Could ChargePoint’s New EV Tech Support Renewable Energy?
ChargePoint's AC Level 2 architecture could be a game-changer, offering bidirectional charging, enhanced power delivery and smarter energy management.
This advancement is designed for diverse applications, including residential, commercial and fleet operations, positioning electric vehicles as integral components of broader energy systems.
This development not only aids in reducing vehicular emissions but could play crucial role in grid stabilisation, especially as intermittent renewable energy sources become more prevalent.
“ChargePoint’s next generation of EV chargers will be revolutionary, not evolutionary,” says Hossein Kazemi, Chief Technical Officer, Hardware at ChargePoint.
“The architecture underpinning them enables highly anticipated technologies which will deliver a significantly better experience for station owners and the EV drivers who charge with them.”
About ChargePoint
Based in California, US, ChargePoint operates the world's largest online network of independently owned EV charging stations across 14 countries.
Established in 2007, the company provides a range of charging solutions, including ChargePoint Home, the CT4000 and CPE 200.
As of January 2024, ChargePoint has more than 286,000 charging locations.
ChargePoint is dedicated to offering the best electric fuelling experience across all sectors, focusing solely on EV charging.
Its aim is to support the transition to sustainable energy and reduce the carbon footprint associated with transportation.
ChargePoint’s bidirectional maximum-speed charging
The new architecture from ChargePoint will support models across North America and Europe, with variants tailored for commercial, residential and fleet needs already in the design phase.
This adaptability highlights the system's potential to set industry standards in sustainable EV charging.
- Vehicle-to-everything capability, enabling an EV to deliver energy as a zero-emissions generator for a home, a commercial building or to transfer energy back to the grid
- Ultra-fast charging at the maximum speed possible for AC current (80 amp/19.2kw), charging a typical EV battery from zero to 100% in about four hours
- Dynamic load balancing, which automatically accelerates the charging speed when power is not needed elsewhere in the building
- Smart home compatibilities to integrate with solar charging, home batteries and smart energy management systems
- Series-wiring capability, enabling a fleet depot, a multifamily housing garage or even a single-family home with two EVs to maximise charging without costly service upgrades
- ChargePoint Omni Port enables charging North American EVs with any of the most common connector types from a single charging station
The technology adheres to essential standards, such as ENERGY STAR in the US and MID/Eichrecht in Europe, ensuring both reliability and safety.
Will this tech take over?
ChargePoint’s dominance in the US public AC charging market, holding a 61% share, positions this technology as a potential industry benchmark.
The system adheres to key standards, including ENERGY STAR in the U.S. and MID/Eichrecht in Europe, ensuring reliability and safety.
The first models to be built on the platform will arrive in Europe in Summer 2025 and in North America at the end of 2025.
This innovation, described as a “generational leap” by ChargePoint, could help to reduce reliance on fossil fuels not just in vehicles, but in stabilising the grid.
Explore the latest edition of Sustainability Magazine and be part of the conversation at our global conference series, Sustainability LIVE.
Discover all our upcoming events and secure your tickets today.
Sustainability Magazine is a BizClik brand
