ChargePoint Eliminates EV Charging Connector Confusion with Omni Port Adaptable Charging Solution
August 08 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Omni Port Combines Most Common Connector Types
into One Charging Port for Tesla and Non-Tesla Drivers Without the
Need for Adapters
ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of networked
charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced
ChargePoint® Omni Port, an EV connector solution which ensures any
EV can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector
type, and without an expensive additional cable. Omni Port
eliminates the hassle of carrying an adapter for drivers, negates
dedicating parking spaces exclusively to a select connector type
and is available at no incremental cost as a standard feature of
ChargePoint’s applicable chargers.
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ChargePoint introduces ChargePoint® Omni
Port, an EV connector solution which ensures any EV can charge in
any parking space, regardless of its connector type, and without an
expensive additional cable. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Across hardware and software, ChargePoint is bringing to market
innovative solutions that ensure all drivers who need to charge are
able to do so,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “With Omni
port, ChargePoint solved the challenges associated with a multiple
connector environment, ensuring Tesla and non-Tesla drivers can
continue to expect a world-class driver experience. We are giving
drivers and site hosts assurance that ChargePoint will continue to
meet all their charging needs now and in the future.”
Omni Port is the only publicly available solution to solve North
America’s EV connector confusion across AC and DC charging,
enabling drivers of all makes of vehicles to charge at the same
station by combining the most prevalent connector types into each
charging port. Omni Port ensures public charging ports are
future-ready, and designed to support vehicles that are already on
the road as well as EVs coming to market. Omni Port will be
incorporated into select ChargePoint AC and DC charging stations at
no additional cost, making them an obvious choice for new charger
installations.
Drivers can expect a frictionless charging experience when using
Omni Port, simply needing to enter their vehicle’s make and model
into the ChargePoint app, tapping to charge, and allowing the
charging station to automatically release the correct connector
type. For those who do not use the ChargePoint app, a driver simply
selects the correct connector on the charger screen. Omni Port
eliminates the hassle of carrying adapters while forming a simpler,
more convenient charging experience. Omni Port is designed with all
makes of vehicles in mind, built into ChargePoint AC and DC
charging architecture featuring cable management that reaches a
charge port regardless of its location on the vehicle. There is no
need to download any dedicated app if you prefer credit card
payment, and Omni Port enables full support for vehicles with 800
volt architecture – ensuring max charging speeds for sustained
periods of time.
There are more than 5.5 million EVs on North American roads, of
which more than half are equipped with J1772 or CCS1 charging
ports. These vehicles will continue needing public charger access
for years to come. As automakers attempt to align on a single
connector type for the future, these 5.5 million drivers need
assurance that they will be able to charge when they need to. Omni
port gives drivers and station owners peace of mind by combining
these most common connector types into a single solution, meeting
EV driver needs without having to dedicate parking spaces to
specific connector types.
In addition to availability on new chargers, Omni Port will
begin shipping by the end of the year, and can be retrofitted onto
ChargePoint CP6000 and Express Plus Power Link 2000 models at a
nominal cost. ChargePoint’s modular hardware design allows station
owners to upgrade instead of replacing their chargers, swapping
minimal components, as quickly as possible. Omni Port is yet
another proof point of ChargePoint’s commitment to flexible and
innovative design for its customers.
For more information, please visit: www.chargepoint.com.
ChargePoint and the ChargePoint logo are trademarks of
ChargePoint, Inc. in the United States and in jurisdictions
throughout the world. All other trademarks, trade names, or service
marks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective
owners.
About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.
ChargePoint has been an innovator of all things EV charging
since 2007, before the first mass market electric vehicle was on
the road. ChargePoint offers solutions for the entire EV ecosystem
including drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers
and others. Accessible and reliable, ChargePoint’s portfolio of
software, hardware, and services enables a seamless experience for
drivers across North America and Europe. With ChargePoint, every
driver who needs to charge can do so, accessing more than 1 million
places to charge globally. ChargePoint has powered more than 10
billion electric miles and will continue to innovate as part of a
mission to lower global emissions while improving the future of
transportation. For more information, visit the ChargePoint
pressroom, the ChargePoint Investor Relations site, or contact the
ChargePoint North American or European press offices or Investor
Relations.
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