Plug Zen

Plug Zen announced that its founder and president, Kwabena Johnson, was selected among 24 leaders for Crain's Notable Leader in EV 2022 Award.

The EV charging station charges 10 vehicles at a time.

Plug Zen focuses on delivering an adaptable, cost-efficient EV charging solution as communities adopt electric vehicles and demand for charging infrastructure grows.

EV Infrastructure that pays for itself

An EV charging company that develops the most affordable EV charging hardware solutions for multi-family housing, fleet operators and residential homes.

PlugZen unveils its ‘EV in Everybody’ initiative, aiming to expand electric vehicle adoption through equity-focused strategies. The Detroit-based startup partners with Detroit Manufacturing Systems to advance this mission, though specific details of the collaboration remain undisclosed.

Sep 2022 · mliveNews article

Plug Zen LLC partners with Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC to develop EV charging stations targeting underserved communities. The collaboration aims to improve accessibility for minority and low-income groups. Both companies emphasize equitable infrastructure as a key focus of their joint effort.

Sep 2022 · crainsdetroit.comNews article

Plug Zen, a Black-owned EV charging startup, introduces an in-vehicle charging system to reduce range anxiety. The company also partners with Detroit Manufacturing Systems to produce level-two charging stations, targeting early 2023 production. Founder Q Johnson showcases the innovation at the 2022 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

Sep 2022 · Yahoo FinanceNews article

Plug Zen introduces a charging platform capable of simultaneously powering up to 10 electric vehicles. The Detroit-based company, founded by former Ford employee Kwabena ‘Q’ Johnson, will showcase its technology at the New York International Auto Show in September. This positions Plug Zen as a competitor to established players like Tesla and Shell in the EV charging market.

Apr 2022 · GovTechNews article