Ecotality (ECTY) 8-K Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Exhibit 99.1

Media:
Kim Setliff Antenna Group for ECOtality kimberly@antennagroup.com Tel: (415) 977-1942 Investor Relations: Brandi Floberg or Kathy Price The Piacente Group ecotality@tpg-ir.com Tel: (212) 481-2050

ECOtality Reports 2013 First Quarter Financial Results

Generates Record Quarterly Revenue of $15.9 Million

SAN FRANCISCO - May 15, 2013 –ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY), a leader in clean electric transportation technologies, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

"Our first quarter results reflect continued installations of our prevalent and growing Blink® network," stated Ravi Brar, ECOtality's President and Chief Executive Officer."We are on track to complete the commitments under the EV Project by the end of this year, and have now focused our attention on our next stage of growth. Our Blink, Minit-Charger and eTec Labs businesses each provide substantial opportunities supported by positive trends in the commercial, residential and industrial EV markets. Our goal is to promote the use of clean energy technology to best serve our customers while simultaneously cultivating shareholder value as we continue our transition and further build our business.”

First Quarter 2013 Financial Results Summary

Revenue in the first quarter of 2013 increased 16% to $15.9 million from $13.7 million in the first quarter of 2012. The increase in revenue was largely attributed to the continued roll out of ECOtality's Blink network of charging stations, continued execution on the EV Project, and increased sales of our industrial products. Revenue in the first quarter of 2012 includes $2.6 million in non-recurring license revenue resulting from the March 2012 ABB software license transaction.

Sales and marketing expenses were $1.2 million for both the first quarter of 2013 and 2012. General and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2013 were $4.8 million, compared with $4.9 million in the first quarter of 2012.

Net loss for the first quarter of 2013 was $(0.6) million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, in the same year-ago quarter. Net income for the first quarter of 2012 includes non-recurring income generated by the realization of $2.6 million in license revenue and $2.4 million in other income related to the March 2012 ABB software license transaction. The resulting sequential decrease in first quarter 2013 earnings was significantly lessened by improved gross profit resulting from increased product and service revenues realized in the first quarter of 2013. Combined cash, restricted cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2013 totaled $3.6 million.

First Quarter 2013 Operational Highlights

• Announced the launch of the Minit-Charger 12, the foundation for the next generation of Minit-Charger’s industrial products.

• Expanded partnership with Kroger to include the $1.5 million sale and installation of over 200 level 2 (quick charge) charging stations and 25 DC Fast Chargers.

• Partnered with ChargePoint, Inc. to establish Collaboratev, LLC to enable interoperability and mapping services for the EV charging industry.

• Broadened relationship with Sears to include Blink® Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger stations at several Sears stores in Tennessee and Arizona.

• Entered Georgia market through agreement with Georgia Power, the largest subsidiary of Southern Company, one of the nation's largest generators of electricity, to add Blink chargers at its Atlanta headquarters.

Management Commentary

"We are making progress in shifting our business from one primarily dependent on the EV Project to a company with a diversified product and services offering serving consumers, industrial and government clients," Mr. Brar continued. "We believe that each of our three complementary product and service offerings present compelling growth opportunities and we have set aggressive internal sales targets. Our efforts to expand our national account program have been encouraging, as the recent agreements with Kroger and Texas Instruments demonstrate our early traction and the viability of our charging stations and network. We are actively working to expand our Blink network across the country through our indirect sales channels and dealer network. In addition, the Minit-Charger 12 is our first step to rejuvenate our presence in the industrial sector, and we are preparing to begin installations in the third quarter.”

Conference Call

ECOtality President and CEO Ravi Brar and CFO Susie Herrmann will host the presentation, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. Pacific time)

Dial-In number: 1-877-941-2069

International: 1-480-629-9713

Conference ID#: 4619608

The live conference call will be webcast simultaneously and available for replay via the Investor Relations section of the company's website athttp://investor.ecotality.com/.

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.

For those unable to participate, an audio replay of the call will be available beginning approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live call through May 22, 2013.

Toll-free replay number: 1-800-406-7325

International replay number: 1-303-590-3030

Replay ID#: 4619608

About ECOtality, Inc.

ECOtality, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECTY) is a leader in clean, electric transportation technologies. The company provides three primary product and service offerings: Blink, Minit-Charger and eTec Labs. ECOtality offers electric vehicle charging stations under the Blink brand and provides a turnkey network operating system for EV drivers, commercial businesses and utilities. Minit-Charger manufactures and distributes fast-charging systems for material handling and airport ground support vehicles. eTec Labs is a trusted research and testing resource for governments, automotive OEMs and utilities. For more information about ECOtality, please visitwww.ecotality.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

ECOTALITY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

		March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,394		$	6,414
	Restricted cash		200			200
	Receivables, net of allowance for bad debts of $93 and $96 as ofMarch 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively		2,670			966
	Receivables, other		1,197			1,207
	Inventory		17,951			20,966
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,128			1,235
	Total current assets		26,540			30,988
Property and equipment, net			23,233			21,790
Other assets			33			37
Intangible assets, net			985			971
TOTAL ASSETS		$	50,791		$	53,786
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
	Accounts payable	$	2,687		$	2,659
	Accrued payroll		1,246			1,128
	Unearned revenue, current portion		18,732			23,812
	Warranty reserves		580			578
	Current portion of capital lease obligations		117			116
	Accrued liabilities, other		8,362			6,057
	Total current liabilities		31,724			34,350
Long term portion of unearned revenue			721			631
Convertible note, less unamortized discount of $55 and $62as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively			4,945			4,938
Capital lease obligations			71			101
Other long term debt			188			188
TOTAL LIABILITIES			37,649			40,208
Stockholders’ equity:
	Series A convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 sharesauthorized, 6,330 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2013and December 31, 2012		6			6
	Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,300,000 shares authorized, 23,830 and23,754 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2013 andDecember 31, 2012, respectively		24			24
	Additional paid-in capital		128,148			127,987
	Accumulated deficit		(114,928	)		(114,340	)
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(108	)		(99	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			13,142			13,578
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	50,791		$	53,786

ECOTALITY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2013			2012
	(Unaudited)
Revenue
Product	$	1,905		$	1,422
Service		14,029			9,635
License		-			2,593
Total revenue		15,934			13,650
Cost of goods sold
Product		1,055			1,014
Service		8,929			7,482
Total cost of goods sold		9,984			8,496
Gross profit		5,950			5,154
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing		1,152			1,215
Research and development		469			326
General and administrative		4,801			4,912
Total operating expenses		6,422			6,453
Loss from operations		(472	)		(1,299	)
Interest income		2			165
Interest expense		(82	)		(20	)
Other income, net		4			2,404
Income (loss) before income taxes		(548	)		1,250
Income tax expense		(40	)		(1	)
Net income (loss)	$	(588	)	$	1,249
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic	$	(0.02	)	$	0.04
Diluted	$	(0.02	)	$	0.04
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic		23,728,622			23,626,328
Diluted		23,728,622			23,843,499