#221 – Jeffrey Kinsey | EverCharge – The Importance of L2 Charging for EV Fleets & Robust Product Design

Jeffrey Kinsey is the VP of Engineering at EverCharge. He joined the company in 2022 to support the acceleration of operations after their acquisition by SK Group. EverCharge is a manufacturer and provider of turnkey hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, workplaces, multi-unit, and single-family homes. Key topics in this conversation include: Good systems engineering is crucial in designing EV charging infrastructure for fleets. Level 2 charging can be a great option for many fleet charging situations. Integrating charging infrastructure into existing operations can optimize efficiency and reduce downtime. Redundancy and load balancing are important for ensuring high uptime and addressing uncertainties in fleet charging. Optimizing the charging system to meet the specific requirements of fleets is essential. EverCharge aims to be the guide and shepherd for fleet owners transitioning to EVs, ensuring that their charging infrastructure meets their needs and keeps their fleets running. EV charging is more complex than it seems, with factors like variability, temperature, and electrical infrastructure affecting the charging process. EverCharge focuses on reliability and connectivity, even in the face of network outages or hardware failures. Leading an engineering organization requires a mission-driven mindset and a focus on delivering results. Small, focused teams and customer collaboration are key to defining and building the right solutions in the EV charging industry. Links: Show notes: http://brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/jeffreykinsey Edison Manufacturing Exchange: https://brandonbartneck.substack.com/publish/home\ EverCharge website EverCharge LinkedIn Keywords EV charging, fleets, systems engineering, level 2 charging, uptime, integration, redundancy, load balancing, EV charging, fleets, multifamily buildings, reliability, connectivity, meshed EV chargers, hardware, software, engineering organization, mission-driven, small teams, customer collaboration, impact Bio Jeffrey Kinsey is the VP of Engineering at EverCharge. He joined the company in 2022 to support the acceleration of operations after their acquisition by SK Group. An inventor with dozens of patents in the tech space, Jeffrey has an extensive background in engineering, with over 20 years of experience at both start-ups and large tech companies. Before joining EverCharge, Jeffrey served as VP of Engineering at Volta, and as an engineer, manager, and director at Microsoft. Company description: EverCharge is a manufacturer and provider of turnkey hardware and software EV charging solutions for fleets, workplaces, multi-unit, and single-family homes. The company’s offerings are designed to use existing infrastructure to efficiently scale EV charging at the lowest cost. EverCharge’s patented SmartPower technology maximizes the number of EVs that can charge at once and eliminates barriers, such as data connectivity. EverCharge was founded in 2013, and acquired in 2022 by SK Group, South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate that operates leading businesses across the semiconductor, energy and pharmaceutical industries. With a commitment to providing the most seamless charging solution, EverCharge is paving the way for a cleaner future for all. Future of Mobility: The Future of Mobility podcast is focused on the development and implementation of safe, sustainable, effective, and accessible mobility solutions, with a spotlight on the people and technology advancing these fields. Edison Manufacturing and Engineering: Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods. linkedin.com/in/brandonbartneck/ brandonbartneck.com/futureofmobility/