ChargePoint
ChargePoint is an American electric-vehicle charging infrastructure company and operator of a large network of independently owned charging stations.
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Overview
ChargePoint is an American electric-vehicle charging infrastructure company headquartered in Campbell, California. The business was founded in 2007 as Coulomb Technologies by Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, and Harjinder Bhade, and developed around the idea that electric-vehicle charging should be delivered through a connected network rather than through isolated pieces of hardware. Its activities combine charging-station hardware, cloud software, network operations, driver-facing services, and tools for commercial customers. The company serves several groups within the electric-vehicle ecosystem. Drivers can use the ChargePoint network to locate charging stations, initiate charging sessions, and in supported cases handle payment and account management. Property owners, employers, retailers, municipalities, fleet operators, and multifamily housing providers can use ChargePoint equipment and software to deploy and manage charging infrastructure. The company’s products span residential AC chargers, workplace and destination charging, public charging, fleet systems, and DC fast-charging equipment. A central feature of ChargePoint’s model is that many stations on its network are independently owned. ChargePoint supplies technology and network services while station owners operate charging assets at their properties. This approach allowed the company to build a broad roaming and management network across multiple countries without owning every physical charging site itself. The company also entered interoperability arrangements with other charging providers. In 2019, ChargePoint and Volkswagen’s Electrify America agreed to provide common access for their United States customers, illustrating the industry’s movement toward cross-network access. ChargePoint expanded significantly during the late 2010s. In June 2017 it took over 9,800 electric-vehicle charging spots from General Electric, adding them to approximately 34,900 stations already associated with its network in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Australia. The company raised $240 million in November 2018, when it reported approximately 57,000 charging stations. By September 2019, the network had reached 100,000 chargers, with the company adding more than 2,000 charging locations per month at that time. Its hardware portfolio has included the residential ChargePoint Home and Home Flex, the CT4000 and CP4000 families for commercial and public applications, the CPF family for fleets and multifamily properties, and Express and Express Plus systems for higher-power charging. The Express Plus platform uses a modular, liquid-cooled architecture and was introduced at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show. Some earlier station families, including CT1000, CT1500, CT2000, CT2100, CT2500, CT2020, CT500, and CT3000, have become obsolete or have generally been replaced by newer equipment. ChargePoint became a publicly traded company in February 2021 through a reverse merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. In January 2023, ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz, and MN8 Energy announced a plan to add 2,500 fast chargers at 400 charging hubs in the United States, with access intended for electric vehicles from all manufacturers. ChargePoint’s positioning therefore combines network scale, software-enabled management, broad vehicle and connector compatibility, and charging solutions tailored to homes, businesses, public locations, and fleets.
History
ChargePoint began in 2007 under the name Coulomb Technologies. Its founders were Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, and Harjinder Bhade. The company’s initial focus was the development of an electronic-vehicle charging system connected to an online network. Rather than limiting the business to selling standalone chargers, the model linked physical stations with software and network services, enabling drivers and station owners to interact through a common platform. The company expanded its network across the United States and into international markets, including Canada, Mexico, and Australia. Its station portfolio developed across multiple use cases. Residential products served individual electric-vehicle owners, while commercial equipment was aimed at employers, property owners, municipalities, retailers, and multifamily housing providers. Fleet-focused products supported depot and assigned-parking applications. Higher-power Express products addressed locations where vehicles remain parked for shorter periods or where fleet vehicles require faster turnaround. A major expansion occurred in June 2017, when ChargePoint took over approximately 9,800 General Electric charging spots. These assets supplemented approximately 34,900 charging stations already associated with the company’s network. In January 2017, the company had also introduced Express Plus at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Express Plus used a modular, liquid-cooled architecture capable of supporting charging power of up to 400 kW, reflecting the industry’s shift toward faster public and fleet charging. ChargePoint continued to scale its network and financing. In November 2018 it raised $240 million and reported approximately 57,000 charging stations. In 2019 it established an access arrangement with Volkswagen’s Electrify America for United States customers. That same year, ChargePoint reported reaching 100,000 chargers and adding more than 2,000 charging locations per month. These developments demonstrated both the scale of the network and the growing importance of interoperability between charging providers. The company’s hardware range included the ChargePoint Home charger, later supplemented by the Home Flex with higher charging support; the CT4000 family for commercial and public use; the CP4000 family for European three-phase Type 2 charging; the CPF family for fleets and multifamily properties; and the Express family of DC fast chargers. Earlier products such as CT1000, CT1500, CT2000, CT2100, CT2500, CT2020, CT500, and CT3000 became obsolete as newer generations replaced them. ChargePoint entered the public markets in February 2021 through a reverse merger with a special-purpose acquisition company. The transaction created the publicly traded ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. In January 2023, ChargePoint announced a planned partnership with Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy to deploy 2,500 fast chargers at 400 charging hubs in the United States. The planned hubs were intended to serve electric vehicles from all manufacturers. Across its development, ChargePoint has remained positioned as a networked charging-infrastructure company whose activities combine station hardware, software, driver services, and charging solutions for homes, workplaces, public sites, and fleets.
- 2023
Announced a United States fast-charging hub partnership
[1]ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz, and MN8 Energy announced plans for 2,500 fast chargers at 400 charging hubs.
- 2021
Became a publicly traded company
[1]ChargePoint completed a reverse merger with a special-purpose acquisition company and became publicly traded.
- 2019
Reached 100,000 chargers
[1]ChargePoint reported reaching 100,000 chargers and adding more than 2,000 charging locations per month.
- 2018
Company raised $240 million
[1]ChargePoint raised $240 million while reporting approximately 57,000 charging stations.
- 2017
General Electric charging spots added to the network
[1]ChargePoint took over approximately 9,800 electric-vehicle charging spots from General Electric.
- 2017
Express Plus introduced
[1]ChargePoint launched its modular, liquid-cooled Express Plus fast-charging system at CES in Las Vegas.
- 2007
Coulomb Technologies was founded
[1]Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, and Harjinder Bhade founded the company that later became ChargePoint.
Products and positioning
A connected, multi-market electric-vehicle charging platform combining network services, charging hardware, cloud software, and solutions for residential, commercial, public, and fleet use.
Residential AC charging
ChargePoint Home and Home Flex
ChargePoint Home is a compact residential electric-vehicle charger designed for home installation. Earlier versions were offered in 16-amp and 32-amp configurations. Home Flex expanded the range with support for charging at up to 50 amps. The Home product received an Edison Award for product innovation and human-centered design.
Commercial and public AC charging
CT4000 Family
The CT4000 family was designed for property owners, businesses, municipalities, and other organizations providing charging for employees, customers, residents, or fleets. It was described as the first ChargePoint station family to support power sharing across multiple ports, allowing available electrical capacity to be distributed among connected vehicles.
European commercial AC charging
CP4000 Family
The CP4000 family used three-phase Mennekes Type 2 connections for European applications and supported charging of up to 22 kW. Its electrical design could share a single three-phase 63-amp circuit or operate from two separate 32-amp circuits.
Fleet and multifamily charging
CPF25, CPF32, and CPF50 Families
The CPF family was developed for selected fleet and multifamily applications. CPF25 stations could support depot charging for fleets or assigned charging spaces in multifamily communities. CPF32 was a European Type 2, single-phase variant, while CPF50 added support for 50-amp charging.
DC fast charging
ChargePoint Express 100, Express 200, and Express 250
The Express range was designed for locations with short dwell times, including highway corridors, fleet facilities, and workplaces supplementing slower employee charging. Express 100 was rated at 24 kW, Express 200 at 50 kW, and Express 250 at 62.5 kW. Connector configurations included CCS and CHAdeMO options, with Express 200 supporting both ports in its larger design.
High-power DC charging · 2017
ChargePoint Express Plus
Express Plus is a modular, liquid-cooled charging system designed for high-power applications. Introduced at CES in January 2017, the platform was described as capable of delivering up to 400 kW and was intended for demanding public and fleet charging environments.
Brand decisions
2023
Announced a fast-charging hub partnershipStrategyBackground
The United States required additional high-power charging infrastructure capable of serving vehicles from different manufacturers.
Action taken
ChargePoint, Mercedes-Benz, and MN8 Energy announced plans for 2,500 fast chargers at 400 charging hubs.
Aftermath
The planned hubs were intended to be available to all electric vehicles.
2021
Completed a SPAC reverse mergerM&ABackground
ChargePoint sought access to public equity markets as the electric-vehicle infrastructure sector expanded.
Action taken
The company became publicly traded through a reverse merger with a special-purpose acquisition company.
Aftermath
The public company operated as ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. and traded under the ticker CHPT.
2019
Agreed on customer access with Electrify AmericaStrategyBackground
Drivers were using multiple charging networks, creating pressure for greater interoperability.
Action taken
ChargePoint and Electrify America agreed to provide common access for their United States customers.
Aftermath
The arrangement supported broader cross-network access for electric-vehicle drivers.
2017
Added General Electric charging locationsM&ABackground
ChargePoint was expanding its connected charging network across North America and Australia.
Action taken
The company took over approximately 9,800 electric-vehicle charging spots from General Electric.
Aftermath
The transaction expanded the charging assets associated with ChargePoint beyond its approximately 34,900 existing stations.
Recent events
- Unconfirmed
ChargePoint reports fiscal 2022 results[2]
ChargePoint reported its fourth-quarter and full fiscal year 2022 financial results, including full-year revenue of $242.3 million and a GAAP net loss of $132.6 million.
ChargePoint appoints Elaine L. Chao to its board[3]
ChargePoint announced the appointment of Elaine L. Chao to its board of directors.
- Unconfirmed
Reported
WEX and ChargePoint expand partnership[4]
WEX expanded its partnership with ChargePoint to develop an end-to-end solution for incorporating electric and internal-combustion vehicles into corporate fleets, including charging, enrollment, reporting and billing capabilities. The companies said the expanded relationship would support customers in North America and Europe.
Reported
ChargePoint announces acquisition of ViriCiti[5]
ChargePoint announced its acquisition of ViriCiti for €75 million.
Reported
ChargePoint acquires ViriCiti[6]
ChargePoint announced that it had acquired ViriCiti for approximately €75 million in cash, subject to adjustments. ViriCiti's team, customer accounts and technology will become part of ChargePoint's operations.
Reported
ChargePoint to acquire has.to.be[7]
ChargePoint announced the acquisition of EV charging platform has.to.be for approximately €250 million; the transaction was expected to close later in 2021, subject to regulatory approvals.
Reported
GM signs agreements with seven charging networks[8]
GM announced that it had signed agreements with seven third-party charging network providers as part of its Ultium Charge 360 plan for electric-vehicle charging access, payment and customer service.
Reported
ChargePoint app launches on Android Automotive[9]
ChargePoint became available on Android Automotive, with Volvo Recharge models the first to support the app. Volvo says it worked with ChargePoint to make the Android Automotive version possible.
Reported
Volvo announces 2022 XC60 updates and broader Android infotainment rollout[10]
Volvo announced minor updates for the 2022 XC60 and plans to offer its Android-based infotainment system on additional models, including the 2022 XC60, S90, V90 and V90 Cross Country. The system includes a four-year Digital Services Package, and Volvo is adding a ChargePoint app to its Android infotainment system.
Reported
Polestar and ChargePoint partner on EV charging experience[11]
Polestar and ChargePoint announced a collaboration to improve charging for Polestar 2 customers, including embedding the ChargePoint app in the vehicle’s infotainment system and enabling customers to bundle the ChargePoint Home Flex charger into the vehicle purchase or lease price.
Sources16 sources
- 1ChargePointen.wikipedia.org
- 2ChargePoint公布2022财年业绩theautochannel.com
- 3ChargePoint任命Elaine L. Chao为董事会成员theautochannel.com
- 4WEX 与 ChargePoint 扩大合作mainebiz.biz
- 5ChargePoint宣布收购ViriCititech.eu
- 6ChargePoint 收购 ViriCitifinanznachrichten.de
- 7ChargePoint拟收购has.to.betech.eu
- 8通用汽车与七家充电网络签署协议techcrunch.com
- 9ChargePoint 应用程式登上 Android Automotiveautoevolution.com
- 10沃尔沃宣布2022款XC60更新及扩大安卓信息娱乐系统应用范围autoblog.com
- 11Polestar与ChargePoint合作改善电动汽车充电体验insideevs.com
- 12ChargePoint完成1.27亿美元股权融资finanznachrichten.de
- 13ChargePoint与NATSO启动高速公路电动汽车充电合作cleantechnica.com
- 14ChargePoint宣布推出CPF50车队充电解决方案cleantechnica.com
- 15Dover Fueling Solutions 与 ChargePoint 宣布合作prnewswire.com
- 16ChargePoint Announces Acquisitionparking.net
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