EVSE supplier and charging network operator ChargePoint has announced that its entire current hardware portfolio now supports Plug & Charge technology. Plug & Charge, based on the ISO 15118-20 communication standard, simplifies charging for EV drivers. Instead of navigating proprietary apps or dealing with credit card readers (both common points of failure), drivers simply plug… Read more »
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Dabaja Brothers and ChargePoint aim to eliminate EV fast charging deserts in metro Detroit
Ubiquitous EV charging provider ChargePoint has announced plans to build a new public EV charging site in Canton, Michigan for the Dabaja Brothers Development Group, a metro Detroit real estate development company. Dabaja Brothers will own and operate the new charging site, and plans to open ChargePoint fast charging stations at several more Michigan locations,… Read more »
ChargePoint wins Sourcewell contract to provide EV charging infrastructure for public sector agencies
EV charging provider ChargePoint has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract to provide EV charging solutions to public sector agencies in the US and Canada. Sourcewell, a self-funded governmental organization established in 1978, administers a program that harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies. By streamlining procurement with pre-negotiated, competitive… Read more »
ChargePoint launches next-generation EV charging software platform for fleet and site management
ChargePoint has launched the latest generation of its ChargePoint Platform, a comprehensive software platform designed to manage EV charging infrastructure. The re-engineered solution aims to optimize charging networks of any size, from single sites to global deployments, while integrating with a range of energy systems. The platform, designed for use by fleet operators, automotive manufacturers,… Read more »
ChargePoint and Eaton launch V2X-capable EV fleet charging system
EV charging provider ChargePoint and intelligent power management company Eaton have announced a new “ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets.” ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a vehicle-to-everything-capable system that can deliver up to 600 kW of power for passenger EVs and megawatt charging (1,000 kW) for heavy-duty… Read more »
ChargePoint launches Flex Plus EV charger for European fleet home charging
ChargePoint has introduced the Flex Plus EV home charger for European fleet markets, specifically targeting the region’s company car segment, which accounts for 60% of new vehicle sales. The Flex Plus integrates with ChargePoint’s Driver Management Solution software, allowing fleet managers to accurately reimburse drivers for home energy usage, oversee public charging activities and maintain… Read more »
Eaton and ChargePoint partner to offer turnkey EV charging solutions, advance V2X
Intelligent power management company Eaton will partner with EV charging provider ChargePoint to integrate EV charging infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities. Eaton and ChargePoint will deliver chargers, electrical infrastructure and engineering services as turnkey offerings. The companies aim to “streamline the purchase, design and deployment of… Read more »
ChargePoint’s next-gen Level 2 EV charging architecture increases charging speed, adds bidirectional capability
ChargePoint has announced what it calls “a generational leap in AC Level 2 charging technology.” The new product architecture will feature bidirectional charging and maximal charging speeds. Models sold across North America and Europe will be based on the new architecture, and the company will offer variants for commercial, residential and fleet applications. “ChargePoint’s next… Read more »
ChargePoint deploys EV fast charging in New York with support from NYSERDA
EV charging network operator ChargePoint has opened five new DC fast charging sites in upstate New York. The sites are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and are located in Cortland, Waterloo, Lake Placid, Niagara Falls and Ripley. Drivers can find, use and pay for charging at these locations… Read more »
ChargePoint debuts anti-vandalism solutions for its EV chargers
ChargePoint, a US-based provider of EV charging equipment, has introduced two solutions designed to help combat the problem of charger vandalism: a cut-resistant charging cable and a vandalism alarm software system called ChargePoint Protect. The cable uses “novel cut-resistant materials,” which makes the cable “substantially more difficult for would-be vandals to cut while remaining flexible… Read more »