Kyle Maki joins UpTime EV Charger as New Director of Business Development
December 11, 2025 / Farmington Hills, MI / UpTime EV Charger
Uptime EV Charger is proud to announce that Kyle Maki joined UpTime EV Charger as the new Director of Business Development, bringing nearly 15 years of deep, hands-on experience across the electric vehicle industry. A true veteran in the EV space, Kyle has dedicated his career to helping organizations and fleet operators successfully transition to sustainable transportation through customer-first solutions, high-touch support, and an unwavering focus on operational excellence.
Throughout his career, Kyle has led high-performing training, customer service, and engineering support teams, consistently delivering exceptional results for both private and commercial EV customers. His expertise spans the full EV ecosystem—including vehicle deployment, charger installation, technical troubleshooting, and customer education—making him a trusted advisor for fleets navigating the complexities of electrification.
Kyle’s work has centered on maximizing uptime, simplifying adoption, and ensuring that every customer receives the guidance and support needed for a smooth, efficient, and successful EV transition. His hands-on experience coordinating large-scale deployments, solving complex technical challenges, and empowering customers through training has established him as a leading voice in EV customer success.
As he steps into his role at UpTime EV Charger, Kyle brings a deep commitment to innovation, reliability, and partnership. He is driven by the belief that electrification should be seamless—and that the right solutions, delivered with care and expertise, can accelerate the industry forward.
Kyle looks forward to advancing UpTime’s mission by fostering strong customer relationships, expanding strategic partnerships, and ensuring that customers nationwide achieve peak performance in their EV operations.
Why Uptime Is the Most Important Metric for EV Charging Success
In the fast growing world of electric vehicles, uptime is everything. A charger that is installed but not working might as well not exist. For property owners, fleet operators, municipalities, and businesses, charger reliability is the foundation of user trust, revenue generation, and long term success. That is why Uptime EV Charger was built around one core mission: delivering maximum uptime for every charging asset.
As EV adoption accelerates, drivers expect charging to be as dependable as fueling a gas vehicle once was. When a charger is down, it disrupts travel plans, frustrates drivers, and damages the reputation of the site host. For commercial locations, downtime also means lost revenue, reduced tenant satisfaction, and missed sustainability goals. High uptime is no longer a nice to have. It is the standard.
Instant Reporting With the Uptime QR Solution
One of the biggest reasons chargers stay offline too long is slow issue reporting. Uptime eliminates that delay with its QR reporting solution. If a driver experiences an issue, they simply scan a QR code and submit a report in about 30 seconds. No phone calls, no waiting. The alert is sent instantly to the Operations Center, where technicians immediately begin resolving the issue. The result is faster response, faster repairs, and higher charger availability.
End to End Infrastructure Support
Uptime is not just a monitoring service. It is a complete EV charging infrastructure partner. From site assessment and permitting to construction, installation, commissioning, platform integration, and maintenance, the company supports every stage of the charger lifecycle. This end to end approach ensures that chargers are installed correctly from the start and maintained at peak performance long after they go live.
Proven at National Scale
Uptime has completed installations and services at more than 1,000 locations across all 50 states. Its monitoring services currently support thousands of chargers, including hundreds of DC fast chargers and thousands of Level 2 units. This national footprint proves the company’s ability to scale while maintaining consistent reliability and performance across diverse markets and use cases.
Always On Support That Protects Your Investment
Behind every charger is a network operations team working around the clock. With 24/7 monitoring and rapid response protocols, Uptime ensures that issues are identified and addressed before they turn into long outages. This proactive approach protects both the driver experience and the long term value of the charging investment.
Uptime Is the Difference Between Installed and Operational
Installing EV chargers is only the first step. Keeping them working is what truly matters. With instant reporting, full lifecycle service, nationwide coverage, and nonstop monitoring, Uptime EV Charger delivers what the industry needs most: reliable charging that drivers can trust and businesses can depend on.
