What Just Happened with Volta Charging
In mid-2025, Shell announced it would wind down Volta Charging and Volta Media, dismantling over 2,000 EV charging stations nationwide by the end of the year. The decision reflects a strategic shift toward fast-charging infrastructure at Shell-branded locations like conventional gas station hubs, instead of supporting a retail-based destination charging network.
Volta began in 2010 as an EV charging provider supported by digital screens displaying advertisements. It launched with promise, even earning a $2 billion SPAC valuation in 2021. But by late 2024, the business was losing approximately $140 million a year, prompting Shell to attempt a sale, one that unfortunately never materialized, leading to the decision to pull the plug.
Some competitors, like Tesla, Electrify America, EVgo, IONNA, Mercedes-Benz, and BP Pulse, are leaning into fixed-lease models, where they pay rent per parking stall and assume full operational responsibility. That makes sense if you're looking for simplicity and a single brand experience. But if you're looking for flexibility, revenue diversification, and customization… you might find those models a bit limiting.
Why EOS Is Different… and Better
1. Tailored EV Charging That Matches Your Users
Not every property serves the same audience. EOS offers custom designed chargers tailored to your tenant or customer mix. Whether it’s sleek branding for high end retail, fast turnaround for office users, or community-style stations for multifamily housing, your chargers reflect your site, not a one-size-fits-many model.
2. Multiple Revenue Streams (More Than Just Charging Fees)
Every EOS charger is upgraded with integrated digital out of home (DOOH) advertising. That means your site can generate ad revenue, support on-site promotions, and even highlight tenant deals, while we handle creative design and ad programming too.
3. Powerful Data Insights You Actually Own
Our chargers don’t just power cars, they collect anonymous user data like session times, dwell patterns, and usage trends. We give you access to that data, empowering smarter decisions about amenity placement, promotional timing, and consumer behavior, something the big networks rarely provide.
4. Flexible Deal Structures
- EOS Purchase Program: You own the hardware outright, retain up to 90% of charging revenue, and tap into incentives that offset upfront costs.
- EOS Owned & Operated Program: Zero upfront cost. EOS handles installation, maintenance, electricity, and operations while you enjoy passive revenue and enhanced service offerings.
Turning the Volta Void into an Advantage
Volta’s departure doesn’t have to be a setback, it’s a rare opportunity to rip and replace outdated chargers with platform-based, future-ready solutions that add value to your property, not drain it.
EOS makes switching seamless. We manage removal and installation, ensuring consistent charging service throughout. And we design the setup so your property retains traffic, increases engagement, and positions you firmly in the clean energy future.
Ready to Chat?
If you’d like to explore how EOS can outperform the national networks and align precisely with your property’s needs, let’s talk. We’ll walk you through a site assessment, tailor a solution, and give you a preview of the live data insights you could gain, all before installation begins.
Contact us today:
📞 (800) 746-3419
✉️ sales@eoslinx.com
