Case Study
Scaling Sustainable Logistics for Lufa Farms with Smart EV Charging from FractalEV
About Lufa Farms
Lufa Farms is a pioneer in urban agriculture, operating rooftop greenhouses in Montreal to provide fresh, local, responsible products. Committed to sustainability, Lufa Farms integrates sustainable practices across its supply chain, including last-mile delivery, where the company has actively pursued fleet electrification.
About WattSun Innovations
WattSun Innovations is a leading EV infrastructure provider specializing in custom charging solutions for fleets, commercial properties, and multi-unit buildings. As both a distributor and solutions integrator, WattSun tailors each project to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof EV infrastructure. Their expertise in load management, power optimization, and hands-on support ensures seamless deployment and long-term reliability for clients
across Canada.
A Vision for Green Logistics
Lufa Farms’ mission is to build a better food system with a goal of feeding 10% of Montreal’s population sustainably in the coming years. This commitment extends beyond farming to distribution, where the company has prioritized full electrification of its delivery fleet.
Lufa Farms’ goals include:
- Achieve 100% fleet electrification in the long term
- Improve charging reliability to support high-mileage last-mile deliveries
- Implement scalable infrastructures that can grow with their fleet
For Lufa Farms, full fleet electrification isn’t just about reducing emissions; it’s about maintaining seamless and sustainable operations at scale. Success means having charging infrastructure that supports their rapid growth, ensuring every vehicle is powered up and ready for delivery without adding complexity or downtime relative to the ICE vehicles they are used to.
The Challenge: Growing Beyond Early-Stage Charging Infrastructure
Lufa Farms was an early adopter of electric last-mile delivery vehicles, but the technology wasn’t initially suited for high-volume operations. The company had been relying on legacy chargers that:
- Lacked network connectivity, preventing real-time monitoring
- Had no power-sharing, limiting efficient fleet charging
- Provided zero data visibility, making optimization impossible
As their fleet grew, they needed a smarter system that could deliver advanced functionality like load management and remote diagnostics. However, unlike public facing chargers where costs can be recouped, they did not want to be on the hook for expensive subscription fees.
As Lufa’s fleet grew, these issues became bottlenecks with their legacy equipment. Vehicles weren’t fully charged in time for delivery runs, and scaling the EV program required smarter infrastructure.
Finding the Right Solution: WattSun Innovations & FractalEV
Lufa Farms turned to WattSun Innovations, an experienced EV infrastructure provider, to help design a scalable solution. WattSun evaluated Lufa’s site and proposed an optimized charging network powered by FractalEV chargers to revamp their EV infrastructure:
- Minimizing infrastructure upgrades: WattSun just upgraded Lufa Farms’ transformer to increase power availability, maximizing efficiency, without requiring more utility service.
- 14 smart chargers with power-sharing: FractalEV chargers dynamically adjust power distribution across the fleet
- Seamless networked management: Real-time diagnostics and remote monitoring prevent downtime
- Cost-efficient deployment: By repurposing existing infrastructure, WattSun reduced upgrade costs
- No ongoing subscription fees: FractalEV’s built-in software features eliminated the need for expensive monthly contracts
Why Lufa Farms and WattSun Innovations Chose FractalEV
When evaluating EV charging solutions, both Lufa Farms and WattSun Innovations prioritized reliability, scalability, and ease of management. Lufa Farms needed a system that could keep up with their expanding fleet without requiring constant oversight, while WattSun sought a technology partner that offered seamless integration, strong support, and cost-effective power management.
After assessing multiple options, FractalEV emerged as the clear choice for its ability to balance performance between chargers of different power levels, granular control control, and long-term adaptability — giving Lufa Farms the confidence to scale their electrification efforts.
- Reliable charging: 100% uptime ensures fleet readiness every morning
- Power-sharing efficiency: Optimizes available grid power across 14 chargers (Six 80A and eight 3
- Advanced diagnostics: Enables real-time monitoring and proactive maintenance
- Scalability: Designed to support future fleet growth with more chargers or the addition of an OCPP solution should it become required.
- Strong local support: FractalEV’s responsiveness helped WattSun resolve technical issues in under 24 hours
For WattSun Innovations, selecting FractalEV wasn’t just about product quality, it was about finding a partner that could support large-scale deployments with an easy commissioning process, intelligent power management and fast, reliable service. The ability to offer load balancing without third-party software and integrate both 80A and 48A chargers gave WattSun a competitive edge in structuring the right solution for Lufa Farms. Furthermore, the open nature of the chargers preserved flexibility, without locking Lufa Farms into a solution should their requirements change in the future.
The Results: Seamless Operations & a Path for Expansion
By implementing FractalEV’s intelligent charging network, Lufa Farms has eliminated the operational inefficiencies that once hindered their EV fleet. Vehicles are fully charged and ready each morning, ensuring deliveries run on schedule. Smart power-sharing technology allows them to optimize available energy without overloading their grid, and remote diagnostics enable quick issue resolution — minimizing downtime and manual intervention which considerably reduces maintenance costs.
Since adopting FractalEV chargers, Lufa Farms has:
- Fully Charged Fleet: Vehicles consistently ready for daily routes
- Zero Downtime: Fast troubleshooting with remote diagnostics & WattSun support
- Optimized Load Management: Smart power-sharing eliminated grid constraints
- Scalable Growth Plan: Now evaluating Phase 2 expansion (45 more chargers)
Lufa Farms’ charging transformation relied not only on better hardware but also on expert guidance and strong support to ensure long-term success. Throughout the process, WattSun Innovations provided hands-on guidance, ensuring the system was designed for both immediate reliability and long-term scalability.
Driving the Future of Sustainable Logistics
Lufa Farms’ journey to fleet electrification is far from over. With FractalEV’s reliable charging and WattSun’s expert deployment, they now have a scalable infrastructure to meet their long-term sustainability goals.
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