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Overview
Voltpost has completed the first lamppost electric vehicle charging platform public deployment in Illinois. Located in Oak Park, just outside Chicago, the charger is part of a broader initiative to scale convenient, affordable curbside and parking lot EV charging by upgrading existing urban infrastructure.
Illinois Goals
As Illinois advances goals for clean energy and transportation, expanding access to public EV charging is essential for supporting growing adoption. The state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) targets 1 million EVs on the road by 2030 and the phasing out of fossil fuels by 2050. Chicago plans to significantly expand public charging to reach the target to install 2,500 public EV charging stations by 2035. The city also plans to electrify their entire municipal fleet by 2035 and transition ride-hailing and taxi fleets to zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Chicago is currently piloting curbside EV charging in high-density urban areas with ComEd.
Many communities face challenges in deploying chargers due to the high costs and construction requirements of traditional systems. Voltpost’s lamppost charging platform offers an alternative that is fast to install, low-cost, and built for dense, urban areas.
Phase 1
Oak Park Deployment
In May 2025, Voltpost announced the installation of the lamppost EV charger at Ridgeland Commons, a site operated by the Park District of Oak Park. The charger is located at 415 Lake Street and is publicly accessible, giving local residents and visitors a new option for reliable charging. The deployment was completed in partnership with:
- The Park District of Oak Park
- Seven Generations Ahead
- ComEd
Illinois Perspectives
“Ensuring the residents of Oak Park benefit from affordable access to EV charging infrastructure is vital to fulfilling our commitment to serving the needs of our community. We are happy to collaborate with Voltpost and ComEd to provide convenient curbside charging infrastructure that will improve village life.”
— Kassie Porreca, President, Park District Board of Commissioners
“As a liaison for 2c2i, an initiative that invests in startups tackling climate change and advancing equity, I’m excited to support Voltpost’s mission to bring sustainable, street-level charging solutions to communities. This collaboration represents a meaningful step toward cleaner, more accessible energy infrastructure, and I’m proud to help connect innovation with impact.”
— Najwa Abouhassan, Senior Manager, Operational Planning, ComEd
“We’re proud to partner with Voltpost and ComEd to bring Oak Park its first lamppost EV charger. This deployment supports our sustainability goals while providing residents with easier, more affordable access to clean transportation. It’s an exciting step toward building a healthier, more connected community.”
— Chris Lindgren, Deputy Director of Properties and Planning, Park District of Oak Park
Charging Ahead
The Oak Park public charger serves as a pilot for how cities and towns can quickly increase access to charging without overhauling streetscapes or infrastructure. Voltpost is continuing to expand deployment across Illinois and the United States.
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