About

EV Hover: The Global Standard for "Active-Use" Safety Infrastructure

EV Hover (a brand of Hover Away, LLC) is an Illinois-based industrial manufacturer dedicated to eliminating the "invisible landmines" of modern infrastructure: loose cables and hoses. We specialize in proprietary, US-made overhead cable management systems that transform hazardous floor space into clear paths of travel.

The Problem: The $417,000 "Invisible Landmine"

The global transition to electric mobility and industrial automation has created a massive, often ignored safety gap. While the industry has focused on charging speeds and battery density, the physical hardware connecting vehicles to power—heavy Level 2 cables—often ends up on the floor.

Financial Risk: The average commercial trip-and-fall lawsuit settlement is $417,200.

Compliance Gap: 97% of businesses currently violate ADA and OSHA floor-safety standards because they rely on storage-only solutions (reels and hooks).

The Insurance Spike: A single trip-and-fall injury averages $48,575 in workers' comp claims and can spike a company’s Experience Modifier Rate (EMR) for three years, potentially disqualifying them from high-value government or industrial contracts.

The Solution: "Active-Use" Infrastructure

EV Hover provides the only mechanical solution designed specifically to guarantee compliance during use, not just storage. Our flagship 9-foot industrial boom arm hoists cables completely overhead throughout the duration of a charge or work session.

By routing lines through the air rather than across the walking path, EV Hover provides a proprietary "Liability Shield" for facility managers, REITs, and municipalities.

Key Differentiators & Engineering

Industry-Leading Reach: A proprietary 180° swivel arm with a 9 1/4-foot horizontal reach—the longest in the industry. This allows a single unit to service multiple bays or reach the far-side charging ports of large vehicles like the Ford F-150 Lightning, Cybertruck, and Rivian.

Weatherproof Industrial Build: Engineered in Illinois from heavy-duty, powder-coated American steel. The system is 100% weatherproof, ensuring long-term performance in both high-traffic indoor service bays and outdoor parking structures.

Zero-Assembly Deployment: Unlike imported alternatives that arrive as a "104-piece" assembly nightmare, EV Hover is a single-piece industrial unit. It can be fully installed on a stud or masonry wall in under 10 minutes.

Lifetime Warranty: Our commitment to American-made quality is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, reflecting the industrial-grade durability expected by professional EPCs and engineers.

Core Market Applications

EV Hover is currently deployed globally across multiple critical sectors:

Commercial Auto & Industrial: Clearing shop floors of air hoses, power cords, and welding leads to prevent mechanic injuries and OSHA fines.

Municipal & Utility Fleets: Providing "Buy American" compliant hardware for public works depots and utility charging hubs (e.g., E.ON and Long Beach Water Dept).

Real Estate & Multi-Unit Parking: Ensuring REITs and property managers maintain a "Clear Path of Travel" to satisfy strict ADA accessibility mandates.

Residential Prosumers: Turning cluttered home garages into professional-grade charging bays while protecting expensive Level 2 cable investments ($500+) from floor damage.

The Founder’s Mission

EV Hover was born from a real-world injury. Founder Mike Mayer developed the system after witnessing his father-in-law suffer a serious fall over a Level 2 charging cable. With nearly 30 years of executive leadership in operational safety, Mike engineered EV Hover to move the industry beyond simple organization and into a new era of proactive liability mitigation.

EV Hover isn’t just an accessory; it is the non-negotiable compliance layer for the electric era.

For more information, wholesale inquiries, or design specifications, visit evhover.com.