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These EV chargers hang from garage ceilings – and install in hours

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These EV chargers hang from garage ceilings – and install in hours

Voltpost made its name turning lampposts into EV chargers. Now it wants to hang them from garage ceilings and bolt them to apartment-building walls.

The New York-based startup has launched two new versions of its Voltpost Air Level 2 charger: the Voltpost Air Ceiling Mount, designed for parking garages, and the Surface Mount, which attaches to walls and pedestals.

Both are aimed at property owners who want to add EV charging without digging up a parking lot or carrying out a major garage renovation. Voltpost says the chargers can be installed in hours with little or no trenching, cutting installation costs by up to 70%. That’s the company’s estimate, and actual savings will depend on the site and its existing electrical infrastructure.

The Ceiling Mount is (of course) installed overhead, with Voltpost’s AutoCoil cable lowering when it’s needed and retracting afterward. That keeps charging cables off the garage floor, where they can become a tripping hazard or be damaged by vehicles, water, or snow.

The Surface Mount uses the same retractable setup but is designed for walls and pedestals. That gives property owners another option in parking lots and garages where a suitable pole or ceiling isn’t available.

Both models can be ordered with one or two charging ports and either J1772 or NACS connectors. Each Level 2 charger delivers up to 9.6 kW, which Voltpost says can add about 25-30 miles of range per hour, depending on the EV.

Drivers can pay through the Voltpost app, by credit card, or with an RFID card.


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