, and utilize precious right-of-way resources. This solution can lower installation costs by up to 70% compared to ground-mounted stations by eliminating digging-related construction and reducing the need for electrical wiring. Installed above grade at 10 feet, the solution reduces vandalism, vehicular damage, tripping hazards, and cable damage. The 25-foot cable descends upon activation and retracts when unplugged from the vehicle.

With a proven track record of over a decade, EVSE's American-made EV solutions have demonstrated exceptional reliability across thousands of installations serving hundreds of utilities and municipalities nationwide, establishing it as a trusted industry leader.

Pole-mounted EV chargers are an excellent charging solution for Los Angeles, with its high population density, especially in urban areas where parking is often limited to on-street only. These convenient chargers provide a solution for residents who drive EVs and only have access to on-street parking. In a city where space is at a premium, elevated streetlight or utility pole-mounted chargers save valuable ground space that traditional EV charging stations would otherwise occupy.

LABSL oversees the city's complex lighting infrastructure, featuring over 220,000 lighting poles. The LABSL streetlight EV charging program began with a mayoral target to install 10,000 EV chargers throughout the city, alongside a BSL initiative to replace existing bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs. The bulb switch significantly reduces electricity demand for lighting, freeing up capacity for other uses such as EV charging. The chargers are integrated into the existing streetlight infrastructure, utilizing 240-volt electrical service without requiring upgrades.