Charge Enterprises Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Record Infrastructure Backlog, Surpassing $138 Million

  • Approximately $138 million in Infrastructure segment backlog booked at the end of the second quarter of 2023, representing a 30% increase from the first quarter of 2023, and a 43% increase from second quarter of 2022
  • EV charging infrastructure business represented over 28% of total backlog

Charge Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRGE) (“Charge” or the “Company”), today reported its second consecutive quarter of record backlog after the close of the second quarter 2023, and reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing growth within the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure sector.

"Our growing record backlog of approximately $138 million at the end of the second quarter of 2023 demonstrates the demand for our essential white-glove infrastructure services. It reinforces our skilled teams’ processes and approach to enabling the next generation of EV, broadband, and electrical infrastructure. We will continue to execute our strategy to expand our EV charging infrastructure business and explore opportunities in fleet, multi-family, big-box retail, and other channels. We are committed to educating clients and providing best-in-class service to support the nationwide EV transition,” said Andrew Fox, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

About Charge Enterprises, Inc.

Charge Enterprises, Inc. is an electrical, broadband and EV charging infrastructure company that provides clients with end-to-end project management services. We operate in two segments: Infrastructure, which has a primary focus on EV charging, broadband and wireless, and electrical contracting services; and Telecommunications, which provides connection of voice calls, Short Message Services (SMS) and data to global carriers. Our vision is to be a leader in enabling the next wave of transportation and connectivity. By building, designing, and operating seamless infrastructure for electric vehicles, we aim to create a future where transportation is clean, efficient, and connected and to empower individuals, communities, and businesses to thrive in a more sustainable world. Our plan is to cultivate repeat customers and recurring revenue by deploying a multi-phased strategy, initially where investment in the EV charging revolution is taking place, the nation’s approximately 18,000 franchised auto dealers.

To learn more about Charge, visit Charge Enterprises, Inc.

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