Quick Facts
Location
Ohio
Scale
18 Charging Ports
Facility Type
Multi-level Open Garage (5 Floors)
User Base
Mixed (Public and Resident)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Mesh Network
Key Partners
Aspire Kenwood (Site)
AM/PM EV (Implementation)
Fractal EV (Hardware)
EVoke Systems (Software Platform)
Technical Highlights
Proprietary Mesh Networking
Dynamic Breaker-Level Load Balancing
Granular Admin & Privilege Code Access
20-Minute Site Commissioning
Overview
Aspire Kenwood required a charging solution for a five-story open parking garage serving a mix of residents and public users. The primary challenge was establishing reliable internet connectivity and managing power distribution for 18 distinct ports in a concrete environment. Using EVoke Systems in conjunction with Fractal EV’s mesh technology, the site achieved record-breaking deployment speeds with sophisticated access controls.
Challenges and Opportunities
The Aspire Kenwood installation faced significant technical and environmental challenges:
Complex Physical Environment: The chargers were spread across five floors of a concrete garage, creating connectivity dead zones.
Power Distribution: Energizing 18 ports simultaneously required intelligent power management to avoid overloading the garage’s sub-panels.
User Management: The site needed to distinguish between public users and residents, requiring a system to manage exclusive access codes for tenants.
Power Distribution: Energizing 18 ports simultaneously required intelligent power management to avoid overloading the garage’s sub-panels.
User Management: The site needed to distinguish between public users and residents, requiring a system to manage exclusive access codes for tenants.
Why EVoke Software was the Right Choice
EVoke’s flexible software addressed the connectivity, safety, and administrative complexities:
Advanced Load Management
EVoke’s SmartCharge Management System allowed the installer to set the peak load at the breaker level for the garage’s circuits. This capability ensures that even when all 18 ports are in use, the aggregate load never exceeds the safety threshold defined by the hardware infrastructure, similar to the 40% peak load reduction achieved at Barclays.
Group-Level Access & Privilege Codes
The software’s group-level access features were critical for this mixed-use site. Aspire Kenwood’s site admins can view analytics specific to their garage and manage user requests for privilege codes. This allows property management to easily approve resident access to lower rates or exclusive chargers without needing external support, aligning with EVoke’s user-centric design philosophy.
Mesh Network Integration
Instead of configuring 18 devices individually, the installer entered Wi-Fi credentials into a single charger. Using the feature with FractalEV’s mesh network integration, the connection was propagated to all units across five floors in under 15 minutes.
Impact: Efficiency and Reliability
90%+ Reduction in Commissioning Time
The project moved from a multi-day configuration process to a 15-minute completion time.
Infrastructure Protection
Breaker-level load limits allow for maximum charger density without risking power outages.
Streamlined Tenant Management
Automated privilege code management allows site admins to handle resident requests instantly, improving the tenant experience.