Boston's largest multifamily EV charging site completed
Tue, 26th May 2026 (Yesterday)
Loop Global has completed a 64-port electric vehicle charging installation at a multifamily housing development in Hyde Park, Massachusetts. According to Ohm Analytics, it is the largest multifamily EV charging deployment in Boston to date.
The installation serves the newly built 36-40 Sprague Street development, covering 25% of available parking spaces across two residential buildings. Loop supplied 64 Flex 32A Level 2 chargers and its networked charging platform.
Commonwealth Development Partners developed the scheme, incorporating charging infrastructure from the early planning stages. The 247-unit property was designed as a transit-oriented development with links to downtown Boston and nearby suburban areas.
DMH Electric was the electrical contractor and worked with utility company Eversource to secure incentives covering about 70% of total costs. The funding supported infrastructure for all 64 charging ports and part of the charging hardware.
Design work and rebate applications were submitted in early 2025, and installation began in October 2025. Completion, energisation and commissioning were finished in early 2026.
Project scale
Like other US cities, Boston faces the challenge of expanding charging access for residents who do not live in detached homes. Multifamily developments are increasingly seen as a key part of that effort, as many drivers are most likely to charge where they live.
This project stands out for its scale within that market segment. By covering a quarter of the development's parking spaces, it gives residents access to on-site charging instead of relying on public networks elsewhere in the city.
Loop's platform provides real-time monitoring and energy management for the charging network. The company has been expanding its presence in the multifamily charging market, where developers are weighing resident demand, grid constraints and installation costs.
For property developers, the economics of these projects often depend on utility support and early design decisions. In this case, incentives appear to have reduced a large share of the upfront cost, while the charging infrastructure was built into a new development rather than added later.
"This project is a perfect example of what becomes possible when developers, utilities, and technology partners come together with a shared vision," said Esther M. Santos, Vice President and Head of Sales at Loop Global.
"We're incredibly proud to have played a central role in delivering the largest multifamily EV charging installation in Boston. Residents at 36-40 Sprague Street will have the kind of reliable, at-home charging experience that makes EV ownership easy and accessible. That's the future we're building toward, and projects like this prove it's already here," Santos said.
Developer focus
Commonwealth Development Partners said EV charging was part of the project from the outset rather than something added after construction plans were established. That approach is becoming more common as developers try to anticipate demand from tenants and investors focused on transport infrastructure and building amenities.
At 36-40 Sprague Street, the developer tied that decision to the location and the expected needs of residents. The combination of a large apartment count and strong transport connections made charging a more central consideration in the scheme's design.
"When we set out to develop 36-40 Sprague Street, we knew EV charging couldn't be an afterthought. It had to be part of the foundation," said Matthew Faris, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Commonwealth Development Partners.
"With 247 units and a transit-oriented location, we're building for residents who are already thinking about how they move through the city. Loop made it easy to deliver large-scale charging from day one, and that's the kind of amenity that sets a development apart and adds real, lasting value for our residents and our investment," Faris said.
Home charging
Contractors and charging providers are paying closer attention to residential charging in apartment buildings as EV ownership spreads beyond single-family homes. Access to overnight charging is often seen as one of the biggest practical barriers for apartment residents considering a switch to electric vehicles.
That has increased pressure on developers, utilities and contractors to install charging at scale without making projects prohibitively expensive. The Hyde Park installation offers one example of how utility incentives and early-stage planning can shape the outcome.
"Multifamily EV charging is one of the most important pieces of the transition to electric vehicles," said David Hinckley Jr., President at DMH Electric.
"Most drivers charge where they live, and projects like this ensure residents have reliable, convenient access to charging at home. By combining smart design, utility incentives, and scalable charging technology, this development is helping prepare housing for the future of transportation," Hinckley said.