EMotorWerks
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric vehicle infrastructure |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | San Carlos, California |
Key people | Val Miftakhov, CEO |
| Products | Electric vehicle Charging stations, Demand response |
| Revenue | US$3.9 Million (2016) |
| Parent | Enel |
| Website | emotorwerks |
eMotorWerks, a subsidiary within the Enel Group, is headquartered in San Carlos, California, and specializes in infrastructure for electric vehicles. Established in 2010 by entrepreneur Val Miftakhov, who led the company as CEO until its integration with Enel X, eMotorWerks was acquired by Enel through its EnerNOC division. Now operating under the Enel X umbrella, the company concentrates on pioneering EV charging technologies and solutions for grid management.
Modular Mechanical Conversion System
In its early phase, eMotorWerks focused on Electric Vehicle conversion kits, culminating in the release of the Modular Mechanical Conversion System by 2012. This versatile platform enabled the incorporation of EV components into a variety of passenger cars with minimal alterations, highlighting the company’s initial innovation in vehicle electrification retrofits.
JuiceBox EVSE
The year 2013 saw eMotorWerks launch JuiceBox, a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station originally offered as a DIY kit via Kickstarter. This product marked the company’s entry into the expanding EV charging sector, emphasizing ease of use and scalability.
JuiceNet
JuiceNet, the company’s intelligent grid software platform, encourages EV owners to optimize their charging patterns. By facilitating more efficient energy use, JuiceNet provides users with an average annual savings of $133 through cleaner and more cost-effective electricity consumption. This platform strengthens eMotorWerks’ position in demand response and energy management markets.
Awards
- 2018 Global Cleantech 100
- 2018 Silver Edison Awards for Energy & Sustainability, Vehicle Advancements
- 2017 Inc. (magazine) America's 500 highest growth companies
- 2017 Grid Edge Awards
- 2016 Energy Productivity Innovation Challenge (EPIC) Award at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) side event at the UN Climate Summit
2024 Enel X Way Shutdown in North America
Enel X Way terminated its electric vehicle charging services across North America at the close of 2024, ending support for its JuiceBox residential and commercial chargers. This decision affected over 100,000 devices by removing backend connectivity, impacting municipalities, educational institutions, commercial enterprises, multifamily residences, and individual consumers. In response, third-party software providers such as ChargeLab and Epic Charging facilitated extensive migrations to restore remote management capabilities for commercial and public charging stations. However, as of mid-2025, no alternative software has been made available for residential JuiceBox owners.
Following a bankruptcy auction after Enel X Way USA ceased operations on October 11, 2024, VoltiE Group acquired its North American assets including the JuiceBox product line. Based in Miramar, Florida, VoltiE intends to incorporate these assets into its portfolio while expanding EV charging infrastructure throughout North America. The company is transitioning existing chargers to its advanced platform; JuiceBox devices remain functional on the original network until April 2025. Beyond that date, connectivity will require migration to VoltiE’s system.
VoltiE has implemented enhancements such as real-time diagnostics, improved security protocols, and a decentralized network architecture to increase system reliability. The company is now the exclusive authorized software provider for JuiceBox chargers and warns against unauthorized modifications that could compromise device performance and security. Commercial customers are advised to complete their migration before the JuiceBox platform is fully decommissioned to maintain uninterrupted operation.