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Season 5Episode 207

Revolutionizing EV Charging Infrastructure with DeCharge feat. Dr. Prakash Kamaraj

February 18, 2026
32m
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About This Episode

In this episode of the DevNTell podcast, host Narb interviews Dr. Prakash Kamaraj, co-founder of DeCharge. DeCharge is building the first community-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging network on the Solana blockchain. Dr. Kamaraj shares his journey from medicine to engineering and eventually into the crypto space, inspired by the desire to solve real-world infrastructure problems. DeCharge aims to address the inefficiencies in EV charging infrastructure by using a decentralized, community-driven model to deploy chargers at profitable locations. The platform also offers a "Scout App" for crowdsourcing charging station information and optimizing routes for EV drivers, including businesses with fleets. DeCharge leverage Solana's fast and low-cost blockchain to facilitate community ownership and rewards, creating a more resilient and scalable charging network.

Key Takeaways

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DeCharge is building a community-owned EV charging network using blockchain technology to solve infrastructure coordination problems.

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The EV charging industry faces challenges with misallocated capital and low utilization of public chargers.

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DeCharge's decentralized model allows community members to buy and deploy chargers, earning future incentives based on usage.

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The DeCharge Scout App uses crowdsourced intelligence to provide real-time information on charging stations and help drivers optimize their trips.

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The project chose the Solana blockchain for its low costs and supportive developer ecosystem.

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Dr. Kamaraj advises aspiring founders to focus on solving real operational pain points and to build a compelling narrative around their product.

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Dr. Prakash Kamaraj

Co-Founder @ DeCharge

DeCharge

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