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In an industry dominated by global giants, a startup from Canada’s East Coast is quickly becoming one of the most compelling cleantech success stories in the country. Electric Avenue, a Nova Scotia–based EV charging manufacturer, is making waves in the North American market with the official launch of its Watti Pro Echo — a sleek, dual-connector commercial charger built for public, commercial, and fleet deployments.

Electric Avenue has introduced a cutting-edge feature in its charge management software, enabling charge point operators (CPOs) to set idle fees based on a vehicle’s State of Charge. Designed to address the increasing demand for efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, this feature encourages drivers to free up charging spots once their EV reaches a designated charge level, thereby enhancing charging station availability and reducing wait times for other users.

Recently, Electric Avenue issued a response to the recent announcement that Enel X, a major player in the EV charging space, will be shutting down its North American operations effective October 11, 2024. This decision leaves over 170,000 EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada without software support, rendering them largely inoperable. The abrupt exit has drawn attention to a growing issue in the EV charging industry: the risks associated with closed-source hardware and software systems, which can leave customers stranded without the ability to migrate their equipment to another platform.