The two companies say their collaboration aims to drive technological advancement with mobile charging for EVs.
In December 2024, Yoshi Mobility’s fuel division was acquired by EZFill Holdings so the company is now focused on non-fuel fleet services and enabling an electric future. The partnership between Yoshi Mobility and CALSTART leverages the latter’s extensive experience in clean transportation development and Yoshi Mobility’s innovative approach to EV charging and mobility technologies. By joining forces, the two organizations will work together to:
“This partnership is one of many steps we’re taking towards a broader rollout of our mobile EV charging solutions,” said Bryan Frist, CEO & co-founder of Yoshi Mobility. “By collaborating with CALSTART, we’re not just developing these new technologies – we’re working together on where they can be most quickly deployed to fill gaps in the EV charging ecosystem.”
To date, Yoshi Mobility has provided EV charging solutions to major OEMs, autonomous vehicle companies, and rideshare operators across the country. Its enterprise customers consist of large EV operators managing hundreds of light-duty vehicles requiring up to 1 megawatt of energy per day. The EV charging solutions provide a turnkey gap-charging option for EV fleet operators who do not have a way to get connected to the utility grid to charge their vehicles. Yoshi Mobility also provides on-site preventative maintenance for fleets and virtual vehicle inspections for partners like Uber and Turo.
CALSTART says its proven track record of driving innovation in clean transportation since 1992 provides a robust framework for this collaboration. The nonprofit’s comprehensive approach – spanning technology development, market acceleration, policy work, and member support – aligns with Yoshi Mobility’s commitment to innovative mobility solutions.
“We’re excited to welcome Yoshi Mobility to our team of clean transportation leaders,” said Jared Schnader, vice president of members services at CALSTART. “This partnership exemplifies our core mission of breaking down barriers to innovation and driving the transportation industry toward a cleaner, more prosperous future.”
