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San Francisco just joined the curbside EV charger movement
Michelle Lewis | Apr 25 2025 - 11:09 am PT
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Photo: it's electric San Francisco and it’s electric is officially marking the installation of the city’s first curbside EV chargers today in a new pilot program.
Brooklyn-based curbside EV charging company it’s electric installed two new Level 2 chargers at 55 Filmore Street, outside the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) building.
Mayor Daniel Lurie said, “These curbside EV chargers are the first of many, and I want to thank it’s electric for working with us to bring this innovation to our streets. By streamlining our permitting process with the new Emerging Technology Permit, we’re making it faster and easier to deliver clean energy to our communities.”
it’s electric partners with property owners to tap into existing electricity supply, so small, easy-to-use chargers can be installed without tearing up streets or waiting on utility hookups. By connecting behind the meter, the setup skips the utility altogether, so there’s no added strain on the grid, faster installs, less hassle, and more access to clean charging in support of the city’s climate goals.
This setup gives EV drivers access to affordable charging and lets property owners earn passive income every month. Thanks to city partnerships, it’s electric takes care of the installation, upkeep, and operation, with no cost to building owners or local governments.
The new curbside EV public chargers in San Francisco dispense 7.6 kW, adding around 25 miles of range per hour. For drivers without an Area S permit, charging is limited to two hours from 8 am to 9 pm, Monday to Friday. Building owners and drivers in San Francisco who are interested in installing a curbside charger on their block can join it’s electric’s waitlist.
San Francisco’s curbside EV charging pilot is reviewing the final round of submissions to see what’s doable for future projects. The city’s taking what it learns from the pilot – data, feedback, what worked, and what didn’t – to shape a long-term permitting process for curbside charging.
1 in 3 cars sold in San Francisco over the past two years was an EV, so the city has been working rapidly to keep up with charging demand. SF now has 1,152 public charging ports, a 470% jump since 2019. Adding chargers at the curb will be a game-changer, unlocking much more convenient public charging and helping the city hit its goal of 1,760 chargers by 2030.
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