Power Hero develops technology for fast electric vehicle (EV) charging using existing 110V infrastructure. This solution enables 240V charging capabilities without requiring costly building retrofits or new electrical installations. The company specifically targets the underserved market of apartment residents needing convenient EV charging access.
Funding
$182K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Electric vehicle (EV) owners, particularly those residing in apartments or multi-dwelling units (MDUs), face challenges in accessing convenient and affordable charging options due to limited infrastructure and electrical capacity constraints in existing buildings. The lack of readily available charging solutions hinders EV adoption among a significant portion of the population, especially those unable to install personal charging stations.
Solution
Power Hero provides hardware and software solutions designed to expand EV charging accessibility, especially for apartment residents and those in MDUs. The company's product suite includes the PowerPac, a charging solution tailored for apartment buildings, and the Cameo adapter, which enables homeowners with existing Level 2 chargers to rent them out to other EV drivers. Power Hero also offers mPower, a mobile charging station that can be summoned via a smart device app, providing on-demand EV charging. These solutions leverage existing electrical infrastructure and cloud-based networking to provide convenient, reservable, and scalable charging options for EV owners, regardless of their living situation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes EV owners living in apartments or MDUs, homeowners with Level 2 chargers interested in generating revenue, and property managers seeking to provide EV charging amenities to their tenants.
Features
- **PowerPac™:** A Level 2 EV charging solution designed for apartment residents, enabling fast charging within MDUs by utilizing existing 120V-240V infrastructure.
- **Cameo™:** An adapter that allows homeowners to rent out their Level 2 chargers to other EV drivers, creating a peer-to-peer charging network.
- **mPower™:** A mobile charging station that can be summoned via a smart device app, providing on-demand EV charging services.
- **PowerNet Cloud System:** A cloud-based platform that tracks charger availability and operability, ensuring reliable charging access.
- **Reservable Charging:** Enables users to reserve charging stations in advance, eliminating queuing and ensuring charger availability.
- **Smart Device App:** Provides real-time information on available charging locations and facilitates mobile charging station summoning.
- Patented technology with 167 granted patent claims and 280 pending claims.