Brooklyn-based electric vehicle infrastructure startup Revel has officially opened its first fast-charging station on the West Coast, right in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District. This move marks the beginning of Revel’s ambitious expansion plans across the Bay Area, a region that boasts some of the highest EV adoption rates in the country.
“Revel has proudly built the largest and fastest public fast-charging network in New York City,” said Frank Reig, Revel’s co-founder and CEO. “Now, we’re excited to bring our proven model to San Francisco—the leading EV market in North America.”
San Francisco continues to outpace the national EV trend. By 2024, over 35% of new car sales in the city were electric vehicles, a sharp contrast to the nationwide average of just 8%.
The newly launched Revel EV charging station features 12 high-speed chargers, each with a powerful 320 kW capacity provided by leading manufacturer Kempower. Staying true to Revel’s mission, this San Francisco charging hub is open 24/7 and fully accessible to all EV makes and models—ensuring convenient charging anytime, day or night.
Looking ahead, Revel plans to install more than 125 additional chargers throughout San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and South San Francisco within the next year. This aggressive expansion aims to fill critical gaps in EV charging availability across the Bay Area’s urban centers.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, emphasizing the importance of this project for local residents. “These new chargers make it easier for more San Franciscans to choose electric vehicles, supporting our city’s clean energy future,” Lurie shared.
Revel’s arrival in San Francisco comes hot on the heels of another major milestone. Just last week, the company unveiled 24 new fast chargers at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, designed specifically for for-hire vehicles waiting at the airport’s designated lot.
Revel has also secured a major financial boost to accelerate its charging network expansion. In February, the startup locked in a $60 million loan from NY Green Bank, New York’s clean energy investment fund. This funding will enable Revel to more than triple its fast-charging footprint across New York City. By the end of the year, the company aims to hit 300 chargers, including a massive 60-stall site in Maspeth, Queens, and a 48-stall location near LaGuardia Airport.
“Our goal is simple—bring reliable, fast EV charging to the dense urban areas where it’s most needed and where it can make the biggest impact,” added Paul Suhey, Revel’s co-founder and COO. “In cities like San Francisco and New York, access to fast charging is essential for driving EV adoption and improving quality of life.”
