ChargePoint

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ChargePoint CT4000 family intelligent dual port networked Electric Vehicle charging station with driver services, mobile and web apps.
A ChargePoint public charging station at the Hillsboro Civic Center in Hillsboro, Oregon.

ChargePoint (formerly Coulomb Technologies) is an electric vehicle infrastructure company, based in Campbell, California. ChargePoint was founded in 2007. The current CEO is Pasquale Romano.

ChargePoint operates the world’s largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network.[citation needed] We also design, build, and support the technology that powers it. As our network grows, it makes driving an EV accessible to more and more people. Our mission is to get everyone behind the wheel of an EV and provide a place for them to charge wherever they go.

We’re transforming the transportation industry by providing the charging stations, mobile app, and the network that allow people to charge at home, at work, around town, out of town and everywhere they go. Second, we’re transforming the energy industry by developing intelligent energy management solutions to help people and businesses shift away from fossil fuels. And, finally, we’re making it easier for drivers to adopt EVs by connecting them to automakers, businesses, and each other, as well as educating the driving public.[1]

Charging stations[edit]

ChargePoint charging stations use cutting-edge hardware technology that’s rigorously tested to be safe and reliable. Stations are rugged and built to withstand the elements, they also are designed to be driver-friendly, offering a premium charging experience. ChargePoint stations are part of a complete solution that includes 24/7 driver support, cloud-based software and world-class maintenance and support.

ChargePoint Home - ChargePoint is bringing innovation home with the smartest, smallest and most advanced home EV charger offering speed, convenience and intelligence all in an ultra-sleek, beautiful and durable design. ChargePoint Home won an Edison Award for new product innovation and human-centered design.[2]

CT4000 Family - The CT4000 is the right fit for property owners, businesses and municipalities that are looking for charging stations for their employees, customers, residents and fleets. They offer the complete set of capabilities that station owners need to manage EV drivers and fleets.[3]

CPE 100 and CPE 200 - ChargePoint Express DC fast chargers allow property owners, businesses and municipalities to offer fast charging for all DC-capable electric vehicles. With an embedded AC-to-DC converter, they directly charge the vehicle battery and can charge some EVs in less than 30 minutes. Express stations are ideal for short dwell time parking, freeway corridor locations and quick turnaround fleet charging. They can also be installed in workplaces to complement CT4000 stations for employees who need a quick charge.[4][5]

CPF25 Family - The CPF25 is designed for select fleet and multi-family applications. For fleets, CPF25 stations are ideally suited for depot charging. For multi-family communities, CPF25 stations are intended for personal charging in assigned parking spots.[6]

Projects[edit]

ChargePoint announced a liquid-cooled modular 400 kW concept called "Express Plus" in January 2017.[7]

ChargePoint Network[edit]

With all stations on the ChargePoint network,[8] you can:

  • Set specialized pricing policies and access controls
  • Make your stations visible to thousands of EV drivers
  • Generate usage and energy reports
  • Provide 24/7 hassle-free support to your EV drivers by the ChargePoint Support team
  • Industry leading station service products and support
  • Offer a premium charging experience for your drivers with our mobile app and features like Connections, Reservations and Waitlist

Awards[edit]

2016

  • Edison Awards: Silver in the Electric Energy & Propulsion Systems category
  • Climate Change Business Journal: Business Model Innovation for Energy and Carbon Management

2015

  • United Nations: Momentum for Change
  • Goldman Sachs: 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs
  • Verizon: Supplier Award for Environmental Excellence
  • Smart Grid Today: 2015 Smart Grid Pioneer
  • Global Cleantech 100 winner for 6 years running

2014

  • CNBC: Disruptor 50: The End of the Gas Station?
  • Sustainia: World’s 100 Leading Sustainability Innovations

2013

  • Pike Research: Top electric vehicle charging station manufacturer
  • World Economic Forum: “Technology Pioneer” Winner
  • Green Parking Council: “Sustainability Leadership Pioneer”

2012

  • AlwaysOn: Top 200 green tech companies
  • Winner Sustainia100, a top sustainable solution announced at the Rio+20 conference
  • “The Green Garage” races into The Tech Museum, display

2011

  • Top ranking and top overall score in Pike Research report of the EV supply equipment industry;

2010

  • Time Magazine: 50 Best Inventions
  • Edmund’s Green Car Breakthrough Award[9]
  • BusinessWeek: 20 Small Businesses of the Future
  • Greentech Media: Top 50 VC-Funded Startups

Partners[edit]

Car Makers: BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Energica, Fiat, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, smart USA, Toyota and Volkswagen.[10]

In-vehicle and hand-held navigation systems: BMW, Fiat, Nissan, Airbiquity, SiriusXM, TomTom and MapQuest

EVSE suppliers with ChargePoint stations: BMW i DC Fast Charger, Efacec, Fuji Electric, Leviton, Nissan and Schneider Electric[11]

Gallery[edit]

  • Santa Monica Pier

  • Hillsboro OR

  • San Francisco

  • ChargePoint Charging station in California

  • Tesla Model S being Charged at a ChargePoint.

  • Nissan Leaf Charging

  • Ford Focus being charged on a roadside ChargePoint station.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ChargePoint". 
  2. ^ "ChargePoint Home". 
  3. ^ "ChargePoint CT4000 Family". 
  4. ^ "Express 100". 
  5. ^ "Express 200". 
  6. ^ "ChargePoint CPF25 Family". 
  7. ^ "Chargepoint announces 400 kW charging, adds 100 miles of electric vehicle range in less than 15 minutes". Electrek. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2017. 
  8. ^ "ChargePoint Network". 
  9. ^ John O'Dell (April 22, 2010). "Green Car Breakthrough Awards Go to EV Charger Pioneers Coulomb, Better Place". Edmunds.com. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2010. 
  10. ^ "Automaker Partners". 
  11. ^ "Hardware Manufacturer Partners". 

External links[edit]

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