BEFORE EV CHARGING WAS AN INDUSTRY, NCC SAW THE OPPORTUNITY.

From a Denver basement to 14,000+ charging ports across 48 states, National Car Charging celebrates 15 years of helping power the transition to electric transportation.

DENVER, Nov. 10, 2026 — Fifteen years ago, electric vehicles were more novelty than mainstream. The technology was unfamiliar, the industry was in its infancy, and building a business around electric transportation raised more than a few eyebrows.

But Jim Burness saw what was coming.

In 2011, he founded National Car Charging (NCC) with a bold conviction: Electrification would transform how we move people and goods, from passenger cars and school buses to heavy equipment and commercial trucking. But making that future a reality would take more than charging equipment. Organizations would need a trusted partner to navigate emerging technologies, complex infrastructure, and an entirely new way of powering transportation.

Fifteen years later, that vision has grown into a nationwide success story.

Today, NCC helps municipalities, universities, airports, multifamily, businesses, and fleets turn complex charging challenges into practical, reliable solutions, bringing together the expertise and technology needed to make electrification work.

From Skepticism to Momentum.

The transition from gallons to kilowatts has fundamentally changed how organizations approach fueling and operations. NCC recognized early that customers needed more than technology. They needed a knowledgeable partner who could simplify the unfamiliar and bring all the pieces together.

"When I started NCC, people were still wondering whether EVs would catch on," said Jim Burness, NCC's CEO. "I believed electrification was the future, but I also knew the technology alone wasn't enough. Customers needed experienced partners to bring all the pieces together. Today, that is still what sets us apart."

Building on its longstanding relationship with ChargePoint, NCC has expanded its portfolio to include a carefully vetted portfolio of leading hardware, software, installation, and services. This brand-agnostic approach draws on the strengths of multiple industry leaders to deliver highly tailored solutions. And through it all, one thing remains nonnegotiable: quality.

"We got into this business because we believed electrification could make a real difference for the environment," Burness added. "The last thing we want is a customer stuck with equipment that doesn't fit their needs or worse, chargers that fail prematurely and end up in a landfill."

That commitment to quality, reliability, and long-term value has earned NCC the trust of its customers, and helped fuel its growth from a startup to an industry leader.

A Milestone Year Worth Celebrating.

NCC's 15th anniversary caps an extraordinary year of recognition. In 2026, the company was named ColoradoBiz's Top Company in Energy and a Colorado Companies to Watch winner, while also earning top partner honors from industry leaders ChargePoint and Kempower. All a testament to its highly respected reputation across the EV charging industry.

The Next Chapter.

The EV charging industry's rapid expansion has brought a new challenge into focus: reliability.

A 2026 J.D. Power study found that 12% of public charging visits ended without a successful charge. An improvement over the prior year, but also a reminder infrastructure is only half the equation. Keeping it operational is equally critical.

Embracing this, NCC expanded its maintenance capabilities, and introduced its C3™ preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime and protect customers' investments.

"EV adoption depends on charging stations drivers can count on," said Cheryl Alspach, NCC's VP of Operations. "These are fueling stations, after all. That's why we developed  C3™. We need more chargers in the ground, but keeping them working is what builds the confidence to go electric."

The Customers, Partners, and People Who Made It Possible.

Through technological leaps, shifting public policies, and industry growing pains, NCC's greatest strength has remained remarkably consistent: its people and relationships.

"What makes me proudest isn't just how far we've come. It's the people who got us here," said Burness. "Our team, customers, and partners have helped build something special."

When EV charging was still a leap of faith, NCC saw an opportunity worth pursuing and helped turn it into reality. Fifteen years later, that hard-earned experience is helping shape the next chapter of electric transportation. And the best is still ahead.

About National Car Charging
NCC is a leading independent EV charging solutions provider supporting more than 1,300 customers and 14,000 charging ports across 48 states. Its brand-agnostic approach brings together carefully selected hardware, software, procurement, installation, and ongoing service to deliver reliable, scalable EV charging solutions. Learn more at nationalcarcharging.com.

SOURCE National Car Charging