Washington鈥檚 largest 24/7 EV charging facility breaks ground in Redmond
Jul 22, 2025, 4:30 PM | Updated: 4:37 pm
In an aerial view, electric cars sit parked at a charging station. (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)
(Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)
The largest 24/7 electric vehicle (EV) charging facility in Washington broke ground in Redmond Tuesday, on a four-acre plot of land that “marks a significant step forward in sustainable transportation.”
The Electric Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) in Redmond features 60 high-capacity charging ports, powered by more than five megawatts of energy, and the ability to charge more than 300 vehicles daily, the .
RELATED STORIES
Redmond’s new EV charging facility
Once the EVOC is operational, HC expects the facility to eliminate 25,000 tons of carbon emissions annually, the equivalent of removing thousands of cars from local roads each year.聽HC also noted that the state-of-the-art facility meets growing demand for clean mobility solutions in the Puget Sound region.
“As part of Hallcon’s 2017 vision for sustainable transportation, we are thrilled to break ground on our newest EV Operations Center in聽Redmond,” John R. Stoiber, Hallcon President and CEO said. “With its world-class charging capacity and fleet electrification capabilities, we aim to position Redmond聽and the state of聽Washington聽as a hub for sustainable transportation and forward-thinking mobility.”
The EV charging facility was also designed to serve clients with valet-style charging, and HC claimed that the site will create approximately 50 new green jobs in the region.
“Our Economic Development Strategic Plan, which was adopted last year, outlines goals to attract companies that align with our commitment to sustainability,” Mayor Angela Birney said. “Hallcon is doing impressive work in this area, and we are grateful to see an EV charging facility of this caliber choosing to call聽Redmond听丑辞尘别.”
The charging station will provide critical charging infrastructure, EV analytics, and command center services that support customers across the region.
“Partnering with Hallcon on their EV Operations Center exemplifies our dedication to accelerate sustainable transportation,” said聽Aaron August, SVP, Chief Customer and Transformation Officer at Puget Sound Energy. “Initiatives like this are essential to achieving聽Washington State’s聽ambitious clean energy goals while delivering lasting environmental and economic benefits to the communities we serve.”
The EVOC will be built in phases, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, aligning with client needs and meeting the region’s demand for EV charging facilities.
Follow Jason Sutich聽.听厂别苍诲听news tips here.
