VoltSafe Blog Team – March 7, 2025
Connection to electricity has remained largely unchanged for well over a century, no other company has successfully attempted to disrupt the market with a more innovative plug and outlet design. Enter VoltSafe – leading the charge in forward-thinking, and helping the world connect to electricity more easily, while keeping users safe and helping them save money. VoltSafe’s award-winning, patented technology and magnetic connectors are set to disrupt the market with their simple, safe and smart(er) ways to connect to and manage power.
Traditional electrical plugs rely on metal prongs and hidden metal contacts in an outlet to establish an electrical connection, a design that has persisted since the late 1800s. While the current design of plugs have been around for centuries and have become the accepted method of connecting to electricity, they pose significant safety risks, including electrocution, fire hazards, and accessibility challenges. Corrosion on the metal prongs and live outlets make connections to electricity a major hazard for users, especially in wet environments.
A few things make VoltSafe’s innovation truly unique. First, its ability to connect and disconnect safely and easily using magnets instead of prongs and recessed outlets (which are prone to corrosion and fires). Imagine not struggling with prongs anymore?! This magnetic attachment makes electrical connections easy for those with mobility challenges or those hard to reach places (behind the nightstand or couch, or low to the floor) and eliminates risks such as tripping associated with traditional prongs as the magnets allow it to break away. VoltSafe’s other key differentiator from traditional outlets is that you can safely touch the metal contacts on the connector or outlet without risk of shock or electrocution. “Off is the new on”, the company’s CEO, Trevor Burgess, likes to say. Today’s common outlet has always been ON by default which is dangerous, but VoltSafe’s fingerprint technology enables the outlet to be OFF by default, only drawing power once its plug mate is securely connected. The other unique differentiator is that it’s IoT-enabled, with AI learning capabilities allowing users to manage power effectively right down to the outlet from a smart phone or dashboard saving energy and utility costs. VoltSafe Technology has reached an aerospace-level safety rating and is setting a standard higher than ever in the electrical industry.
One of the most revolutionary aspects of VoltSafe Technology is the ability to provide access to high-power electricity, safely and efficiently. Whether it’s powering marine vessels, electric vehicles, industrial machinery, medical equipment or home appliances, VoltSafe enables a seamless and reliable energy connection without the risks associated with conventional plugs such as electrocution and tripping hazards. Organizations like the AARP have recognized VoltSafe’s innovative technology for its ability to change the lives of those who struggle with mobility issues whether it be arthritis or physical limitations due to a loss of limbs or musculoskeletal injury or deterioration. As well, in other sectors such as recreational marine, aviation or industrial shipping, plugging in can be extremely challenging either due to cumbersome locking rings or awkward and heavy cord sets, or the pull force to connect and disconnect them. Magnets and VoltSafe’s unique technology make it secure, safe and easy.
VoltSafe technology goes beyond just safety and accessibility—it also enables precise energy management at a granular level. By providing users with granular control over their electrical usage, VoltSafe empowers individuals and businesses to optimize their power consumption, by scheduling the power usage of appliances and equipment and taking advantage of off-peak usage. This helps reduce costs for the consumer and minimize energy waste for the utility company. This level of control can help consumers manage electricity expenses more effectively by streamlining energy usage for operational efficiency.
By minimizing energy waste, VoltSafe’s truly smart power management capabilities benefit utility companies by decreasing their infrastructure footprint. With better energy distribution and demand response capabilities, power providers can optimize grid performance, reducing the need for expensive infrastructure expansions. This not only lowers costs for utilities but also contributes to a more sustainable, energy-efficient future.
VoltSafe’s game-changing technology is providing solutions to industries that have long struggled with electrical safety and efficiency.
Maritime & Shore Power: Safe access to shore power has been a long time coming for the marine industry. Safety standards set by the NEC (National Electrical Code) or ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council) are amping up to reduce the amount of shore power injuries and fatalities. Traditional shore power connections are prone to corrosion and sparking leading to fires as well as electrocution risks such as electro shock drownings. VoltSafe Marine eliminates these issues with a safe, reliable, and easy-to-use magnetic connector that withstands harsh marine environments. Alongside the shore power pedestal and cord, VoltSafe’s shore power system also features a proprietary dashboard that allows the marina operator to manage and monitor the pedestals for any electrical fault issues, overdraw management and easy realtime billing management. The all in one dashboard solution also has a boater app that will allow boaters to seamlessly communicate with marina operations to pay their bills and report shore power issues to the marina operator. Boat owners will also be notified if their cord becomes disconnected from shore power or there is a power outage. The company currently has several active purchase orders from interested marinas.
Home & Office: Eliminating exposed prongs significantly reduces the risk of electrical fires and shock hazards in residential and commercial settings as well as tripping hazards.
Industrial & Heavy-Duty Sectors: Industries requiring high-power connections now have a safer alternative that allows for seamless, secure, and rapid disconnection in emergency scenarios. Emergency service vehicles such as firefighters and ambulances can instantly disconnect and drive to their destination. Autonomous equipment and vessels can easily power up when not in use and disconnect when it’s time to get to work.
Medical facilities: For individuals with limited mobility including seniors, plugging and unplugging traditional cords can be a challenge. VoltSafe’s magnetic connection allows for effortless connection and disconnection making electricity more accessible to all, especially those in hospitals and residential homes.
VoltSafe’s technology is protected by multiple patents, ensuring that no other company can legally replicate its advancements. The company holds a core patent for its method of safely delivering power through a magnetic connection. As an added bonus, the innovative technology also helps users manage their power usage on a granular level via an accompanying app.
The recognition of VoltSafe’s achievements extends beyond patents, as the company has been awarded multiple industry accolades for its groundbreaking work. Among its prestigious awards, including the IBEX Innovation Award, CES Innovation Award, CES CTA Mark of Excellence award and Foresight’s 50 Most Investable Cleantech companies. VoltSafe has been recognized for excellence in engineering, safety innovation, and technological breakthroughs. These achievements cement its status as an industry leader and a company poised to transform multiple sectors.
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VoltSafe Technology is poised to redefine how the world connects to electricity, one outlet at a time. You can be part of this award-winning technology and electrical innovation boom.
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About VoltSafe Inc.
VoltSafe Inc. is changing the way people connect to power. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, the Canadian tech startup has reinvented the electrical plug by eliminating prongs, adding magnets and an “electrical fingerprint”. Using patented technology, VoltSafe has created the world’s safest, simplest, and smartest plug design since electricity came into homes more than 140 years ago. The company’s product pipeline includes magnetic plug replacement solutions for household, commercial, industrial, marine, electric and autonomous vehicles, emergency services, data centres and more.