CREDIT: PANDO ELECTRIC
Pando Electric announced the launch of the Pando Gen 2 Smart Outlet, an electric vehicle (EV) charging platform engineered specifically for the complex realities of multifamily housing. With a design that eliminates the three biggest barriers to EV charging adoption: power constraints, connectivity issues, and maintenance failures, Gen 2 marks a major leap forward in electrifying the nation’s apartment infrastructure.
While traditional EV chargers often require costly panel upgrades, dedicated WiFi/Cellular networks, and ongoing servicing, Pando Gen 2 operates with none of those constraints. Each outlet intelligently manages building power loads, operates offline when needed, and features a modular design that eliminates maintenance.
“Multifamily buildings have been stuck with EV solutions designed for shopping malls and restaurants,” says Aaron Li, CEO of Pando Electric. “Gen 2 changes that. No WiFi. No upgrades. No maintenance. We designed Gen 2 to be the first charger that works with the building and its residents, not against them.”
Gen 2 introduces a suite of features that simplify both installation and use:
- No network dependency – operates even in buildings without WiFi or cellular
- Tap-and-charge access – residents activate charging with a phone, watch, or fob without the need for WiFi or cellular phone service
- Full-building load management – dynamically reroutes unused building power to EV charging
- Modular design – damaged cables can be replaced in seconds, with no electrician required
Unlike conventional EVSEs, which often cost tens of thousands to install only a small handful of stations, Pando Gen 2 is engineered to fit within existing electrical infrastructure. Install costs are up to 70% lower than traditional EV charging systems, with virtually no ongoing maintenance burden for property teams.
With Gen 2, Pando is not only removing barriers to EV adoption, it’s laying the groundwork for a future where buildings participate directly in the energy economy.
