How integrated, modular systems are reshaping EV infrastructure—faster, simpler, smarter.

If stick build is the well-worn path, then skid build is the bold new direction. Stick builds are familiar. Skid builds are faster. So why commit to something new?

 

Because the future of EV infrastructure demands it.

 

At first glance, sticking with traditional stick build methods might seem like the safer choice. It’s what utilities and contractors know. The components are ordered from longstanding vendors, the installation process is familiar, and there’s a sense of predictability in how projects are executed. The process—ordering components, managing separate vendors, coordinating on-site construction—is predictable, even if it’s slow, complex, and costly.

 

So why rock the boat? Because the boat isn’t going fast enough. And the world isn’t waiting.

 

What Is a Skid Build?

A skid build consolidates all major power components—transformer, switchgear, meter, and control systems—into a single factory assembled platform. Think of it as a fully integrated, preassembled unit that arrives on-site ready to connect. It’s tested before it leaves the factory, certified to standards like UL or CSA, and designed for rapid deployment.

 

Compared to the piecemeal approach of stick build, skid builds streamline installation from months down to days—even hours in some cases. That’s not theory—it’s happening now.

 

At AK Power Solutions, we saw the writing on the wall. Our customers weren’t just frustrated with long lead times. They were navigating utility interconnection delays, complex permitting processes, and site coordination challenges. They needed a solution that didn’t just meet specs—it met the moment.

 

So we committed to skid build because it solves multiple problems at once:

 

• – Simplifies Procurement: One unit, one SLD, one order. No juggling multiple vendors, quotes, or timelines.
• – Reduces Site Work: Pre-tested, the unit arrives ready. Pouring of one pads (not multiple), and no managing multi-week installations.
• – Improves Quality Control: Manufactured in a controlled environment with consistent standards across every deployment.
• – Speeds Up Delivery: Our E2V Integrated Power Module (IPM) can be deployed in as little as one day. That’s not just convenient—it’s a strategic advantage.

 

We understand that change is hard. That’s why we still support traditional component-based solutions where needed—custom projects, tight site constraints, or specific utility requirements.

 

But for most deployments? Skid build is faster. Simpler. Smarter.

 

We didn’t walk away from stick build lightly. But the scale and urgency of the EV transition demand better tools, better workflows, and better outcomes. Electrifying a continent isn’t a five-year goal—it’s a now goal. And we’re building solutions that help our customers meet it.

 

Ready to move at the speed of demand?

Let’s talk. At AK Power Solutions, we’re not just building for today—we’re building for what’s next.

 

Contact our team at sales@akpowers.com for more information.