City approves EV-charging agreement to bring fast chargers to Adelanto

The Adelanto City Council voted July 22 to approve a contract services agreement with Apollon 7 Inc (agenda listed a similar name, Napoleon 7 Incorporated) to install, operate and maintain electric-vehicle charging stations on city-owned parking areas.

City manager summarized the proposal: Apollon 7 would develop and finance the charging stations with no capital cost to the city; the agreement provides a revenue share to the city (40% of net revenue for Level 2 chargers and 20% of net revenue for Level 3 and Level 4 chargers, with minimum gross-share guarantees of 20% and 10%, respectively). The city manager told the council the contract is structured so the city can require relocation or removal of stations if future development requires site changes.

Apollon 7's representative (identified by staff as Mister Harut, who said he is the company CEO) told the council the firm prefers deploying Level 3 and Level 4 "super fast" chargers in Adelanto and plans a mix where fast chargers dominate while some Level 2 units would serve overnight charging. "We recommend, to be honest, only level 3 and level 4 charger because we are, like, new technology company, and we're providing only super fast charger," the CEO said.

Council members asked about the number and mix of chargers, integration with public apps, and the company's operating footprint. The company said it owns its hardware and software and has deployments in California markets including Glendale and San Diego. After brief public comment and no objections, council moved, seconded and approved the contract.

The agreement was presented as revenue-positive with no immediate impact on the general fund; staff said final locations will be determined jointly by the city and the company and the item advances the city's clean-transportation and clean-energy goals.