Case Study: SMECO expands and migrates its EV charging network with SWTCH

SMECO migrates 40 chargers in 120 days with SWTCH

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) faced a significant challenge when Shell Recharge announced it would discontinue support for third-party EV chargers, giving the utility just 120 days to migrate its entire network of 40 stations. With a small internal team, SMECO needed a vendor that could handle the complex technical migration with minimal disruption to its users. They selected SWTCH for its proven migration experience and deep understanding of the local EV ecosystem.

SWTCH provided a comprehensive solution, with dedicated specialists managing a smooth and rapid migration that resulted in minimal disruption for drivers. Following the successful migration, SMECO was able to confidently expand its network, adding 60 new charging stations targeted at multi-family residential locations to further break down barriers to EV adoption. The partnership with SWTCH provided SMECO with a reliable platform featuring real-time monitoring and analytics, supporting growing utilization rates and increasing EV adoption across its service territory.

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (smeco)