Huntersville-based Atom Power, an electric vehicle charging equipment maker, announced plans to expand and add more than 200 jobs in the Charlotte Region. The EV company will invest $4.2 million to expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Huntersville, tripling its workforce by 2026.
“Since Atom Power’s founding in 2014, we’ve been committed to growing our footprint within North Carolina,” Ryan Kennedy, co-founder and CEO of Atom Power, said. “Our continued expansion in Huntersville will enable us to further tap into the rich and diverse local talent pool, while also supporting the growing demand for our unique approach to EV charging infrastructure.”
Atom Power pioneered what’s known as networked energy, a new standard for an electrified world. The company has developed the world’s first UL listed and commercially available solid state digital circuit breaker, which they are now leveraging to deliver EV charging infrastructure to multiple market segments, such as fleet operators, multi-family residential properties, and destination charging stations.
The company’s project in Huntersville expands its headquarters operations as well as its research and development capabilities and the physical spaces dedicated to manufacturing. Huntersville was one of two finalists for the project, beating out a site in Georgia, according to the economic investment committee.
“It’s great news when a company that’s already doing business in our community decides to grow and expand here, especially when the company is part of our state’s initiative to meet our climate change goals,” N.C. Senator Natasha Marcus said. “Atom Power is an innovative company helping pioneer a growing industry and I speak for everyone in Huntersville and Mecklenburg County when I say congratulations on your expansion in our area.”
“North Carolina leads the nation in the transition to the clean energy economy,” Gov. Roy Cooper said. “Electric Vehicles are key to this transition and I’m pleased Atom Power is expanding in Huntersville to make critical parts for EV charging stations which will be located throughout North Carolina.”
Although wages will vary depending on the position, the average salary for the new positions will be $91,804. The current average wage in Mecklenburg County is $80,349.
Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina on this project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, the Town of Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, Lake Norman Economic Development, the Mecklenburg County Office of Economic Development, and the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance.
