City of Richmond Selects SWTCH Energy to Power the Future of EV Charging
August 14, 2025
Recently, the City of Richmond has selected SWTCH Energy as one of several firms to deploy and manage its next generation of networked EV charging stations across city-owned properties.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in the city’s efforts to expand equitable and reliable EV infrastructure for its residents, fleet operators, and visitors — ensuring long-term sustainability, flexibility, and innovation in alignment with the city’s climate goals.
“As part of the City of Richmond’s commitment to the net zero strategies outlined in the RVAgreen Climate Equity Action Plan 2030, we look forward to implementing the solutions offered by SWTCH in order to advance vehicle electrification in a variety of use cases throughout Richmond” said Dawn Oleksy, Energy Program Manager, City of Richmond.
Under this new multi-award contract, SWTCH will provide EV chargers backed by its advanced software platform, SWTCH Cortex, which enables smart energy management, remote diagnostics, robust reporting, and a seamless driver experience. The system is designed to support both public and fleet users, with built-in scalability for future expansion.
“We’re honored to help the City of Richmond take real, substantive action on its climate goals,” said Brandon Terrazas, Business Development Manager at SWTCH. “This project is a perfect opportunity to apply our experience developing large-scale networks. We can’t wait to deploy a reliable, intelligent charging network that the people of Richmond can depend on for years to come.”
“As a Virginia-based company, we’re proud to partner with the City of Richmond and SWTCH to bring this project to life,” said Taylor Longacre, Business Development Specialist at Virginia Energy & Lighting. “Expanding Richmond’s access to EV charging is an important step in the city’s sustainability journey, and we’re committed to delivering a high-quality installation that the community can rely on.”