EV charging works best when we place it where people already go. Shopping centers, public venues, transport hubs, business locations, and city destinations all give drivers a practical reason to stop, park, and charge without changing their plans.

At ECOFACTOR, we see partnership projects as one of the main ways to make charging infrastructure useful in real life. A charging station is not just a piece of equipment in a parking lot. It becomes part of a wider system that includes the location owner, the Charge Point Operator, the driver, our mobile app, technical support, and daily access.

In this article, we look at partnership examples connected with HitMall, the Central Hippodrome of Ukraine, YASNO, and other CPO projects. Each case is different, but the idea is the same: EV charging becomes stronger when it is built into places where people already spend time.

We remind you that you can purchase home and commercial charging stations in our store, as well as use public charging stations ECOFACTOR located throughout Ukraine. For convenient access to charging infrastructure, we recommend using our mobile app, available on iOS and Android.

Why EV Charging Partnerships Matter

Building a charging station is only one part of creating a useful EV network. The location often matters just as much as the hardware. Drivers do not usually want to make a separate trip just to charge their cars. They want charging to fit naturally into their day.

This is where partnerships make a real difference. Shopping centers, office complexes, hotels, transport hubs, entertainment venues, and public spaces already attract visitors. When we add charging infrastructure to these locations, both sides benefit. Drivers get a convenient place to charge. Property owners add a service that makes the location more attractive.

For Charge Point Operators, partnerships help expand the network faster than building standalone charging sites from scratch. Existing parking areas already have traffic, visibility, and supporting facilities. That makes them practical places for charging infrastructure.

For us, this model connects hardware, software, and driver access in one ecosystem. A charging project is not only about installing stations. It is about making the site easy to use, easy to manage, and useful for the people who visit it.

Key EV Charging Partnership Case Studies

The best way to understand our partnership projects is to look at real locations. HitMall, the Central Hippodrome of Ukraine, and YASNO show three different use cases: retail charging, public venue charging, and network integration for broader EV travel. Each project works in its own way, but the logic is the same—charging becomes useful when it fits into where people already go.

HitMall: Retail Charging That Fits Into Daily Visits

Retail locations are among the most practical places for EV charging because people naturally spend time there. Grocery shopping, visiting restaurants, running errands, or meeting friends usually takes long enough for an electric vehicle to recharge.

The charging hub at HitMall in Kyiv is a good example of how this works. The charging points are located on the upper parking level of the shopping center, so drivers can plug in their vehicles and continue with their visit instead of waiting near the car. The site is connected with the ECOFACTOR app, which helps drivers access the charging process in a more predictable way—they can find chargers, check station status, start or stop a charging session, and monitor charging through the app.

That is exactly why retail charging makes sense. It removes the feeling that charging is a separate task. For the shopping center, this type of partnership adds a useful service without changing the main purpose of the property. Visitors who drive electric vehicles are more likely to choose places where charging is available, especially when they plan to stay for more than a few minutes.

Central Hippodrome of Ukraine: Charging at a Public Destination

Not every charging location needs to be built around shopping or commuting. Public venues can benefit just as much. Our project at the Central Hippodrome of Ukraine shows how EV charging can become part of a destination that combines leisure, events, and public activity. The site includes three ultra-fast charging stations with power of up to 160 kW each and CCS Combo 2 plus GB/T connectors.

People may come for races, events, exhibitions, or time with family. They already plan to spend time there, which makes charging more convenient. A driver can arrive, connect the car, attend an event, and return to a charged vehicle. The value of this partnership is not only in the number of chargers or their power. It is in the way charging becomes part of the visitor experience.

For venue operators, EV charging adds a modern service for visitors and supports changing expectations around mobility. As more people switch to electric cars, public destinations will need this kind of infrastructure more often. The Hippodrome case is a strong example of how we can bring charging infrastructure to places that are not traditional transport or retail locations, but still have real demand.

YASNO: Network Partnership That Makes Charging Easier to Access

YASNO is an important case because it shows how EV charging partnerships can work not only through new locations, but through cooperation between charging networks. In 2025, ECOFACTOR and YASNO announced an official cooperation in Kropyvnytskyi. Our fast ECOFACTOR charging station with 160 kW power became available directly in the YASNO E-mobility app. The setup includes three ports, modern equipment, and easier access for drivers.

The roles in this partnership are clear. We provide the technical side of the project, while YASNO focuses on user convenience through its app and customer-facing service. Drivers can access ECOFACTOR charging infrastructure through the YASNO E-mobility app, use a fast 160 kW charging station in Kropyvnytskyi, charge with three available ports, and move between charging networks without extra confusion.

This is a different type of partnership from HitMall or the Hippodrome. There, the main focus is the location. Here, the focus is network access. When one company provides reliable infrastructure and another helps make it easy for users to reach that infrastructure, the charging experience becomes smoother. Drivers do not want to think too much about who owns the charger or how the technical side works. They want to find a charger, connect their car, and continue their trip.

Different Locations, Different Charging Needs

Although HitMall, the Hippodrome, and YASNO represent different types of projects, they share one practical idea. Each one begins with a location or network where charging can solve a real driver need. HitMall supports charging during shopping and daily visits. The Hippodrome supports charging during leisure activities and public events. YASNO shows how larger charging hubs and network cooperation can support urban and intercity travel.

There is no single perfect charging location. The right setup depends on how people use a place. Some drivers need a short top-up during a shopping trip. Others may leave a car charging for several hours while attending an event. A fleet or business user may care more about uptime, access, and predictable charging schedules.

This is why partnerships matter. A good charging project is not copied from one location to another without thought. It should reflect the parking flow, visitor behavior, dwell time, available power, connector needs, and future demand. Different partners may need different charging stations, different power levels, and different software tools. The goal is to build infrastructure that makes sense for that exact place.

Build Your EV Charging Project With ECOFACTOR

The projects above show how different businesses and CPOs trust us with charging infrastructure for real locations: shopping centers, public venues, commercial sites, and charging networks. At ECOFACTOR, we support corporate EV charging projects with charging stations, software, technical support, and tools for drivers. Our iOS and Android app helps users access charging, while the charging station map makes it easier to find available locations across the network.

Our solutions support a wide range of locations, including:

  • Public charging sites
  • Retail locations and shopping centers
  • Business centers and office buildings
  • Commercial parking areas

Contact ECOFACTOR to discuss corporate charging stations, CPO partnerships, or EV infrastructure for your location.

Other CPO Partnerships Expanding the Network

Large charging networks are rarely built by one company working alone. They grow through cooperation between hardware manufacturers, software providers, Charge Point Operators, property owners, and businesses that want to offer charging as part of their services. This model is already common across Europe, and it is becoming more relevant for Ukraine too.

A useful comparison comes from the Telford International Centre in the UK. Visitors arriving for conferences, exhibitions, or live events can use on-site EV chargers, while another group of chargers is located nearby at a shopping and cinema parking area. Drivers park once, attend the event, and return to their car later. That same logic can work in Ukraine for exhibition centers, arenas, shopping malls, business parks, hotels, restaurants, and transport hubs.

For CPOs and property owners, these locations often have the right conditions for charging. They already have parking, a steady flow of visitors, longer dwell times, and nearby facilities such as cafes, shops, restrooms, or service areas. Instead of making charging stations separate destinations, partnerships make them part of the location’s normal service. That is usually better for drivers and more useful for businesses.

What Businesses Can Learn from These Projects

Businesses often think about EV charging as equipment that needs to be installed. The case studies show that this is only the starting point. A better approach is to plan charging as part of the customer or visitor experience. Before choosing the charger type or power level, it helps to understand how people actually use the location.

A shopping center with high visitor traffic may need fast and convenient charging. A public venue may need stations that support longer stays during events. A business center may see the most charging demand during working hours. A hotel may need overnight charging for guests. The right questions are practical: how long do visitors usually stay, is the location busy during the day or evening, will drivers need fast or destination charging, is the parking area easy to access, and can the site support more chargers later?

The answers influence almost every technical decision—charger power, number of connectors, placement, app access, signage, and future expansion all depend on how the location is used. This is why working with experienced charging partners matters. A good EV charging project should work in daily conditions, with real drivers, real traffic, and real business needs.

Charging Experience Depends on More Than Power

When people talk about EV charging, they often start with power output. Higher kilowatts usually mean less time at the station. But for drivers, speed is only one part of the experience.

A charging location also needs to be easy to enter, simple to use, and predictable before the driver arrives. Reliable hardware matters, but so do compatible connectors, clear payment options, live station status, mobile app access, and support when something does not work as expected.

The HitMall charging hub shows this broader approach in practice. Drivers can use the ECOFACTOR application to find chargers, check whether they are available, start or stop a charging session, and monitor the process without unnecessary steps. That kind of digital support removes a lot of the uncertainty that EV drivers used to deal with. Instead of arriving and hoping a charger is free, they can make a decision before entering the parking area. Good software makes good hardware much easier to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do CPOs partner with shopping centers and public venues?

Because these places already attract regular visitors. Charging becomes more convenient when drivers can plug in while shopping, attending an event, or using other services.

How is ECOFACTOR connected to these partnership cases?

ECOFACTOR provides charging infrastructure, app access, and network tools that help drivers use public charging points and help partners manage charging projects.

What makes HitMall a useful EV charging location?

HitMall works well because drivers already spend time there. Charging can happen during shopping, dining, or errands instead of becoming a separate stop.

Why is the Central Hippodrome of Ukraine a good charging case?

It shows how EV charging can work at a public venue. Visitors can charge while attending events, which makes the service useful without disrupting their plans.

Are EV charging hubs only for long-distance travel?

No. They support both everyday charging and longer trips. Many drivers use public chargers while shopping, working, visiting venues, or traveling between cities.

Why does mobile app access matter?

A mobile app helps drivers find chargers, check availability, start or stop charging, and monitor the session. It makes the whole process clearer and less stressful.

What can businesses gain from EV charging partnerships?

They can attract EV drivers, improve the visitor experience, make better use of parking areas, and prepare their location for growing demand.

Final Thoughts

The examples of HitMall, the Central Hippodrome of Ukraine, YASNO, and other Charge Point Operator partnerships show that successful EV charging infrastructure is not defined by one type of property or one technical specification.

What matters most is placing charging where it naturally fits into everyday activity. Someone may be shopping, attending an event, traveling between cities, or visiting a business center. In each case, charging becomes more useful when it supports what the driver was already doing.

For Ukraine, this approach makes a lot of sense. The EV market is still developing, and partnerships can help expand charging access faster than isolated projects. Property owners gain a useful service for visitors. CPOs extend their networks. Drivers get more predictable charging options.

The strongest charging projects are not just about installing stations. They are about understanding how people move through their day and placing reliable infrastructure where it actually helps. That practical approach is what connects the partnership cases in this article.