KYLE, Texas — XCharge North America and Energy Plus will deliver one of America’s largest battery-backed EV charging depots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, featuring 44 GridLink battery-integrated chargers with 9.46 MWh storage across 88 parking spaces. Slated for Q2 2026 opening under the Eplug brand, the site demonstrates grid-independent, American-made charging for dense urban environments.
The partnership combines XCharge’s proprietary GridLink technology—capable of 99.99% uptime—with Energy Plus’ local construction expertise to create a scalable model for fleet operators and daily commuters.
GridLink Specs: 9.46 MWh Powers Urban Density
Each GridLink unit packs containerized battery storage directly with DC fast charging, bypassing grid constraints typical of high-density NYC deployments.
Williamsburg depot technical details:
- 44 GridLink chargers → 88 total parking spaces
- 9.46 MWh total storage capacity
- UL 9540 / UL 1973 compliant for safety and interoperability
- Q2 2026 operational in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood
- American-made hardware and local construction
Batteries store energy during off-peak hours for rapid peak delivery, enabling 99.99% uptime even during grid stress or outages.
Eplug Network: Everyday Charging Meets Fleet Scale
Energy Plus operates the site under Eplug, emphasizing driver-friendly amenities and predictable economics.
Consumer + fleet features:
- Transparent, competitive pricing with loyalty program planned
- Scheduling optimization for fleet operators
- “Café-like” familiarity through local partnerships
- Minimal footprint for maximum space utilization
“This is what American-made electrification looks like… as easy to use as stepping into your local café,” said Moshe Lefkowitz, Energy Plus founder.
Strategic Advantages for Grid-Strapped Cities
Brooklyn’s megahub proves battery-integrated charging solves urban infrastructure bottlenecks.
Key benefits:
- No costly grid upgrades required for high-power delivery
- Storage arbitrage revenue from off-peak energy purchase
- Outage resilience maintaining service during power disruptions
- Fleet scalability with reserved scheduling and analytics
“Helping launch the East Coast’s largest battery-backed fast-charging depot is a defining moment for XCharge NA and for the EV industry,” said Aatish Patel, XCharge NA co-founder.
Blueprint for National Expansion
Williamsburg establishes the Eplug playbook for other constrained metros, blending XCharge hardware with Energy Plus execution.
The model targets:
- Urban cores with limited grid capacity
- Mixed consumer/fleet high-traffic sites
- Markets prioritizing domestic manufacturing
- Networks demanding 99.99% uptime guarantees
Frequently Asked Questions: Brooklyn Battery EV Depot
When does the Brooklyn Eplug depot open?
Q2 2026, featuring 44 GridLink chargers with 9.46 MWh storage across 88 spaces.
What makes GridLink chargers grid-independent?
Integrated battery storage (9.46 MWh total) delivers power without utility upgrades, ideal for dense urban sites.
Who operates the Williamsburg charging depot?
Energy Plus under Eplug brand, with XCharge providing battery-integrated GridLink hardware.
Will Eplug expand beyond New York?
Yes, the Brooklyn model targets other major U.S. cities with fleet and consumer charging.
Source: XCharge North America
