PowerFlex Delivers Scalable EV Charging Solutions Across Alexandria Real Estate Equities’ Portfolio

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. (ARE) is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on owning, operating, and developing collaborative life science, technology, and agtech campuses in major innovation clusters across the United States. Headquartered in Pasadena, California, ARE’s portfolio features state-of-the-art, sustainable properties that serve leading companies and research institutions. The company is recognized for its commitment to advancing scientific innovation and supporting the growth of the life sciences sector.

The Challenge

Meeting Tenant Demand for EV Charging While Managing Costs & Infrastructure Needs

ARE faced the challenge of providing scalable, reliable EV charging solutions across a diverse portfolio of life science and office properties. The company needed a unified platform to manage charging infrastructure, support tenant demand, and future-proof its campuses— all while minimizing capital expenditures and ensuring code compliance.

Additionally, ARE sought to enhance tenant amenities and overcome the limitations of legacy charging systems, requiring a flexible solution that could adapt to evolving needs.

PowerFlex’s Solution

Centralized, Scalable EV Charging Optimized by Intelligent Energy Management

INSTALLATION TYPE

EV Charging

INSTALLATION SIZE

51 Level Chargers

LOCATIONS

San Diego, CA

To address ARE’s need for scalable and future-ready EV charging, PowerFlex delivered a comprehensive solution across multiple properties. By deploying 51 Level 2 charging stations and integrating them into the PowerFlex X™ platform, ARE gained centralized control and real-time visibility over its entire charging network. PowerFlex’s intelligent Adaptive Load Management® technology enabled ARE to maximize charging capacity without costly infrastructure upgrades, while flexible software features allowed tenants to offer customized charging incentives. This unified approach not only improved the tenant experience but also supported ARE’s sustainability and electrification goals.

Enhancing Tenant Experience Through Flexible Charging Solutions

A key priority for Alexandria Real Estate Equities was to offer tenants advanced amenities that set their properties apart. With PowerFlex X™, ARE’s tenants can now provide their employees with subsidized EV charging, including volume-based and price-based discounts. To further drive engagement and utilization, PowerFlex and ARE hosted dedicated Driver Days at multiple sites, educating users on the new charging systems and celebrating sustainability milestones such as Earth Day. These initiatives have helped increase awareness of EV charging across ARE’s portfolio and have contributed to driver satisfaction.

Supporting Sustainability and Future-Proofing Operations

Sustainability is central to ARE’s development strategy, with a focus on pre-wiring parking spaces for EV readiness and designing new projects to be energy storage- and solar-ready. By partnering with PowerFlex, ARE was able to align its electrification efforts with these long-term goals, ensuring code compliance and supporting ongoing capacity expansion. The transition to PowerFlex X™ also allowed ARE to migrate legacy charging units onto a single, unified platform, overcoming previous challenges with other providers and positioning the company to meet projected tenant demand for EV charging across its national portfolio.