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Our Approach

From site control
to long-term operations.

Gridlane executes the full development lifecycle for DC fast charging infrastructure. We do not hand off, outsource, or walk away. Every phase is owned and accountable.

Why It Matters

Most charging programs fail
before they open.

Utility delays, permitting failures, and uncontrolled sites account for the majority of EV infrastructure project cancellations and cost overruns. Gridlane is built to eliminate each of these failure modes through disciplined, sequential development execution.

24mo+
Typical utility delay when engagement starts late
60%
Of charging projects never reach commercial operation
150kW
Minimum Gridlane port output standard
Development Phases
01
Site Identification
and Control

Every Gridlane project begins with rigorous site qualification. We evaluate traffic counts, proximity to freeway interchange, utility service availability, and commercial viability before entering any site agreement. Controlled sites only — no speculative or uncontrolled locations.

Traffic and corridor analysis — freeway interchange proximity, ADT counts, and travel pattern review
Site agreement negotiation — long-term ground leases or license agreements with defined development rights
Preliminary utility review — available service capacity and required upgrade assessment before site commitment
02
Utility Coordination
and Interconnection

High-power DC fast charging requires transformer upgrades, new service entrances, and formal interconnection agreements with the local distribution utility. Gridlane initiates utility engagement at project inception, not after construction begins. This single discipline eliminates the most common cause of charging program failure.

Load study submission — formal capacity request and load impact analysis with the serving utility
Service entrance design — coordinated with utility engineering for required transformer and metering configuration
Demand management planning — peak demand coordination and load-shifting strategy where applicable
03
Permitting
and Entitlements

Gridlane manages the full permitting process in-house. We do not delegate permitting to general contractors or third-party consultants without direct oversight. AHJ coordination, building permits, electrical inspections, and zoning compliance are all managed as internal program deliverables.

AHJ pre-application meetings — early jurisdiction engagement to identify requirements and reduce approval cycle time
Building and electrical permits — full set submission with stamped engineering drawings
Environmental and zoning review — compliance documentation and variance management where required
04
Construction
and Commissioning

Civil, electrical, and EVSE installation are managed as a single coordinated program. Gridlane does not fragment construction across uncoordinated vendors. Our project management team maintains full accountability from groundbreak through final commissioning and energization.

Civil and electrical construction — coordinated site prep, conduit, service entrance, and equipment installation
EVSE installation and configuration — charger mounting, network enrollment, and operational testing
Final commissioning and energization — utility sign-off, inspection close-out, and network activation
05
Operations
and Network Management

Gridlane operates what it builds. Our operations team maintains 24/7 remote monitoring, documented response SLAs, and preventive maintenance programs across every location. Uptime is not aspirational — it is contractually tracked and operationally enforced.

24/7 remote monitoring — real-time network visibility with automated fault detection and alert routing
Rapid-response dispatch — documented SLA response times for hardware failures and service interruptions
Preventive maintenance program — scheduled inspections, connector testing, and component replacement protocols
Technical Standards

Infrastructure built
to perform, not just exist.

Gridlane specifies and installs equipment to infrastructure-grade standards. Every technical decision is made with long-term operational reliability as the primary criterion.

Output Standard
150 kW minimum per port
All Gridlane installations meet 150 kW minimum per port, with 350 kW capable architecture at corridor locations designed for heavy-vehicle dwell time.
Connector Standard
CCS and NACS capable
Multi-standard charging capability across all installations. Gridlane sites are specified to serve the full range of current and emerging light-duty and commercial EV platforms.
Uptime Target
99% network availability
Network-level uptime target tracked per location per month. Availability data is documented and reported. Locations that do not meet standard trigger corrective maintenance protocols.
Monitoring
24/7 remote visibility
All Gridlane sites operate under continuous remote monitoring. Fault detection, session data, and network health are tracked in real time with automated alert routing to the operations team.
Power Architecture
Utility-coordinated design
Every service entrance and transformer specification is coordinated with the serving utility prior to design finalization. No assumptions on available capacity — only confirmed service agreements.
NEVI Alignment
Program-ready standards
Gridlane installations are designed to meet NEVI technical requirements including port minimums, uptime standards, payment system compliance, and data reporting obligations.
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