Voltpost announced the launch of its Voltpost Air program during Climate Week
Voltpost announced the launch of its Voltpost Air program during Climate Week in New York
At ZeroMission, we believe that the transition to zero-emission transport is not just about vehicles, it’s about creating smart, scalable infrastructure ecosystems that can support them. The recent launch at this year's Climate Week in New York of Voltpost Air marks a breakthrough moment in that journey.
By transforming existing lampposts and utility poles into durable Level 2 charging hubs, Voltpost has shown how innovation and practicality can work hand in hand. For cities, fleets, and communities, this approach could redefine the pace and accessibility of electrification.
Why Voltpost Air Matters
The adoption of electric vehicles is accelerating globally. Yet, one of the greatest barriers continues to be charging infrastructure:
Urban density leaves little space for new charging hubs.
Civil works can be costly and disruptive, slowing down deployment.
Equity concerns mean that charging access often fails to reach underserved communities.
Voltpost Air directly addresses these pain points. With its modular, elevated design, it can be installed in hours, mounted on wood or metal lampposts, and configured for one or two charging points. This flexibility reduces upfront costs, cuts complexity, and ensures that charging is available where people live, work, and travel.
The first installation at Brooklyn’s MADE Bush Terminal during Climate Week demonstrates more than just technological capability; it proves that scalable, curbside charging is achievable today, not tomorrow.
The Fleet Perspective
For fleets, curbside and near-depot charging is mission critical. As more operators adopt electric vans, trucks, and service vehicles, they require charging that is:
Reliable: Vehicles must be ready for daily duty cycles without downtime.
Visible: Drivers need easy access, not long detours or bottlenecks.
Cost-effective: Infrastructure investments must align with operational budgets.
Voltpost Air’s elevated mounting reduces vandalism risk and weather interference, ensuring consistent uptime, something every fleet manager values. Its integration with the Voltpost App also adds transparency, offering live status updates, flexible payment systems, and monitoring capabilities that fleets can integrate into their wider telematics and operations platforms.
By enabling charging in the heart of dense cities, Voltpost Air gives last-mile and service fleets the ability to operate electric vehicles closer to customers and communities, without depending solely on expensive depot charging hubs.
Innovation Through Retrofit
ZeroMission has long advocated for using what we already have to accelerate the EV transition. Voltpost Air is the perfect example of retrofit innovation:
Minimal disruption: No need for major roadworks or grid reconstruction.
Scalable model: The solution can be replicated globally wherever lampposts or utility poles are present.
Equitable impact: Infrastructure expansion reaches more neighbourhoods, not just premium commercial districts.
This kind of thinking doesn’t just expand EV infrastructure, it future-proofs urban mobility by embedding charging in the everyday fabric of the city.
Policy, Partnerships, and Proof of Concept
What makes Voltpost Air especially exciting is the collaboration that brought it to life. Backed by NYCEDC, NYSERDA, and Con Edison, this deployment aligns with New York City’s vision for sustainable mobility and economic innovation. The pilot at MADE Bush Terminal sets a precedent for public-private partnerships that enable rapid testing, scaling, and replication.
As Doreen M. Harris, President & CEO of NYSERDA, noted: this isn’t just another charger, it’s a model for integrating innovation into existing infrastructure statewide.
With expansion already underway across Illinois, Michigan, California, and Massachusetts, Voltpost is proving that lamppost charging is not niche; it’s scalable and national.
ZeroMission’s Take: How This Fits Into FleetOps360° Fleet Modernisation
At ZeroMission, we see Voltpost Air as more than a charging solution. It’s part of a FleetOps360° Fleet Modernisation strategy, where fleets benefit from:
Intelligent planning: Identifying where curbside charging complements depot and rapid-charging hubs.
Data integration: Merging real-time charger data with fleet telematics for smarter dispatching.
Operational flexibility: Supporting mixed fleets of EV, hybrid, HVO, and even hydrogen by aligning infrastructure with needs.
The result is not just more chargers, it’s a connected charging ecosystem that enables fleets to transition smoothly, reduce costs, and achieve sustainability targets without operational disruption.
Looking Ahead
Voltpost Air represents a crucial step toward democratising EV charging. By taking an everyday piece of urban infrastructure and transforming it into a clean energy solution, Voltpost is proving that scalable electrification is about integration, not just innovation.
For cities, it’s a chance to roll out charging quickly, equitably, and cost-effectively. For fleets, it’s an opportunity to reduce downtime, improve visibility, and ensure reliable operations. And for all of us, it’s a sign that the road to net zero doesn’t always require starting from scratch, sometimes it means rethinking what’s already around us.
At ZeroMission, we’ll continue to champion these breakthroughs, ensuring that fleets and cities alike have the intelligence, insights, and tools to make the most of innovations like Voltpost Air.