If you’re looking up “commercial EV charging station cost”, we’re going to assume you’re either at the beginning of the process of making your business EV friendly or you’re about ready to execute your plan.  We don’t mind where you’re at in the process; we’re just glad you’re taking the necessary steps to improve your business. At Lilypad EV, we are EV charging station installation experts who have helped hundreds of businesses become EV friendly.  As a member of the Shields, Harper & Co family and partner of ChargePoint, we have installed thousands of charging stations across ..read more

The days of thinking electric cars were a facet of the future are long gone; there are now over 16.5 million electric cars on the road. This number is projected to grow to 300 million by 2030. Remember when the 2020s felt a lightyear away? Yeah, us too.  As the number of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, so does the need for commercial charging stations. There are multiple ways your business can benefit from installing EV charging stations. These include federal, state, and local tax incentives, electric utility company incentives, and an overall ROI (return on investment) for y ..read more

Ten years ago, electric vehicles comprised less than one-quarter of one percent of total U.S. car sales. But after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes a $5 billion investment in state-administered grants for deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging stations nationwide, we’re on track for thousands of new station installations in the next decade. NEVI funding will help states develop charging networks across communities, including rural, disadvantaged, and hard-to-reach areas, propelling the administration’s decarboniza ..read more

The yellow school bus first entered the U.S. transportation scene in 1939 and has since become an iconic symbol of American life and education. As a school district, transporting students to and from school is vital to ensuring you serve your community and prepare the next generation for the future.  With recent changes in statewide and federal guidelines, however, diesel-powered buses are slowly but surely becoming a thing of the past. As our public transportation services transfer to EV, it’s natural that school bus fleets evolve to meet federal regulations and clean energy opportuniti ..read more

Most automobiles, in America and internationally, run on internal combustion engines. Gas or diesel goes in, tiny explosions power pistons and turn a crankshaft, the car moves forward, and the vehicle pumps carbon dioxide back out. That’s been how the automotive industry has designed vehicles for over a hundred years. Though there have been historical conversations surrounding electric cars vs. gas cars and the future of automation, the dominance of combustion engines and gas-powered vehicles was never in question.  In the past 5 years, that has changed. A growing chorus of environmental ..read more

At this point, it’s no secret. Electric vehicles are the future of transportation. Numerous automotive manufacturers have committed to manufacturing exclusively zero-emission vehicles by 2040, and the US Government has committed $5 Billion to expand EV charging nationwide. As the demand for electric vehicles rises, the demand for EV charging will rise right along with it. But a consistent stumbling block for current efforts in EV charging network development is proprietary technology in charging installation. When users of public charging stations, many of them expect it to function exactly l ..read more

It’s becoming increasingly clear, even outside the automotive industry, that electric vehicles are the future of transportation. As the demand for electric vehicles continues to rise, the demand for EV charging will rise right along with it. For businesses, offices, and shared workplaces, this means adopting workplace EV charging is more important than ever.  Installation and Consultation Experts For Any EV Project LilyPad EV, powered by Shields Harper & Co., is building the fueling network of the future. We have pioneered charging station planning and installation since 2009, and off ..read more

The LilyPad EV team wanted to take time to share some very exciting news—LilyPad EV’s own Keith Anderson was named Chargepoint Salesperson of the Year! Co-founder and VP of Business Development, Keith has been with LilyPad EV since the beginning. More than deserving of this award, Keith’s exceptional, honest, and dependable service is a cornerstone of LilyPad EV’s business practices and success. We’re thrilled Keith has been recognized by Chargepoint, the leading provider of charging stations in the US and our longtime, trusted industry partner. When working with a client, Keith makes a point ..read more

The need for fleet electrification is clear. But as a commercial fleet operator, you need to understand how electrification fits into your existing operational ecosystem in order to plan an effective EV strategy. So, let’s talk. Done Smart. Done Right. LilyPad EV, powered by Shields Harper & Co., is building the fueling network of the future. We have pioneered charging stationplanning and installation since 2009, and offer extensive electrical expertise with trusted trade partners. Our recent acquisition by SHC has only improved our ability to provide effective, well-thought-out solutions ..read more

LilyPad EV is an experienced full-service provider of electric vehicle charging stations. Formed in June of 2009, LilyPad has provided/installed over 1300 charging stations for cities, counties, electric utility companies, educational institutions, multi-family dwellings, and private enterprise locations across the US. Our work as a provider of electric vehicle charging stations has ranged from small projects with 1 or 2 stations at a single location to a large project with a total of 1000 stations installed at over more than a hundred locations. LilyPad EV’s deep experience and expertise span ..read more