EvoCharge, a long-time EV charging provider, has announced it is shutting down its business, with all operations set to end by October 31, 2025. The company, owned by Phillips & Temro, cited tough conditions in the EV charging market as the reason for closing. New charger sales were halted on September 24, and support for its network and mobile app will be discontinued at the end of October.
For businesses, property managers, and multi-family sites relying on EvoCharge, this sudden exit poses an immediate challenge. Without proper planning, commercial sites face potential downtime and loss of service for their drivers and tenants. EvoCharge equipment was built on the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), meaning the hardware can often connect to other networks, so owners now need a new reliable partner to ensure their stations remain functional and future-proof.
That’s where Liberty Plugins comes in. As one of the industry’s most trusted Charge Station Management System (CSMS) providers, Liberty offers a seamless transition path for EvoCharge customers.
EvoCharge has committed to updating its website with transition resources through the end of October and is directing customers to reach out with questions. But as the market adjusts, Liberty Plugins is already prepared to step in, ensuring that organizations can continue to provide dependable EV charging without interruption.
Other EV Charging Companies Have Failed, Leaving Customers High and Dry
Alongside EvoCharge, several other EV charging companies have exited the market in recent years, leaving many customers without reliable support. High-profile examples include Shell Recharge, Bosch and BorgWarner, and Enel X, all of which scaled back or ended their charging operations, creating uncertainty for users who depended on their products and services. In contrast, Liberty has consistently stepped in to ensure that these customers are not left behind, providing service, support, and continuity where others fell short. With EvoCharge’s closure, Liberty is once again committed to taking care of affected customers, delivering the reliability and peace of mind that EV drivers deserve.
Liberty Access Platform, The Company’s OCPP Backend, Will Take Good Care of EvoCharge Customers
The platform that Liberty will migrate EvoCharge chargers to is the Liberty Access Platform™, the company’s OCPP-compliant backend. Liberty’s team will assist in transitioning stranded EvoCharge EVSE to this system, ensuring seamless integration and continued operation. The Liberty Access Platform™ is designed to manage a wide range of OCPP chargers, including Liberty’s DC fast chargers, Hydra™ connected units, and CodeConnect™ chargers, allowing all devices to be monitored and controlled together within a single, unified platform.
90 Days Free Network Services to All Current Evocharge Clients Who Make the Switch
Liberty is offering a special promotion for current EvoCharge clients who transition to its platform: 90 days of free network services. This limited-time offer is designed to ensure a smooth migration and provide immediate value to customers impacted by EvoCharge’s closure. Clients who make the switch can take advantage of Liberty’s reliable network, dedicated support, and advanced management tools at no cost for the first three months. Learn more here.
A Long History of EV Charging Innovation by Liberty Plugins
Liberty Plugins has a long track record of innovation in EV infrastructure. Since 2009, the company has introduced pioneering solutions like the Hydra™ hardware-based Charge Station Management System.
The introduction of the patented Hydra™ Charge Station Manager in 2012 was a turning point for both Liberty Plugins and the EV charging industry. Hydra remains the only hardware-based charge station management system (CSMS) on the market, offering a unique combination of simplicity, flexibility, and power.
With a single Hydra unit, operators can enable access control, revenue-grade metering, reporting, and load management for up to ten Level 2 chargers. This versatility allows system designers and owners to upgrade existing chargers into fully capable smart chargers or to configure new Level 2 and DC fast-charging (DCFC) stations in custom arrangements that meet specific site needs.
More than a decade later, the Hydra™ continues to set the standard for reliability and adaptability, delivering features and performance that no other solution has been able to match.
Liberty boasts other innovations, such as the Liberty Access Platform for cloud-based administration, and the CodeConnect™ family of encryption-based chargers.
The Liberty Access Platform is a cloud-based management dashboard designed to give administrators full control over EV charging networks. It offers easy oversight across pricing, session durations, energy allocation, and load management, putting all the essential tools at your fingertips. With the platform, operators can manage users and drivers, configure default charging settings, control payment options, and enforce notification rules. It supports both Level-2 and DC fast chargers, enabling real-time monitoring of charger locations and assignments.
Reporting capabilities are robust: you can track detailed user and employee usage, analyze session durations, energy consumption, and associated costs, and generate billing and financial summaries for your network. The Liberty Access Platform is built for operators who need visibility and agility across complex charging deployments.
With more than 3,500 customer-owned Level 2 ports deployed across North America, Liberty has established itself as a trusted name in the EV charging space.
Liberty Plugins and Wallbox Partner to Deliver the Lowest-Cost EV Charging Management Solution
In August, EVinfo.net reported that Liberty Plugins, Inc., a pioneer in EV charge station management since 2009, has joined forces with Wallbox, a global leader in EV charging hardware, to launch the U.S.-made Liberty CodeConnect™ Wallbox Charger. This new solution merges Wallbox’s Pulsar Plus EV charger with Liberty’s patented CodeConnect encryption technology, enabling access control and payment features without the need for an internet connection.
Available in 40A and 48A versions, the Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger is priced at $1,495 per unit, with a flat subscription fee of just $9 per month. One of its key strengths is the ability to provide fully managed charging in areas where network connections are unavailable or undesirable. This makes it ideal for deployment in rural parks, remote tourist destinations, and other locations with limited connectivity. It is also well-suited to facilities where cybersecurity restrictions prevent external devices from accessing internal networks.
For cost-sensitive customers, including housing developments, small businesses, and community organizations, the charger provides a secure and practical managed charging solution without the burden of expensive subscriptions or complex network setups.
Liberty offers an excellent solution for stranded EvoCharge users. Contact Liberty for more information.
