Every Broken or Stranded Charger Is a Project Waiting to Be Claimed

Zero-Cost Swap: The Easiest Way to Win Work

If you’re an electrical contractor looking to expand into the EV charging space, there’s no better moment to act. Across the country, site hosts are struggling with failed infrastructure: chargers that are offline or abandoned, vendors who vanished or breached their contracts, and support that never materializes.

Now, with EvoCharge permanently shutting down its business and is sunsetting its software platform, thousands of chargers are about to lose network functionality. For contractors, that’s not just an industry headline — it’s a pipeline of immediate jobs waiting to be claimed.

These aren’t just problems; they’re openings for skilled electrical contractors to deliver real value and steady revenue.

The Problem: What’s Driving Demand

Offline, broken, or abandoned chargers
Many EV charging stations sit disabled, ignored, or literally abandoned after providers go out of business. Site hosts are left with hardware no one will service, and networks that no longer function.
Contract changes & unexpected rate hikes
Some hosts were locked into vendor contracts that changed terms midstream. Rate hikes, network fees, or other surprises eat into margins and erode trust.
Poor or nonexistent support
Even when vendors remain, support can be spotty or non-existent. Software updates stall, diagnostics fail, and hardware ages into obsolescence. Sites become “stranded” where hosts are on the hook with chargers that don’t function.

For site hosts in this situation, down chargers aren’t just an inconvenience — they cost site hosts revenue, repeat business, and credibility with drivers. That’s where electrical contractors can step in and turn these stranded sites into predictable project pipelines.

Why This Matters: The Hidden Cost of Broken Chargers

It’s not just downtime that hurts site hosts. According to the 2025 ChargerHelp! EV Charging Reliability Report, what really matters to EV drivers is first-time charge success rate (FTCSR) — whether a driver can plug in and charge on the first try. Many chargers report “uptime” yet still fail drivers enough to cause frustration.

The report shows that success rates decline from around 85% for new chargers, to below 70% by year three. That translates directly into lost trust, repeat business, and revenue. (See full context in the EVInfo article: “ChargerHelp Report Reveals Charge Success Rate …”) EVinfo.net

That means even “working” chargers may be failing driver expectations, which translates to lost trust, repeat business, and revenue for site owners. Contractors who know how to properly diagnose and deploy reliable replacements can make a lasting impact — turning “problem sites” into showcases of reliability.

Enter Everged’s Zero-Cost Swap Program: Your Contractor Opportunity

Everged’s Zero-Cost Swap RFQ Program is built precisely to turn broken or abandoned chargers into install jobs for qualified contractors. Here’s why contractors should care and how to get started:

Contracts are structured so the host pays nothing upfront; EVerged funds the hardware, handles activation, and assumes ongoing network and maintenance responsibilities at no-cost to the site owner.

Why this is a win for contractors:

Immediate revenue — every broken or abandoned charger is a potential job

Fast approvals & payment — approvals and pay once the work is verified

No regulatory or permit delays — program is designed for “permit-ready” sites

Risk-free for the host — your pitch is stronger when the host has zero risk

How to Get Started Today

Scout your territory for downed chargers. Use tools like DOE / AFDC locators or local intel.

Register as a contractor in Everged’s Zero-Cost Swap program. Lock into leads before others do.

Reach out to the site hosts with your pitch. “No-cost replacement, no risk — we’ll restore your charger, and you pay nothing up front.”

Submit quotes and execute reliably. Be prompt, clean, and professional.

Build your reputation. Happy hosts will refer you to nearby sites.

Getting involved is simple. Contractors just need the basics: a valid electrical license, standard liability and workers’ comp insurance, and proper bonding. EVITP certification is a plus and helps set you apart.

Most locations qualify. Eligible sites include those that are publicly or semi-publicly accessible and either have no existing CPO contract or have a contract that can be legally terminated due to service failures, contract breaches, or vendor abandonment.

You don’t have to go it alone — EVerged equips contractors with the tools to win business, including sales support, Zero-Cost Program one-pagers for site hosts, and ready-to-use marketing collateral.

Why This Is a Game-Changer

For contractors, this is more than just a side gig, it’s a way into the electrification economy, with demand baked in. Sites with broken chargers, abandoned hardware, or vendors that disappeared are everywhere. Contractors who step into that void with capability, service, and accountability will win long-term relationships.

For site hosts, the Zero-Cost Swap program solves the biggest barriers — no capital expense, no risk, a ready contractor network.

If you’re an electrical contractor looking to expand into the EV space with minimal overhead and maximum upside, now is your moment. You can help restore sites, rebuild trust, and lock in recurring installations.