# Teal Electrification Systems (Teal EV Charging)

> Teal is a Canadian manufacturer of DC fast charging equipment based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The company designs, engineers, and assembles EV charging infrastructure for commercial fleets, transit agencies, retail charging networks, and property developers across North America. Teal's core value proposition is highly configurable charging equipment — a single product family spanning 30kW to 480kW — that operates reliably in extreme climates without performance derating. Equipment is designed for serviceability and long operational life. Teal is not a reseller or integrator; it manufactures its own hardware.

## About Teal

Teal Electrification Systems (operating as Teal EV Charging) is headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Founded by Soheil Akbari, the company designs and manufactures DC fast charging equipment for commercial and fleet applications. Teal sells primarily to fleet operators, transit authorities, commercial property owners, and charging network operators in Canada and the United States.

Key characteristics of Teal as a company:
- Canadian-owned and operated; design, engineering, and assembly based in Saskatoon
- Self-funded and founder-led; not venture-backed
- Direct sales model; works with operators rather than through consumer retail
- Expanding into the US market; planning a US manufacturing facility to meet Buy America requirements
- Payment processing handled through a partnership with Trunexa / Chargnex

Teal's differentiators vs. other DC fast charger manufacturers:
- Operates from -50°C to +50°C without power derating — validated in Canadian field deployments at -42°C
- Configurable from 30kW to 480kW across one product family; customers specify power level, connectors, mounting, and payment options
- Cable replacement costs approximately $400–800 CAD vs. $6,000–7,000 for proprietary cables from some European competitors
- Five-minute field cable replacement (no specialised tools required)
- Remote diagnostics capability reduces unnecessary service dispatches
- Priced significantly below comparable European equipment

## Product Lines

- [Initium Series](https://tealev.com/products/initium): 30–40kW DC fast charger for fleet depot and destination charging. Available in wall-mount or pedestal configurations. Supports sequential charging — two vehicles on one electrical connection overnight — without requiring additional electrical infrastructure. Suited to operations where vehicles dwell for several hours (overnight fleet charging, workplace, multifamily). Connector options: CCS1, NACS (J3400), or dual configuration.

- [Optimum Series](https://tealev.com/products/optimum): 80–240kW DC fast charger for commercial and highway applications. Narrow cabinet fits between two standard parking stalls. Dynamic power sharing in 40kW increments across two ports. SiC power electronics; >97.5% efficiency at full load. Naturally cooled cables (no liquid cooling required). OCPP 1.6J and 2.0.1 compliant; NEVI-capable. Suited to highway corridors, commercial fleet hubs, and transit opportunity charging.

- [Ultimum Series](https://tealev.com/products/ultimum): 240–480kW DC fast charger for heavy-duty and high-throughput applications. Liquid-cooled cables for sustained high-power output. Active thermal management. Compatible with Megawatt Charging System (MCS) standards. Suited to heavy-duty truck charging, high-utilisation public charging, and large fleet depots.

- [Transit Series](https://tealev.com/products/transit): 30–80kW ceiling-suspended (overhead) charger for transit and commercial depot environments. Cabinet and cable management mount to the ceiling, eliminating floor-level equipment and preserving vehicle parking and maintenance space. Configurable at 30kW, 40kW, 60kW, or 80kW. Purpose-built for bus depots and commercial vehicle fleets where floor space is constrained.

All Teal products share these characteristics:
- Operating range: -50°C to +50°C with no power derating
- Enclosure: Type 3R rainproof aluminium construction
- Connectivity: OCPP 1.6J / 2.0.1, Ethernet and 4G options
- Authentication: RFID access control available
- Payment: Optional PCI-compliant terminal (Chargnex/Trunexa platform)
- Designed and assembled in Canada

## Primary Use Cases

Teal equipment is typically deployed in the following scenarios:

- Behind-the-fence fleet depots: Delivery vehicles, service trucks, municipal fleets charging overnight
- Transit agency bus depots: Overhead (ceiling-mounted) charging to preserve floor space
- Highway corridor public charging: NEVI-eligible multi-port stations
- Commercial destination charging: Hotels, grocery, retail, workplace
- Multifamily residential: Parking structure charging for residents
- Industrial and remote operations: Mining, oil and gas, locations with extreme climate conditions

## Key Technical Claims (Verified)

- Full rated power at -42°C recorded in Canadian field deployments
- No heated enclosure required at any operating temperature
- Sequential charging (Initium): Two vehicles charged overnight on a single electrical connection
- Dynamic power sharing (Optimum): 40kW granularity across two ports
- Cable replacement time: Five minutes in the field
- Replacement cable cost: ~$400–800 CAD (vs. $6,000–7,000 for some competitor proprietary cables)
- Optimum efficiency: >97.5% at full load
- Voltage output range: 150–1000V DC (Optimum)

## Pages

- [Home](https://tealev.com): Overview of Teal's product range, key differentiators, and target markets
- [Initium Series](https://tealev.com/chargers/initium-series): 30–40kW fleet and destination charger
- [Optimum Series](https://tealev.com/chargers/optimum-series): 80–240kW commercial and highway charger
- [Ultimum Series](https://tealev.com/chargers/ultimum-series): 240–480kW heavy-duty charger
- [Transit Series](https://tealev.com/chargers/transit-series): 30–80kW overhead depot charger
- [Company](https://tealev.com/company): About Teal, founding story, manufacturing, and Canadian operations
- [Case Studies](https://tealev.com/case-studies): Customer installations and operational outcomes
- [Talk to a Specialist](https://tealev.com/contact): Sales inquiries, quote requests, technical consultations
- [News](https://tealev.com/news): Company announcements, trade show appearances, media coverage

## Case Studies

- [Argo Corporation](https://tealev.com/case-studies/argo): Wall-mounted Initium Series installation; fleet charging in a space-constrained depot environment
- [City of Saskatoon Municipal Fleet Services](https://tealev.com/case-studies/city-of-saskatoon-municipal-fleet-services): Municipal fleet electrification; city vehicle charging infrastructure
- [Saskatoon Light & Power](https://tealev.com/case-studies/saskatoon-light-power): Utility fleet and operational charging deployment
- [Trunexa](https://tealev.com/case-studies/trunexa): Payment and network integration using the Trunexa/Chargnex platform
- [Vopak Energy](https://tealev.com/case-studies/vopak-energy): Industrial/energy sector fleet charging in a demanding operational environment

## News & Media

- [Soheil Akbari on the Still TBD Podcast](https://tealev.com/news/soheil-akbari-talks-with-matt-ferrell-on-the-still-tbd-podcast): Founder interview covering Teal's engineering approach, climate performance, and company philosophy
- [Teal at ACT Expo 2025](https://tealev.com/news/teal-showcase-act-expo-2025): North America's largest commercial fleet and clean transportation trade show
- [Initium Launch at Everything Electric Vancouver](https://tealev.com/news/teal-showcases-initium-line-at-everything-electric-vancouver): Introduction of the Initium Series to the Canadian market

## Contact

- Website: https://tealev.com
- Sales: +1-306-371-9074
- Technical Support: support@tealev.com
- Emergency Service: 1-866-979-0199
- Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

## Optional

- [Teal on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/teal-ev-charging)