# EVmatch

> EVmatch is a California-based cleantech company that builds software and services to make electric-vehicle charging affordable, shared, and reservable - especially for the hardest places to electrify, like apartment complexes, condos, and commercial properties. Founded out of a UC Santa Barbara master's thesis, the company began as a peer-to-peer marketplace letting home charger owners rent out their stations and has grown into a full EV charging management platform that pairs reservation software, load management, and rebate-navigation services so property owners can deploy charging without straining budgets.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Redwood City, California, United States
- **Founders:** Heather Hochrein (Co-Founder & CEO), Shannon Walker (Co-Founder)
- **Team size:** ~11 employees
- **Products:** EVmatch Charging Management Platform, EVmatch Mobile App, Load Management Software, Reservation System, Rebate & Incentive Advisory
- **Notable:** Won the Keeling Curve Prize (2020) in the Transport & Mobility category, Founder Heather Hochrein selected as an Echoing Green Climate Fellow (2018), 2019 Caltech Rocket Fund grant winner

## Products & services

- **EVmatch Charging Management Platform** — Cloud dashboard that lets property managers control access, set pricing, bill individual sessions, and track usage across a network of EV chargers.
- **EVmatch Mobile App** — Consumer app for drivers and residents to view station availability, reserve chargers in advance or on-demand, and pay for sessions.
- **Load Management Software** — Smart-charging technology that lets Full-Power and Low-Power Level 2 chargers communicate to balance electrical current, avoiding costly panel upgrades.
- **Reservation System** — Lets drivers book a charging window ahead of time so shared stations don't become bottlenecks - the feature that started as the company's core innovation.
- **Rebate & Incentive Advisory** — A dedicated team that helps property owners navigate and apply for utility and government rebates to reduce or eliminate upfront charging costs.
- **Installation & Hardware Integration Support** — End-to-end installation help; software integrates with Autel MaxiCharger, Wallbox Pulsar, and Enel X JuiceBox hardware with CTEP and ISO 15118 compliance.

## Achievements

- Won the Keeling Curve Prize (2020) in the Transport & Mobility category
- Founder Heather Hochrein selected as an Echoing Green Climate Fellow (2018)
- 2019 Caltech Rocket Fund grant winner
- Awarded a ~$728K California Energy Commission grant for multifamily charging
- Won the Growing Hope Challenge (as former 'ChargeRage')
- Used prize money to install new EV chargers in underserved Chicago neighborhoods

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Reported partnership naming Epic Charging as EVmatch's charging software provider.
- **2025-09** — Continued expansion of multifamily and commercial charging amid Illinois utility rebate programs offering up to $8,000 per port.
- **2022-09** — Last reported funding round (Seed), bringing total funding to roughly $730K.

## Links

- Website: https://evmatch.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/evmatch
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ev_match
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ev_match/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evmatch/

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Last updated: 2026-08-06