Case Study: L-Charge and Epic Charging Put Up Hybrid Public and Fleet Charging Site in Days, Grid Free!

In a market where EV adoption is outpacing grid readiness, L-Charge and Epic Charging partnered to deliver a fast, flexible, and fully interoperable EV charging solution with no utility connection required. Together, they deployed an off-grid hybrid charging site serving both commercial fleets and public EV drivers, all managed through Epic’s OCPP 2.0.1 software platform.

Challenge
A high-traffic location in a major metro area had strong demand for EV charging but lacked access to grid power. Traditional infrastructure would have taken months to permit, design, and connect, delaying electrification for fleets and cutting off public charging access in a critical area. The site owner needed a turnkey solution that could go live immediately, serve mixed users(public and his own fleet) and operate independently from the utility grid.

Solution
L-Charge delivered ultra-fast, off-grid EV chargers powered by low-carbon fuels (such as RNG and flare gas). Installation took just days and required no permitting or utility coordination. Epic Charging provided a plug-and-play Charge Point Management System (CPMS) using OCPP 2.0.1, allowing for real-time monitoring, remote support, and seamless integration with both Payter credit card readers and Epic’s mobile app.

Key Highlights for Fleets

• Speed: Site went live in under 1 week: no utility lead time, no grid work
• ROI: Site serves fleet vehicles and the public EV drivers, maximizing ROI for the client
• Power Output: Ultra-fast DC charging, suitable for cars, vans, trucks, and busses
• CAPEX free: Available as Charging-as-a-Service: no upfront hardware investment required, pay only per kWh used
• Ease of Payments: Drivers pay with a bank card or app, no account or login needed
• Future-Proof: OCPP 2.0.1 ensures compatibility with evolving software features

The Impact
With this deployment, the operator was able to begin EV fleet operations immediately while providing public access to fast charging in an underserved area. Instead of waiting on grid permits, the site became a fully functioning asset generating revenue and cutting emissions from day one.

Why It Matters
For fleet managers juggling electrification timelines, budget constraints, and uncertain utility schedules, this model changes the game. It shows that one deployment can:

• Bring grid-like priced EV charging in a week, not years
• Start serving operational needs now, risk and CAPEX free
• Generate public usage by making your chargers work smart, not hard
• Eliminate diesel miles from the road today, not tomorrow

For more, visit www.epiccharging.com and www.l-charge.net