The electric vehicle revolution is no longer on the horizon, it’s here. EV sales continue to rise across the U.S., yet one critical segment is still lagging behind: multifamily housing. Apartments and condos make up nearly 40% of the housing stock in America, but residents in these communities often have no reliable way to charge at home. Property owners know they need to respond, but the current solutions come with steep costs, endless headaches, and layers of complexity that slow adoption.

This is the challenge Pando set out to solve. With the launch of Pando Gen2, we’re introducing the first EV charging system purpose-built for multifamily housing.  A product that eliminates the biggest roadblocks and sets a new standard for how buildings can meet the needs of EV-driving residents.

The Multifamily EV Charging Crisis

The barriers are clear:

• Electrical capacity is scarce. Most multifamily buildings weren’t designed for dozens of residents plugging in high-power chargers, and expensive utility upgrades make projects financially unfeasible.
  
• Connectivity is unreliable. Parking garages rarely have strong WiFi or cellular signals. Chargers that depend on cloud connections fail when networks drop, frustrating both residents and managers.
  
• Maintenance is a nightmare. Traditional chargers are complex machines that break down, creating constant service calls, angry residents, and mounting costs.

For too long, these issues have left property owners hesitant to act. The result: residents choose buildings that do offer charging, vacancy rates rise, and multifamily communities risk falling behind the curve.

Enter Pando Gen2: The Smart Outlet That Changes the Game

The Pando Smart Outlet Gen2 is not just another EV charger. It’s a reimagined charging ecosystem built around simplicity, reliability, and cost efficiency — everything multifamily owners and residents need, without the pain points that have defined the industry until now.

Here’s how Gen2 solves the big three challenges:

1. Solving Capacity with Pando Pulse

Pando’s patented Pulse technology intelligently manages building power. Instead of requiring costly electrical upgrades, Pulse monitors real-time panel usage and dynamically allocates available capacity across outlets. This means:

• More chargers can be installed without overloading circuits.
  
• Residents get reliable access to power when they need it.
  
• Owners avoid six-figure utility upgrade bills.

The result? A building that can scale EV charging as demand grows — without breaking the bank.

2. Solving Connectivity with Pando Canopy

Connectivity should never be the reason an EV can’t charge. With Pando Canopy, Gen2 outlets can operate in four flexible modes:

• Online Mode: Standard WiFi connection.
  
• Relay Mode: Wireless mesh, where one outlet connects to WiFi and all others link together.
  
• Offline Mode: Uses the driver’s phone as the relay for authentication, requires no cellular or wifi service
  
• Manual Mode: Works as a simple, maintenance-free outlet with tap-to-charge.

No WiFi? No cellular? No problem. Residents can always start charging with a tap of their phone or watch.

3. Solving Maintenance Once and for All

Where traditional chargers are expensive computers on the wall, Gen2 is designed as a smart outlet: no moving parts, no screens, nothing to break. The result is a device that delivers 40 years of reliable operation with virtually zero maintenance. For property owners, that means no service calls, no downtime, and no complaints from residents.

Built for Integration, Built for the Future

Beyond solving the core problems, Gen2 is engineered for scale and simplicity:

• 9.6 kW High-Power Level 2 Charging — fast enough to fully charge any vehicle overnight.
  
• Daisy-Chain Installation — multiple outlets on a single circuit reduce installation costs by up to 70%.
  
• Open Standards — fully compliant with OCPP 2.0.1, CTEP, and EnergyStar.
  
• Seamless APIs — Pando’s dashboard integrates with existing property management systems, eliminating the need for another platform.
  
• Universal & Future Proof — The NEMA 14-50 standard allows any EV on the road today the ability to charge without an adapter and ensures that all future EV models will be able to charge as well. 

This isn’t just a charger — it’s a platform that makes multifamily buildings future-proof.

Why This Matters

For property owners, Gen2 is the lowest-cost, lowest-risk way to add EV charging — a turnkey solution that attracts and retains residents, boosts property value, and removes complexity.

For investors, Pando represents the next wave of innovation in distributed energy systems. By solving multifamily EV charging at scale, Pando creates the foundation for smarter buildings, more efficient grids, and new recurring revenue opportunities.

And for residents, Gen2 means something simple but powerful: EV charging that always works.

The Future Is Multifamily

Multifamily housing is the front line of the EV revolution. Without charging access at apartments and condos, millions of drivers are left behind. Pando Gen2 changes that equation.

By solving capacity, connectivity, and maintenance in one elegant package, Gen2 makes EV charging possible in every building — not just the newest or most expensive ones.

At Pando, we believe the future of energy starts with everyday access. With Gen2, that future is here.