Colliers Partners with EnviroSpark, ChargePoint Unveils Express Grid, and Tesla Completes World's Largest Supercharger as 2025 Closes

Introduction

As 2025 draws to a close, the EV charging industry reflects on a transformative year while continuing to announce developments that will shape infrastructure for years to come. Colliers has partnered with EnviroSpark to deploy charging across commercial properties nationwide, ChargePoint unveiled revolutionary micro-grid technology that could reduce operating costs by 30 percent, and Tesla completed the world's largest Supercharger in California with 168 grid-independent stalls. At Shaffer Construction, Inc., we track these developments to help Los Angeles property owners understand the evolving charging landscape and make informed decisions about their commercial EV charger installations and residential charging solutions. This Christmas Day we examine partnerships expanding charging access, technology innovations reducing costs, state-level initiatives, and the breakthroughs that defined 2025.

Colliers Partners with EnviroSpark for Nationwide EV Charging Deployment

Colliers, the global real estate services and investment management company, announced a strategic partnership with EnviroSpark to expand EV charging infrastructure across office, retail, and mixed-use properties nationwide. The collaboration pairs Colliers' extensive property portfolio with EnviroSpark's turnkey EV charging design, installation, and operation capabilities. The partnership gives Colliers access to EnviroSpark's full suite of ownership models, from turnkey installations to client-owned systems, offering flexibility for property owners navigating the evolving clean transportation landscape. Source: PRNewswire.

Karen Whitt, President of Real Estate Management Services at Colliers U.S., stated that the partnership is a natural extension of their sustainability strategy, focused on future-proofing managed properties and delivering value to clients and communities. EnviroSpark CEO Frank Woodling emphasized that Colliers brings a forward-thinking approach to commercial real estate with reach and resources to scale impact quickly. EnviroSpark has installed more than 10,000 charging ports across 40 states and four Canadian provinces, serving partners including IHG Hotels and Resorts, Asset Living, and First Service Residential. The company also deploys at scale for charge point operators like Tesla, ChargePoint, and Mercedes-Benz.

For commercial property owners in Los Angeles, the Colliers-EnviroSpark partnership demonstrates how major real estate companies are integrating EV charging into their sustainability strategies. Properties that offer charging amenities attract tenants and customers who increasingly expect convenient EV access. Shaffer Construction helps commercial property owners evaluate their charging needs and select equipment that aligns with their operational requirements and tenant expectations.

ChargePoint Unveils Express Grid Micro-Grid Technology

ChargePoint has partnered with Eaton to develop Express Grid, a revolutionary direct current micro-grid charging system that could reduce operating costs by up to 30 percent while cutting space requirements by a similar margin. Rather than converting alternating current from the power grid to DC at each charging station, the technology runs entirely on DC voltage, eliminating wasteful energy conversion steps. The system integrates on-site DC energy sources including battery storage, solar panels, or wind turbines into a unified charging platform. Source: InsideEVs.

A DC-DC converter allows operators to mix grid electricity with renewable sources and optimize energy usage based on pricing fluctuations. The chargers can support charging at up to 3 megawatts, positioning the technology for future ultra-fast charging demands. ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer called it the debut of a new DC charging architecture and a whole product portfolio that branches off from that architecture, describing it as game-changing. ChargePoint will begin offering customized solutions to commercial clients in 2025, with Express Grid deliveries commencing in the second half of 2026.

For property owners considering EV charging infrastructure, ChargePoint's Express Grid technology represents the direction of commercial charging: integrated systems that combine grid power with on-site renewable generation and battery storage. While the technology targets large commercial deployments, the underlying principles of optimizing energy costs through smart grid integration apply to projects of all sizes. Shaffer Construction performs comprehensive electrical load studies that help property owners understand their power capacity and plan for future charging expansion.

Wyoming Develops EV Charging Marketplace for Rural Areas

Wyoming has secured Federal Highway Administration approval for its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plan, positioning the state to develop EV charging infrastructure in rural areas and tourist destinations near Yellowstone. The state was allocated 3.9 million dollars in 2022 and expects 5 million dollars annually through 2026 for a total of 26.8 million dollars for EV infrastructure. Rather than owning or operating charging stations directly, Wyoming will offer grant programs covering 80 percent of installation costs, requiring private companies to contribute the remaining 20 percent. Source: Cowboy State Daily.

Jordan Young of WYDOT emphasized that the state fully intends for this to be a grant program for interested businesses, highlighting private sector involvement. A fully compliant charging station capable of simultaneously charging four vehicles with Level 3 fast chargers costs between 500,000 and 800,000 dollars per site, depending on existing infrastructure and power availability. Operators employ customized power combinations rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, with some using solar arrays, batteries, natural gas, or grid connections depending on location-specific requirements.

Wyoming's approach illustrates how states are adapting EV infrastructure strategies to local conditions. For California property owners, the expanding charging network across western states supports EV adoption by reducing range anxiety for travelers heading to or through Wyoming. As we covered in our analysis of federal EV charging funding disputes, states continue finding ways to deploy infrastructure despite policy uncertainties.

Tesla Completes World's Largest Supercharger in Lost Hills, California

Tesla completed construction of its biggest Supercharger ever in Lost Hills, California, with all 168 charging stalls now operational. Known as Project Oasis, the facility spans 30 acres and operates completely independently from the electrical grid, powered by 10 Megapack batteries and 11 megawatts of solar panels. The station generates approximately 20 gigawatt-hours of energy annually, enough to power roughly 1,700 homes. The site opened partially in July 2025 with 84 stalls and achieved full certification with all 168 stalls operational as of November 25, 2025. Source: Teslarati.

The Lost Hills location features pull-through stalls designed for vehicles towing trailers, particularly appealing to Cybertruck owners. The grid-independent operation demonstrates Tesla's capability to deploy charging infrastructure in remote areas where grid connections may be limited or expensive. The station addresses a significant gap in cross-country travel infrastructure, providing reliable charging in rural California along major travel corridors.

For Los Angeles property owners, Tesla's Lost Hills project showcases the potential of integrating solar generation and battery storage with EV charging infrastructure. While most commercial and residential installations connect to the grid, the underlying concept of using on-site generation to offset energy costs and reduce grid dependence applies broadly. As we noted in our coverage of Tesla's 3D Supercharger maps, the company continues innovating both the user experience and infrastructure capabilities.

2025 EV Charging Technology Breakthroughs: A Year in Review

IEEE Spectrum's review of 2025 transportation stories highlights several EV charging breakthroughs that will shape infrastructure for years to come. Engineers have proposed eliminating galvanic isolation, the transformer-based safety barrier that accounts for roughly 60 percent of charger hardware costs and about half of power losses. This direct power conversion approach could cut charger hardware costs by more than half while improving efficiency by two to three percent, making public charging infrastructure significantly cheaper to deploy. Source: IEEE Spectrum.

In China, BYD achieved megawatt-class charging delivering 400 kilometers of range in five minutes using 1,000-volt platforms and silicon-carbide chips. The company plans to expand from 500 to 4,000 megachargers across China, triple the power of today's best U.S. setups. Meanwhile, ChargePoint introduced Level 2 chargers delivering up to 19.2 kilowatts, roughly double typical home charging speeds. Their new architecture supports multiple connector standards without adapters and enables vehicle-to-grid capabilities, with residential units targeted below 1,000 dollars.

The year highlighted competing infrastructure strategies: China's focus on rapid DC fast-charging networks versus approaches emphasizing scalable AC charging for homes and workplaces where vehicles sit idle most of the time. For property owners, this suggests both fast charging and Level 2 charging have roles to play depending on use cases. Properties where vehicles park for extended periods benefit from Level 2 infrastructure, while locations serving transient traffic may require faster charging options. As we discussed in our coverage of BYD's home charger sharing service, innovative approaches to charging access continue emerging alongside technology improvements.

What These Developments Mean for Los Angeles Property Owners

This Christmas Day brings developments that reinforce several important themes for property owners evaluating EV charging infrastructure. The Colliers-EnviroSpark partnership demonstrates how major real estate companies are making EV charging a standard amenity rather than an optional feature. Properties that fall behind in offering charging access risk losing tenants and customers to competitors who meet these evolving expectations.

ChargePoint's Express Grid technology shows the industry moving toward integrated systems that combine multiple power sources to optimize costs and reliability. While such advanced systems may be beyond the scope of most individual property installations, understanding these trends helps property owners plan for future expansion and technology upgrades.

Wyoming's grant program for rural charging infrastructure illustrates how the national charging network continues expanding into underserved areas. This broader network growth supports EV adoption by assuring potential buyers that charging access exists beyond urban centers, benefiting California property owners by increasing the overall EV market.

Tesla's Lost Hills Supercharger demonstrates the potential for grid-independent charging powered by on-site solar and battery storage. For properties with appropriate solar exposure and space, combining EV charging with renewable generation creates both environmental and economic benefits.

The technology breakthroughs reviewed by IEEE Spectrum suggest continued cost reductions and capability improvements in charging equipment. Property owners investing in infrastructure today benefit from these advances as equipment upgrades and replacements bring next-generation capabilities to their sites.

Conclusion

As 2025 ends, the EV charging industry reflects on a year of significant progress. Partnerships like Colliers-EnviroSpark are bringing charging to commercial properties nationwide, technology innovations like ChargePoint's Express Grid are reducing costs, and infrastructure projects like Tesla's Lost Hills Supercharger are demonstrating new capabilities. For Los Angeles property owners, these developments reinforce the strategic value of investing in EV charging infrastructure while utility rebate programs remain available and before charging access becomes a standard expectation rather than a competitive differentiator. From all of us at Shaffer Construction, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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