Collaboration aims to accelerate, simplify deployment of EV charging infrastructure

ChargePoint, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and intelligent power management company Eaton announced a collaboration to accelerate and simplify the deployment of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The companies will integrate EV charging and infrastructure solutions, co-developing new technologies to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities—enabling EVs to act as a power source for homes, buildings, and more.

Providing a one-stop shop for the EV charging ecosystem, the companies will deliver EV chargers, electrical infrastructure, and engineering services as turnkey offerings enabling the electrification of transportation, from vehicles to chargers to the grid. ChargePoint and Eaton will streamline the purchase, design, and deployment of EV charging projects, offering joint solutions that will help customers effectively manage site power requirements, optimize infrastructure, and enhance reliability at a reduced cost.

“ChargePoint’s partnership with Eaton will deliver innovation that addresses the biggest barriers to electrified transportation,” says Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “Together with Eaton we will create unprecedented value for institutions that deploy EV charging, accelerating electrification, and decarbonizing the planet in parallel.”

With Eaton's collaboration, ChargePoint now elevates its strategic position as an end-to-end enabler of the EV ecosystem, from grid to vehicle. As EV charging infrastructure matures, core components such as chargers and infrastructure must integrate at scale to realize their fullest potential. ChargePoint’s work with Eaton and numerous automotive OEMs will enable the seamless integration of chargers, infrastructure, and EVs, managed with ease on the ChargePoint cloud software platform.

“Customers rely on Eaton to solve their toughest power management challenges,” says Paul Ryan, general manager, energy transition at Eaton. “This game-changing partnership will help do just that for vehicle charging – bringing together trusted power distribution and EV charging solutions to simplify electrification at scale.”

Information regarding available EV charging and infrastructure solutions, which address every charging scenario, including fleet, workplace, commercial real estate, fueling and convenience, multifamily, residential, and public transportation charging needs, is available online.