Curo Charging, the Nation’s First Virtual EV Charging Depot Platform for Fleets

Curo is reshaping EV fleet charging with its Virtual Depot platform– a first-of-its-kind network that lets fleets access leasable EV chargers already installed at existing sites, eliminating the need for costly new infrastructure.

Curo is Accelerating EV Fleet Electrification – Why Now?

Fleet electrification is moving from a goal to a necessity as businesses seek greater efficiency, lower logistics cost, and reduced emissions. Yet, the high price and complexity of building dedicated charging infrastructure remains a major barrier.

Curo’s smart leasing platform allows EV charger owners to rent out underused stations during off-peak hours to commercial fleets. The result? A cost-effective, scalable, and efficient charging ecosystem that benefits site hosts, fleet operators, and drivers alike.

“At Curo, we see a significant imbalance between the number of EVs on the road and the availability of charging infrastructure. Right now there are about thirteen electric vehicles for every one charger, so any charger sitting idle is a costly missed opportunity,” said Kieran White, CEO of Curo. “Fleets are actively seeking more charging options and will happily put those underutilized chargers to work, maximizing their use and value. Our model at Curo allows fleets to avoid hefty upfront infrastructure costs, provides site hosts with new revenue streams, and gives fleet operators dedicated access to reliable charging.”

Curo is operating in 18 U.S. states, working with some of the largest charging owners and fleets in the nation. Earlier this year, Curo partnered with AmpUp, integrating robust charging management software and network support to ensure reliability and ease of use for both fleet operators and site hosts. This collaboration helps maximize infrastructure efficiency and supports the rapid scaling of EV fleets on the platform.

Solving the Infrastructure Puzzle

One of the most significant barriers to fleet electrification is the cost and complexity of building dedicated charging infrastructure. A virtual fleet model solves problems by reducing costs and range issues, while also enabling more efficient charging operations and route optimization across large geographic areas.

By tapping into Curo’s Virtual Depot model, fleets can plug into existing charging infrastructure, bypassing the need for costly builds and long permitting processes. Curo is working with a range of asset owners to build out the virtual depot network, from leading property ownership groups to small business and office property owners.

A Win-Win-Win for EV Charging

This project introduces a new level of flexibility and profitability into the EV ecosystem.

For Site Hosts: Property owners can now turn underutilized charging stations into revenue-generating assets by leasing them to fleets overnight or around the clock. This approach not only increases ROI on charging hardware but does so without interfering with daytime business operations.

For Fleet Operators: Fleets benefit from distributed, scalable access to charging without investing in infrastructure. This means lower upfront costs, faster EV deployment, simplified logistics for drivers, no need to negotiate installations on leased sites.

For Fleet Drivers: Drivers benefit from dedicated overnight charging, eliminating range anxiety and ensuring vehicles are ready each morning.

EVinfo.net spoke with Raul Arredondo, Founder and Principal Consultant, eMobility Strategy & Marketing LLC.

“The best strategies are the ones that seem obvious after you hear them. This is how I think about Curo’s solutions on leveraging existing EV Charging infrastructure to make fleets more efficient while also generating revenue for the assent owners. What’s more, the founding team’s desire to scale up while minimizing their cost is the go to market plan I advise to most of my customers. It’s great to see a startup helping both fleets electrify their operations as well as support the growth of the EV charging infrastructure,” said Arredondo.

Building the Future of Maximized EV Charging

As demand for EV fleets grows, so does the need for smart, shared infrastructure. Curo and its partners are delivering just that – a charging network that works harder, costs less, and powers the road ahead.

Owners and managers of EV chargers at commercial properties, as well as fleet managers seeking instant, affordable charging solutions, can visit curocharging.com to plug into the Curo network and access new revenue or charging opportunities.