LAZ Parking, the largest privately owned parking operator in the United States, has announced a strategic partnership with Epic Charging. The main goal of the partnership is “to accelerate the nationwide deployment of Level 2 EV charging solutions across LAZ’s extensive real estate portfolio”.

LAZ Parking, which operates over 1.6 million parking spaces in over 4,000 locations in 42 states and 536 cities in the US and Canada, intends to deploy 50,000 AC Level 2 charging points over the next five years (so by 2029-2030). Those 50,000 parking spaces consist of about 3% of the total.

The plan is to use Epic Charging’s Charging Station Management System to manage the expanding EV charging infrastructure. According to the press release, Epic Charging has been designated as LAZ’s preferred software partner for its Level 2 electrification projects.

“Epic Charging’s CSMS provides LAZ with a comprehensive suite of features, including remote monitoring, smart charging schedules, integrated payment processing, and real-time analytics. The system is fully OCPP-compliant and will be integrated with LAZ’s existing technology stack, including its e-commerce platform, business intelligence tools, and customer service operations.”

It’s positive news that a lot of parking spaces at hotels, commercial and mixed-use properties, surface lots, airports, and municipal parking operations will soon get AC charging points for destination charging scenarios.

LAZ Parking also works with other companies to deploy DC fast chargers at some sites. In 2024, the company announced a partnership with BP Pulse.

Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking, said:

“The future of parking is electric. Soon, every parking space will need to support EV charging, and our partnership with Epic Charging is a critical step toward making that vision a reality. Electrifying 50,000 parking spaces is just the beginning—this is the foundation for a much larger transformation that will redefine the role of parking in the mobility ecosystem.”

Michael Bakunin, CEO of Epic Charging, said:

“This collaboration marks a major milestone in the transition to widespread EV adoption. By combining LAZ Parking’s expansive real estate footprint with Epic’s industry-leading software, we are creating a scalable, future-proof solution that will make EV charging more accessible and reliable for drivers across the country.”