As the push for electric vehicles increases, including potential government subsidies for infrastructure, one business development is a strategy to provide capital in advance for charging networks, including at commercial real estate. The customer pays a fee for the use.

This approach popped up in January, with a Texas-based company launching Amperage Capital, backed by some large Dallas family offices. The company would invest in designated EV charging spaces in multifamily developments by paying for construction costs and charging equipment, according to a press release.

Shoals Technologies Group, which provides systems for solar, battery storage, and EV charging applications, is partnering with Brookfield Renewable, part of Brookfield Asset Management, which has a "diversified portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, solar, distributed energy and sustainable technology solutions across five continents." According to a press release, the two plan a "charging as a service" offering. "This new product offering eliminates large up-front payments and enables streamlined deployment of charging networks for fleets, retail, multi-unit dwellings, and other large commercial properties."