Moon Five Technologies has announced plans to install more than 450 EV charging units at multifamily properties in Los Angeles and San Francisco, following a $3.4 million grant from the California Energy Commission under the REACH 3.0 program. This initiative is focused on providing EV charging access to underserved communities, particularly renters in disadvantaged areas, and will be supported by partnerships with local nonprofit housing providers.

Moon Five Technologies’ plug-and-play units connect directly downstream of a tenant’s existing electric meter and monitor available power, allowing tenants to charge EVs without requiring utility-driven infrastructure upgrades. This model bypasses the need for building-wide electrical upgrades or landlord involvement, with installation times claimed to be as short as two weeks from initial coordination through permitting and final installation.

The company’s solution uses a proprietary energy management system and bidirectional-ready charger. By creating a dedicated circuit downstream of each tenant’s meter, Moon Five enables apartment-level load balancing to avoid overloads and optimize energy use. Technical features include capacity for load shedding and bidirectional energy resiliency, which are intended to support eventual grid integration and offer tenants more control over energy usage.

The deployment will prioritize buildings and neighborhoods most impacted by limited infrastructure investment, air pollution and climate vulnerability, as listed by the California Energy Commission’s REACH 3.0 program requirements.

“EV charging has never really been built for renters until now,” said Stephan Ng, CEO of Moon Five Technologies. “Our unique model puts renters first, making it possible to install reliable, affordable charging without costly upgrades or utility delays. This grant allows us to bring that vision to life in communities that have historically been excluded from clean transportation infrastructure, while delivering on our mission to make equitable, resilient EV charging a reality for every renter.”

Installations are scheduled to begin in early 2026.

Source: Moon Five Technologies