Voltpost joins the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart, and more
New York, New York (March 24, 2026) — Voltpost is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions. This recognition of Voltpost builds on prior honors, including being named a Fast Company World Changing Idea and a TIME Best Invention in 2025
"Being named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies list is a tremendous honor and a reflection of what our amazing team has built,” said Jeffrey Prosserman, CEO and Co-Founder of Voltpost. “We started Voltpost with a simple but powerful idea: that the lampposts lining our streets could become the foundation for an accessible, affordable EV charging network. To see that vision recognized on a global stage is incredibly exciting as we deploy chargers from coast to coast."
Over the past few years, Voltpost has advanced the lamppost retrofit EV charging platform from pilot deployments to a proven, nationwide network. In Oak Park, Illinois, Voltpost partnered with the Park District of Oak Park and ComEd to bring charging infrastructure to a historic community committed to sustainability, demonstrating the platform's ability to integrate into community-driven initiatives with fast, low-disruption installation. Shortly after, Voltpost installed its first lamppost charger in Michigan at the American Center for Mobility, showcasing the platform's scalability and operational reliability at one of the country's leading mobility hubs.
A major company milestone came with the launch of Voltpost Air, a next-generation Level 2 lamppost charger that expands compatibility across wood and metal lampposts and utility poles, supports one or two chargers per pole, and can be installed curbside and in parking lot with minimal disruption. The first public Voltpost Air charger went live in Brooklyn at the MADE Bush Terminal during Climate Week 2025, supported by NYCEDC, NYSERDA, and Con Edison, serving as a replicable model for how cities can rapidly expand EV charging access without expensive construction or grid upgrades. Voltpost Air has been deployed in many more communities, including the cities of Dearborn and Pleasant Ridge in Michigan, and Glens Falls, New York, with projects in development across the US.
Voltpost has secured significant backing at the state and federal level. Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority selected Voltpost to install 50 charging stations as part of the Connecticut Innovative Energy Solutions program, while NYSERDA awarded funding to expand lamppost EV charging across New York City, the Capital Region, and Hudson Valley. The U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation's Communities Taking Charge Accelerator is expected to fund deployments in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, bringing Voltpost's affordable, convenient charging solution to communities that need it most.
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of their most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it,” said Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve.”
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 31, 2026.
Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on May 19 in New York City. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.
About Voltpost
Voltpost is the leading lamppost electric vehicle (EV) charging company, decarbonizing mobility by democratizing charging access. The company retrofits lampposts into a modular and upgradable Level 2 EV charging platform powered by a mobile app. This first-of-a-kind platform in the U.S. provides people with convenient and affordable charging while reducing the cost, timing, and footprint of chargers. Voltpost’s charger design can be installed in a few hours, right on an existing public or privately owned lamppost, providing communities with a scalable, equitable solution. Voltpost chargers are equipped with wireless connectivity through AT&T’s advanced network, enabling customers to use the Voltpost app to easily locate chargers in their area, check availability, and monitor charging status. AT&T’s collaboration with Voltpost showcases a shared vision for innovation that delivers business value while addressing environmental issues. The Voltpost Air is Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant. Voltpost has received numerous industry accolades, including earning recognition in 2025 as a TIME Best Invention and Fast Company World Changing Ideas award. For more information, visit: voltpost.com
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