Evolve Energy Comes Out of Stealth to Unveil Evo2, the EV Charging Platform Built for Hotels

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 22, 2025

Evolve Energy came out of stealth today to unveil Evo2, a hotel-native EV charging platform created by Raul Dominguez (ex-Tesla Supercharger, ex-Rivian RAN) and Aman Khan, PhD (ex-Siemens Energy). After operating in stealth, the company is opening early reservations and inviting investor conversations for its pre-seed round. Evo2 pairs dual-outlet smart receptacles with hospitality-first software so properties can add many charging stalls quickly, keep uptime high, and make charging feel like part of the guest journey.

Why a platform for hotels. Public charging has chased speed and spectacle. Hotels need the opposite: coverage, reliability, and operational fit. Guests park for hours, usually overnight. Staff must manage access, billing, and support without new complexity at the front desk. Traditional pedestal chargers are costly to deploy at scale and introduce field components that are prone to failure. Evolve Energy’s thesis is simple: move intelligence to software, keep the field hardware robust, and price the system so operators can afford enough stalls to meet real demand.

What Evo2 is. Evo2 is not a tethered charger. It uses universal NEMA 14-50 receptacles in a compact, weather-resistant enclosure, two per unit, controlled by an on-device module and a cloud platform. Hotels keep their lots clean and flexible while supporting the portable Level-2 connectors many drivers already carry. Evo2 supports up to 9.6 kW, which can add up to 44 miles of range per hour depending on the vehicle. Properties gain room-key or mobile-credential access, folio posting, dynamic load balancing, AI-assisted “plug and check in” authentication, and portfolio-level analytics across multiple sites.

The economics story. Investors care about unit economics and scalability. Evo2 lowers the cost per usable stall by combining dual-outlet density with retrofit-friendly installs that use existing capacity where possible. Hotels can deploy dozens of stalls at once, capture predictable overnight demand, and tie sessions directly to stays and loyalty programs. Lower install cost, higher stall count, and software-enabled revenue controls are designed to produce attractive payback periods while lifting guest satisfaction.

“Hotels do not need another complicated pedestal out front. They need a reliable way to electrify the entire lot,” said Raul Dominguez, co-founder and CEO of Evolve Energy. “Evo2 lets operators add more stalls at a fraction of the cost, keep maintenance predictable, and make charging feel like an extension of the check-in experience. That is how you win guest loyalty and turn parking into a real RevPAR-boosting amenity.”

Product design and reliability. By avoiding dangling cables, spring-loaded wiring, payment terminals, plastic screens, and mechanically actuated plugs, Evo2 eliminates many of the field components that drive maintenance tickets. Bollard-style lighting improves visibility and safety without drawing attention away from the property. The low-profile form factor blends with modern architecture so parking looks organized rather than cluttered.

“We get asked, ‘Why build hardware when software is easier?’ The answer is vertical integration,” Dominguez added. “Vertically integrated hardware design is vital to controlling quality; and it builds a strong moat. We never set out to be another white-label CPO. The compute and on-device intelligence needed to unlock our AI features isn’t available in most Level-2 solutions today, so we built the most intelligent Level-2 device we could, and it isn’t a tethered charger; it’s an outlet-based system.”

“Outlets plus software is the resilient pattern,” said Aman Khan, PhD, co-founder and CTO. “We engineered Evo2 so the hardware stays simple and robust, while orchestration lives in the cloud. That choice improves uptime, accelerates feature delivery, and keeps total cost of ownership in check.”

Market context for investors. Hotels are a large, under-served charging venue where long-dwell behavior aligns with Level-2 economics. The addressable base includes tens of thousands of properties across North America. As EV penetration grows, charging becomes a booking filter and a differentiating amenity. Short regulatory note: in California, Title 24 (CALGreen) explicitly supports EV-ready, receptacle-based pathways for long-dwell parking, Evo2 aligns with that direction.

Traction and roadmap. Pilot deployments are being prepared in the Lake Tahoe region to validate uptime and guest experience in challenging weather and high-season demand. The company is partnering with hospitality stakeholders on PMS integrations, standard folio workflows, and installation playbooks that help portfolios scale across markets. Evolve Energy is planning the certifications required for broader commercialization and will prioritize regions where EV-ready parking requirements and guest demand are rising fastest.

Availability and funding. Early reservations for Evo2 are open to hotels, resorts, and installation partners seeking priority access. Evolve Energy is also opening a pre-seed funding round to finish building out its tech stack, complete certifications, scale manufacturing, and expand go-to-market efforts.

About Evolve Energy. Evolve Energy builds hotel-native EV charging solutions that pair smart, right-sized receptacles with intuitive software. The Evo2 Platform helps properties electrify more stalls quickly, manage access with room keys or mobile credentials, balance loads safely, and elevate the look and feel of the lot through integrated design. EV charging is often the first and last amenity a guest encounters at a hotel, and Evolve Energy is focused on making that experience consistently pleasant. Join the waitlist at evolveenergy.io/waitlist. Visit evolveenergy.io or contact info@evolveenergy.io.