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Project Update2026-06-01

All 19 Stalls Hold: Inside Our May 8 LADWP Meeting

We met with LADWP to finalize the Mission Hills layout. We lost the south canopy. We held all 19 fast-charging stalls.

Announcement2026-06-01

EVII Mission Hills is America's Next Investment!

Our broadcast spot airs on CNBC nationally and Fox LA, and you're getting the first look before it goes live. This is a real milestone. CNBC puts EV Initiative in front of investors across the country. Fox LA brings the story home to the market where Mission Hills is being built. Here's where we…

Project Update2026-05-01

The lowest bid wasn't the right bid. Here's why.

Mission_Hills_GC_Bid_Comparison.pdf Download the full report above. ⬆ We just made the biggest single procurement decision of the Mission Hills project. After a six-week competitive process, EV Initiative is awarding the General Contractor contract for EVII Mission Hills, Inc. to Casco Contractors…

Project Update2026-05-01

Plan Checker Assigned. Permits Next.

Plan Check Update: Technical Review Underway. Real progress to share. On April 8 we submitted our complete construction document set to the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and paid the plan check fees the same day. Plan Check #B26VN08918 was issued and the project went into…

Announcement2026-04-14

EVINITIATIVE.com is updated!

We are preparing for Round 2. Visit our updated pages. evinitiative.com - EV Initiative's Main Page eviinfra.com - EV Initiative's Growing Real Estate Portfolio There's more to come as we continue our growth!

Announcement2026-04-01

We Just Submitted Our Building Permits. Mission Hills Is Moving.

This is a big one. After months of engineering, planning, and coordination, EV Initiative has officially submitted our full plan set to the City of Los Angeles for building permit review. The process takes about eight weeks to clear, and when it does, we break ground. We're not waiting around…

Announcement2026-03-07

EV Initiative Hosts Most Successful EV Charging Real Estate Crowdfunding Campaign in History! 🚗⚡

The numbers don't lie. When we launched this raise, we had one thesis: People who drive EVs, invest in EVs, and believe in the future of transportation would want to own a piece of the infrastructure they depend on. We were right. $2,120,173. 4,662 investors. 5 countries. Average check: $454. The…

Announcement2026-02-12

Our EV Hub Has a 24/7 Robotic Coffee Shop!

What if your EV charging stop had a fully autonomous café built into the wall? We’re installing the KioCafé 3.5e by KioSoft at our Mission Hills charging destination in Los Angeles. Here’s what makes it different: ⚡ 24/7 autonomous operation ☕ Coffee, matcha, chai, refreshers, hot chocolate 🥛 Oat…

Project Update2026-02-11

Permits! Canopy & Amenity Building

MISSION HILLS UPDATE: BUILDING PERMITS SECURED We just received building permits for the Canopies and the Kiosk Building. This is a major milestone. The canopy engineering is complete. Structural calculations are stamped. The kiosk building package is finalized. The design phase is no longer…

Project Update2026-01-23

Mission Hills | Audio System Layout (4-Zone Design)

Sharing a first look at the audio system layout for EVII Mission Hills. This isn’t background noise. It’s part of the experience we’re building. The site is divided into four independent audio zones, each designed for how people actually move through the property. Zone 1 – Charging Bays (Outdoor,…

Announcement2025-12-10

🚀 Official Support from Mission Hills!

We’re proud to share that the Mission Hills Neighborhood Council has formally endorsed EVII Mission Hills, America’s first community-owned EV charging hub. Their letter highlights how our project at 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd. will bring clean energy, new jobs, and fresh opportunities to local…

Project Update2025-12-10

Behind the Build: Mission Hills Security Blueprint with Verkada

Join us in an electric behind-the-scenes session as we work with Verkada to design a security system built for our community. Every angle, walkway, and parking space is designed for maximum visibility and safety. This recording demonstrates our dedication to creating not only a charging station,…

Announcement2025-11-25

🚨 Mission Hills x Tesla: Major Progress Update

We just wrapped an incredible kickoff call with Tesla’s team, and here’s what you need to know. Mission Hills isn’t just another charging site; Tesla confirmed it’s going to stand out in their entire Supercharger for Business program. The destination design, food-truck pad, robots, safety, and…

Project Update2025-11-19

The Engineering Wrap-up Begins

This is where the design turns into actual steel sizes, footing depths, conduit routing, canopy detailing, and everything needed for permitting. We’ve Added Numerous Improvements, Since the Last Update EVChargingDesignMissionHills.pdf Even as we approach the engineering home stretch, we’ve been…

Project Update2025-11-18

From bare bones to a brilliant hub! Discover how our new amenity building is changing everything.

We kicked off our project with Coffman Engineers starting from scratch; literally a wide-open space with no amenities. This is where we were at our last milestone engagement. Now, witness the incredible transformation as we bring a revolutionary new design to life! Our community now has everything…

Project Update2025-11-17

Phase II Environmental Is Complete!

Phase 2 ESA - 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd.pdf We just completed the full Phase II Environmental Site Assessment for 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Here’s what it found: Minor petroleum traces from historic fuel activity in the area No remediation required No restrictions on trenching,…

Project Update2025-11-14

Major Design Milestone for EV Initiative: The Mission Hills Canopy + Building Plan Is Locked In

Today marks a big step forward for the Mission Hills charging hub. After weeks of back-and-forth with engineers, architects, and fabricators, we’ve finalized the direction for one of the most important parts of the entire project: the signature canopy system and the on-site amenities building that…

Announcement2025-11-10

Can you spot the difference?

Site Plan Options Sheet A-1.1 shows two alternates at 1/8" = 1'-0" scale: Left option: Standard layout with tighter spacing between parking and the vending building. Right option: Parking shifted 4 feet away, creating more room around the building (29'-7" from grid line 1 to 2). Probably going with…

Announcement2025-10-29

Humanoid Robots at Mission?

Meet 1x's Neo. Imagine this guy (alongside a team of humans) greeting you when you stop in for a charge at Mission Hills. Assisting drivers, helping staff, and tidying the facilty. NEO The Home Robot | YouTube There are other options like Tesla's Optimus, or Unitree's G1. Let's see how things…

Project Update2025-10-27

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Mission Hills, CA

Great news! The Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for our Mission Hills property is complete! The report confirms no contamination or environmental issues on-site. The land is clean and ready for development. The only recommendation from Geo Forward is a quick Phase II soil-gas test, just to…

Project Update2025-10-16

⚡ Mission Hills Construction Update

Our team is making strong progress toward final construction approval for the Mission Hills EV Charging Hub. We’ve been tightening up the Site Plan and preparing the detailed drawings needed for structural coordination. The latest layout shows updated bollard positions, curb outlines, and refined…

Announcement2025-09-29

🚧 Mission Hills Progress Update 🚧

We're getting closer to completing the design. The most recent canopy setback drawings have just arrived; while not final, they are part of the development process. Once this step is completed, we'll be at about 95% design and preparing for the final review before proceeding to plan check. This is…

Project Update2025-09-20

🚨 This Changes Everything 🚨

EV Initiative + Tesla = 🔥 Our Mission Hills and Nordhoff hubs are officially joining the Tesla Supercharger Network. That means every Tesla driver’s in-car nav will lead them straight to our locations. Instantly, our awareness skyrockets. Here’s why this matters: Tesla handles hardware uptime,…

Project Update2025-07-22

🧠 Updated Hardware for EV Initiative Infrastructure Mission Hills:

5*400kW Standalone + 2*640kW power cabinets (one power cabinet can power-share up to 8 dispensers) Updated Configuration Breakdown ✅ Fits under your 4,000A limit with a ~60A buffer ✅ Provides ultra-fast performance to every stall ✅ Scales well with dynamic OCPP-based load management 🚀 Performance…

Announcement2025-07-18

60% Design Completion with Coffman Engineers

We're on the way to 90% design completion, next is permitting and construction. The team has worked tirelessly to meet deadlines and maintain the quality expected at each phase of the project. With design nearly finalized, attention shifts to ensuring all construction plans align with building…

Project Update2025-07-03

Signage Approval Process

✅ Summary of What We Know: City of LA confirmed your proposed signage likely falls under Wall Sign regulations (L.A.M.C. 14.4.2 & 14.4.10; L.A.B.C. Section 6211). Your ticker signage faces San Fernando Mission and Orion, not the alleyway — this works in your favor regarding residential intrusion…

Project Update2025-06-28

Topographic Survey & Geotechnical Report

Sharing studies that we completed in 2024 for Mission Hills. Topography 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd TOPO.pdf Geotechnical Report 24.08.16 Geotechnical Report - 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd.pdf

Project Update2025-06-28

Pre-construction Studies: Land Title Survey

Sharing studies that we completed in 2024 for Mission Hills. 4127 ALTA SHEET 1.pdf 4127 ALTA SHEET 2.pdf

Project Update2025-06-26

EVSE Energy Management System (EMS) Integration Plan

Project Goal: Comply with NEC 625.42(A) and maximize power allocation across 20 DC fast charging stalls without oversizing the 4000A electrical service. 🔷 Objective To avoid the 125% continuous load penalty under NEC 625.42, we are integrating a real-time Energy Management System (EMS) that allows…

Announcement2025-06-25

Why California?

Although our team is based in Los Angeles, we reviewed properties in various cities and different states, but in the end we decided to double down on California for long-term strategy. We analyzed market trends and recognized the state's resilience during economic fluctuations. This resilience…

Announcement2025-05-12

EV Initiative Infrastructure Mission Hills

With the goal of building a sizable community of individuals invested in our success, EV Initiative created this opportunity. Under the management and control of EV Initiative, a Charge Port Operator (CPO) that develops, grows, and maintains The EV Initiative Charging Network, EVII Mission Hills,…

Announcement2025-05-04

17 states have adopted all or part of California’s low-emission and zero-emission vehicle regulations

Oregon, Washington, New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Maryland, Colorado, Delaware, New Mexico, Maine, Minnesota, Virginia, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. To date, 17 states have adopted all or part of California’s low-emission and zero-emission vehicle…

Announcement2025-05-02

EV Initiative Infrastructure at Sepulveda & Nordhoff is approaching reality.

EV Initiative is developing infrastructure beyond our Mission Hills location. We aim to continue scaling our fast-charging locations. This location will be in operation in Q2/3 of 2026. EV Initiative Infrastructure 15325 Nordhoff St, North Hills, CA 91343 4000A service targeting 12 high-power…

Announcement2025-04-29

Upcoming IRL Event!

Come meet EV Initiative in person on Sat., May 31st! We don't know our exact location just yet, but I will update you when we find out.

Project Update2025-04-24

Mission Hills' Site Plan

See attached for the updated preliminary civil site plan. Our updated preliminary civil site plan shows 20 electrified stalls after we made the necessary modifications. We are making progress on this site plan, will shortly start working with LADWP, and are approaching 60% design. Here is a summary…

Announcement2025-04-18

They killed my livestream lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsecHLqTjS0 They killed the stream for copyright, and this is my first time doing this. My bad. Hopefully it stays up. I wanted to highlight the tech that's coming to North America over the next few years.

Project Update2025-04-09

Issue for Construction (IFC) Design Milestone Schedule

This scope, which is a follow-up to the Permitting Timeline Summary that was sent to you on March 13, 2025, details the efforts involved in developing the design to the IFC level. ASR-2 SCOPE OF WORK: The general scope of services pursuant to ASR-2 includes electrical, structural, and civil design…

Announcement2025-04-07

The EV Initiative VPOS

🔌 EV Initiative VPOS (Virtual Point of Sale) – Official Platform Overview The EV Initiative VPOS is a cloud-based, mobile-friendly platform built to give drivers and operators a seamless, modern EV charging experience. Designed by EV professionals for the EV community, our VPOS goes beyond simple…

Project Update2025-04-07

Mission Hills Site Layout Enhanced

We recently learned that we will be able to utilize the alley on the north side of our property. As a result, a redesign process was initiated to optimize our available space. This new layout provides 22 electrified stalls! Along with additional amenities, there will be a retail (food truck?) area…

Project Update2025-04-06

Mission Hills Permitting Timeline

Working toward permitting EV Initiative Infrastructure Mission Hills, aiming to have permits to construct in Q4 2025: Coffman Engineers, Inc. (Coffman) is pleased to partner with EV Initiative and to be a part of the Mission Hills EV Charging project. Upon preliminary permitting investigation,…

Announcement2025-04-03

📊 Projected EV Charging Revenue – Mission Hills EV Initiative Site

Here’s a realistic look at what our upcoming EV charging hub at 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Los Angeles, can achieve in terms of utilization and revenue—just from charging sessions alone! Revenue projections for your 10 dual-port 400kW DCFCs (serving 20 stalls) at EVII Mission Hills using…

Announcement2025-03-03

EV Initiative Infrastructure (EVII) Mission Hills

Commercial real estate EV charging operation. Request to join the Shareholders Only Space for all of the project's reports (shareholder's only). Purchase shares via Issuance, to become a shareholder. Semi-annual dividend to all shareholders once operations begin! Revenue stack includes: EV Charging…

Project Update2025-02-25

Preliminary Basis of Design Report: 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd

Full report below 2025.01.21_Mission Hills EV Charging Preliminary Basis of Design_Rev1.pdf

Project Update2025-02-25

Site Plan & Electrical Single Line Diagram

Full Detail in the PDF 2025.01.24_Mission Hills EV Charging Preliminary Site Plan & SLD.pdf Site Plan for 15555 San Fernando Mission Blvd. Single-line Diagram

Announcement2025-02-04

EV Initiative in the Press

Jun 10, 2024: Campaign Begins https://kdvr.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/718654973/ev-initiative-launches-americas-first-community-owned-ev-charging-hub/ Feb 3, 2025: Milestone Achieved…

Announcement2025-01-26

CES 2025 Photos! (Video coming soon)

EV with built-in drone. The drone can be operated by two people sitting in.

Announcement2025-01-06

Help us choose a post for social media!

We're gearing up for CES 2025 and want to take you along for the ride! We've got a few ideas for our social media posts, but we need your input. 🗳️ You can vote for your favorite in the poll I'll post next! Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4

Announcement2024-12-11

Opportunities from EV Initiative

Please watch the community overview (if you haven't seen it yet) Value Creation for our community⚡💰: EVII Mission Hills, Inc. Investors: Opportunity overview: https://issuanceexpress.com/evii-mission Become an EV Businesses Builder member to take things a step further and create more passive…

Announcement2024-11-18

The EV Charging Masterclass is now open for pre-registration!

Take advantage and lock in these prices before Jan. 5th, 2025, when The EV Charging Academy goes live! My goal is to get you to the point where you too can build a successful EV charging business that scales! The Business Builder Plan is essentially a "business-in-a-box," as it includes white-label…