CleanTechnica Exclusive: Interview With Andy Karetsky, CEO of Skycharger - CleanTechnica

Skycharger, a leading developer of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, recently secured a lease to build a 24-port ultra-fast charging hub at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Featuring 400 kW chargers designed to rapidly power large batteries, the hub aims to reduce driver wait times at one of the busiest airports in the U.S. This project supports California’s broader efforts to electrify transportation and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly targeting ride-hailing services under the state's Clean Miles Standard Program. Over its first decade, the hub is projected to avoid more than 200,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, aligning with SFO’s net-zero carbon goals. Additionally, Skycharger is expanding its footprint with a $10 million California Energy Commission grant to develop a 70-port electric truck charging hub at the Port of San Diego. In an exclusive interview with CleanTechnica, Skycharger CEO Andy Karetsky emphasized the company’s focus on practical, customer-centric innovations that enhance the real-world