Skycharger, in partnership with Electric Era, has commissioned a new public fast-charging site at Palomar Valero, located at 873 Palomar Street in Chula Vista. The project marks an important step in the companies’ joint effort to expand EV charging access along the I-5 corridor, stretching from Washington state to the Mexico border.
The new site is equipped with four dual-port fast chargers, each delivering 200 kilowatts of power, allowing up to eight vehicles to charge at once. It also includes a grid-tied battery energy storage system that provides 120 kW of supplemental power, helping to balance peak demand and manage time-of-use fluctuations. By integrating charging and storage, the project ensures reliable charging service for drivers while supporting local grid stability. “This site is an important location, providing corridor charging for cross-border traffic, as well as local EV drivers from the neighboring communities of Chula Vista and National City,” said Johannes Copeland, Chief Operating Officer of Skycharger. “By working with industry leaders like Electric Era, we’re not only able to deliver advanced, battery-backed charging infrastructure today, but also to enable the transition to zero-emission transportation for both drivers and fleets across the region.”
Electric Era delivered a fully integrated fast-charging solution, combining charging dispensers, a battery energy storage system, and an advanced energy management system that enables efficient and resilient operation. Tait Services acted as the EPC contractor, overseeing site construction and station installation.
