Hello, tech enthusiasts! Brace yourselves because exciting news is buzzing in the electric vehicle scene!

Brooklyn-based startup Revel has officially launched its very first fast-charging station in San Francisco. This marks the beginning of their ambitious plan to expand charging infrastructure across the Bay Area over the next year.

Revel’s CEO, Frank Reig, proudly stated, “For years, Revel has operated the largest, fastest, and most reliable fast-charging network in New York City.” Now, they’re gearing up to bring that success to the leading EV market in North America.

Did you know? The Bay Area boasts some of the highest rates of electric vehicle ownership in the country. In fact, in 2024, over 35% of new vehicle sales in San Francisco were electric, compared to the national average of around 8%!

The new station, located in the Mission District, features a whopping 12 chargers with a remarkable 320 kW capacity, thanks to EV charging company Kempower. Similar to Revel’s stations in New York City, these chargers will be accessible 24/7 for any make and model of electric vehicle.

Excitingly, Revel has plans to install over 125 more chargers across urban centers like San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and South San Francisco within the coming year.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who ceremoniously cut the ribbon at the station’s opening, highlighted how these new chargers will facilitate the transition to electric vehicles for local residents.

Just a week prior, Revel also opened 24 new chargers at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, reinforcing their commitment to expanding their network rapidly.

In another vital step for the company, Revel recently secured a $60 million loan from New York’s clean energy investment fund, NY Green Bank, to triple their fast-charging network in the city. They aim for a total of 300 chargers in New York by the end of this year!

As Paul Suhey, co-founder and COO of Revel, eloquently put it, “Our mission at Revel is to bring reliable fast-charging to dense urban areas where EVs can have the biggest impact on quality of life, but where charging is hardest to come by.”