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As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, finding and filling available charging units is increasingly challenging for drivers and properties alike.
Here’s why:
Low Turnover: Drivers leave their cars at chargers long after they’re fully charged, limiting charger availability and reducing turnover.
Limited Access: Over 32% of U.S. residents in multifamily housing have minimal or no access to on-site EV charging.
Underutilized Infrastructure: Some properties over-install chargers to meet peak demand, resulting in high upfront costs and idle infrastructure during off-peak hours.
This week’s company offers a reliable EV charging solution to improve accessibility for owners and consistent revenue for properties.
BreatheEV is a reservation-based electric vehicle (EV) charging system that improves access for drivers and boosts reliability and revenue for properties.
Reservation-Based: Offers users dependable access to charging stations via an app, allowing them to book a station and time in advance.
System: BreatheEV’s software provides properties with analytics on energy usage, revenue, and helps reduce the amount of chargers a property needs.
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Market Opportunity: With 17 million EV’s expected to be sold by the end of 2024, a 20% increase from 2023, the demand for accessible charging infrastructure will intensify, positioning BreathEV’s reservation system at the forefront of this shift.
Built on Existing Infrastructure: BreatheEV’s software retrofits existing OCPP-compliant chargers, reducing costs and enabling quick, scalable adoption for expansion across multifamily housing, commercial real estate, rideshare fleets, and hospitality venues.
Patent Pending: BreatheEV’s reservation-based system is patent-pending, adding defensibility to its approach in the rapidly growing EV charging market.
Adoption Resistance: Some properties may hesitate to adopt a new revenue-sharing model or invest in retrofitting without clear initial benefits.
Dependency on External Hardware: As a hardware-agnostic platform, BreatheEV relies on compatibility with external chargers, which may limit its ability to control the entire user experience.
Emerging Competition: With several players entering the EV charging space, BreatheEV may need to continually innovate to maintain differentiation and a competitive edge.
Xeal: Backed by Bridge Bank, Keyframe Capital Partners, Moderne Ventures, ArcTurn Ventures, etc.
AmpUp: Backed by Touchdown Ventures, Goodyear Ventures, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, Foothill Ventures, Y Combinator, etc.
SWTCH: Backed by Blue Earth Capital, Aligned Climate Capital, Silicon Valley Bank Canada, Active Impact Investments, etc.
WhyBreatheEV
By maximizing charging revenue for properties and simplifying user access through a reservation-based system, BreatheEV is plugging EV owners and properties into the next wave of accessible infrastructure.
*Nothing in this content constitutes investment or legal advice. Conduct independent diligence and consult professional advisers before making investment decisions.*
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