CLEVELAND — 73 new electric vehicle charging stations are set to be installed in the Cleveland area by the end of the year, with funding provided by a federal grant and chargers installed by two Northeast Ohio-based companies.
FLO, an EV charging company based in Canada and the United States, announced Thursday it would work with North Olmsted electrical contractor Alternalite EV and Akron-based construction company SAF Inc. to install 54 Level 2 CoRe+ charging stations and 19 Level 3 SmartDC fast charging stations throughout Northeast Ohio by Dec. 31.
“It is exciting to see more and more EVs on the road,” said Jose Ramos, Alternalite EV Co-Founder. “With the rise of electric vehicles in the Greater Cleveland area, Alternalite EV recognizes the importance of sustainable transportation. Our commitment to safety, reliability and customer satisfaction sets us apart. Alternalite EV is proud to partner with FLO, SAF & NOACA in deploying eco-friendly, EV charging solutions.”
The new charging stations will be installed as Phase 1 of the Northeast Ohio Area-wide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Electric Vehicle Charging Station Program. NOACA secured a nearly $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program to fund the project.
“This project is designed to cater to the increasing number of EV drivers in Ohio, providing both convenient and reliable charging options to accommodate various vehicles and ensure widespread accessibility,” said Ike Samson-Akpan, SAF president and founder.
The DOT will also pitch in $15 million for Phase 2 of the EV charging station program.
