From Startup to OEM Partner: Lectron’s EV Charging Journey
Christopher Maiwald, Founder and CEO of Lectron, launched the company in 2017 with just $15,000 in starting capital. Lectron has grown into one of the fastest-growing EV charging brands in North America. Today, more than 18% of U.S. EV drivers own a Lectron product, making the brand a trusted name in the EV charging market.
The Lectron Vortex Plug was the first widely available NACS to CCS adapter in the market
Maiwald has overseen Lectron’s expansion from aftermarket charging accessories to official supplier status for global automakers including General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. With a strategy centered on addressing real-world pain points for EV drivers, from compatibility challenges to charging convenience.
A key milestone under Christopher Maiwald’s leadership was the launch of the Vortex Plug, the first widely available NACS to CCS adapter. The product secured first-mover status during Tesla’s Supercharger network rollout and led to OEM partnerships. Lectron later followed with the Vortex Plus, the first UL 2252-certified adapter of its kind, further cementing its role as an industry leader.
From a $15k startup to a company shipping hundreds of thousands NACS adapters to automakers, Lectron’s growth reflects Maiwald’s focus on making EV charging universal, affordable, and reliable.
Lectron Products
Lectron has developed a complete portfolio of charging solutions:
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Portable Chargers – Level 1 and Level 2 charging for home or on-the-go use.
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Wall-Mounted Home Chargers – including the V-BOX Pro, supporting up to 48 amps of charging power.
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Adapters – NACS, J1772, and CCS solutions that ensure compatibility across every major EV.
With products covering 100% of the EV market in North America, Lectron continues to make EV charging simple, universal and dependable.