Vehicle Charging Station Manufacturer Picks Libertyville For HQ

LIBERTYVILLE, IL — A leading global manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and charging management software will open its first North American headquarters and production facility in Libertyville, EVBox announced Tuesday. EVBox has signed a lease and plans to move into a 60,000-square-foot facility at the Innovation Park campus, according to a news release from the company.

EVBox plans to hire between 80 to 120 employees and will produce 200 DC units per week, company officials said.

“EVBox is an innovative firm that requires skilled labor, a creative environment, and access to a large transportation network. Their new home at Innovation Park will provide the perfect environment for them to grow alongside other cutting-edge firms—we couldn’t be more happy to welcome EVBox to our community,” Libertyville Mayor Terry L. Weppler said in a news release.

EVBox already has offices in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles. With over 6.5 million new electric vehicles expected to hit the roads by 2025, EVBox hopes to strengthen its position as the global EVSE industry leader by opening the Libertyville facility.

"EVBox has successfully built electric charging infrastructure in Europe and is devoted to establishing sustainable transportation as a practice that moves the entire planet toward a zero-emission future," said Kristof Vereenooghe, CEO of EVBox. "With over 10 years of expertise, we are confident that we can contribute significantly to the eMobility market in North America. Having a factory in Illinois means that we will be closer to our American customers and will help strengthen local production and employment."

Operations at the new Libertyville facility are expected to start this summer.