New York rideshare and EV charging provider Revel has activated SmartKit Demand Response technology at its Supercharging Hub in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. This marks Revel’s fourth year participating in grid services across its various facilities.
SmartKit is a virtual power plant (VPP) software product developed by Logical Buildings. Strategically shifting the timing of EV charging sessions helps to reduce pressure on the grid during peak hours while generating revenue through utility-provided Demand Response incentives.
Revel’s grid-responsive operations were put to the test as New York City kicked off the 2025 Demand Response season with three consecutive curtailment events in June, lasting 10+ hours each. At its Williamsburg Superhub, Revel curtailed 250 kilowatts of load, contributing to avoided emissions from fossil fuel peaker plants. This targeted load reduction is expected to yield tens of thousands in grid services revenue.
“Our Williamsburg Superhub proves that EV infrastructure can be a grid asset, not a strain, by dynamically responding to grid stress signals,” said Revel COO and co-founder Paul Suhey. “As electricity demand rises with electrification and continued extreme heat events, smart charging plays a crucial role in helping New York build a resilient, decarbonized future.”
“Revel is showing how electric mobility companies can actively participate in electric load management,” said David Klatt, President of Logical Buildings. “By using SmartKit, Revel is turning electric load into flexible, responsive capacity—a replicable model for cities looking to decarbonize while electrifying. As cities decarbonize, electric use will rise—and this new electric demand needs to be grid-interactive.”
Source: Revel