EVgo Scalable Charger
Deployment System

NRG
Project Details

Scalable EV charging and signage system integrating modified hardware and branded components for rapid national deployment.

Client: NRG EVgo
Design Team: Max Beach, Jesus Galaz, Leizl Estipona
Date Completed: 2014

  • Environment
  • EV Charging
  • Interactive
  • Products
  • Visualization

EVgo (formerly NRG EVgo) launched a national initiative to expand its EV charging network through scalable, multi-phase site installations. To maximize early infrastructure investments, Linespace was brought in to design a system that could visually communicate site readiness before activation, and later expand as demand increased—using local field technicians for on-site deployment.

Linespace developed a modular visual signage system that could be installed using basic tools and field instructions, enabling a branded EVgo presence even before power was available. Lightweight sign kits included pole-mounted graphics, PVC panels, and branded messaging to indicate the site’s future activation—providing visual impact and public awareness from day one.

In parallel, Linespace collaborated with EVgo’s operations and product teams to adapt the existing Lite-On EV charger for a more flexible deployment model. The unit was modified to incorporate a tap-to-pay POS reader and reconfigured for rapid field assembly, allowing non-specialist technicians to handle installation and grid connection with minimal effort.

To ensure consistency and speed during rollout, Linespace also delivered a digital installation and assembly guide. The result is a fully integrated system that supported EVgo’s aggressive network expansion goals—offering scalable hardware, clear branding, and a field-tested deployment strategy optimized for national reach.