ChargePoint
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electric vehicle infrastructure |
| Predecessor | Coulomb Technologies |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, Harjinder Bhade |
| Headquarters | Campbell , United States |
Area served | 14 countries including Mexico, Australia, Canada, United States |
Key people | Pasquale Romano (CEO and president as of 2018) |
| Products | EV charging hardware and software solutions |
| Website | chargepoint |
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (previously known as Coulomb Technologies) is a U.S.-based company specializing in electric vehicle infrastructure, with its headquarters located in Campbell, California. ChargePoint manages the world’s largest digital network of independently operated EV charging stations spanning 14 countries and also develops proprietary charging technologies.
History
Established in 2007 by Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, and Harjinder Bhade, ChargePoint experienced substantial growth through strategic acquisitions and collaborations. In June 2017, the company acquired close to 9,800 charging locations from GE, expanding its total network to more than 34,900 stations distributed across Mexico, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
As of 2018, Pasquale Romano held the roles of CEO and president. That year, ChargePoint secured $240 million in funding to fuel its expansion efforts and operated approximately 57,000 charging stations. In 2019, the firm entered into a roaming partnership with Volkswagen’s Electrify America to enable seamless charging access for customers throughout the U.S.
By September 2019, ChargePoint had surpassed 100,000 charging points and was growing by over 2,000 new locations monthly. The company went public through a SPAC reverse merger in February 2021 to accelerate its international growth and enhance product innovation.
In January 2023, ChargePoint collaborated with Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy to deploy 2,500 fast chargers across 400 locations nationwide, strengthening its position within the EV infrastructure sector.
| Date | Number of "spots" |
|---|---|
| June 2017 | 35,900 |
| July 2018 | 47,000 |
| September 2018 | 53,000 |
| November 2018 | 57,000 |
| January 2019 | 58,000 |
| June 2019 | 65,000 |
| September 2019 | 100,000 |
| November 2019 | 103,700 |
| September 2020 | 114,000 |
| March 2022 | 174,000 |
| January 2023 | 225,000 |
| January 2024 | 286,000 |
Charging stations
ChargePoint specializes in the design, development, and production of both hardware and software solutions tailored for electric vehicles. Its commercial approach focuses on selling these technologies to property owners while creating an accessible network of charging points and managing individual station operations.
ChargePoint Home – A compact residential charger recognized with an Edison Award for its innovative and user-centric design. Offered in both 16A and 32A variants; the ChargePoint Home Flex model supports up to 50A charging capacity.
CT4000 Family – Engineered for property managers, enterprises, and local governments to accommodate employee, customer, resident, and fleet vehicle charging. Notably the first line to enable power sharing among multiple ports.
CP4000 Family – Provides three-phase Mennekes ("type 2") charging solutions for European markets with up to 22 kW output. Capable of distributing power across a single three-phase 63A circuit or two separate circuits rated at 32A each.
CPE 100 and CPE 200 – These ChargePoint Express DC fast chargers deliver rapid energy replenishment for DC-compatible EVs, capable of charging some models in less than half an hour. Ideal for brief parking intervals along highways or fleet operations. The Express series includes: Express 100 at 24 kW; Express 200 at 50 kW; and Express 250 at 62.5 kW. The Express 200 design is licensed from Tritium.
CPF25 Family – Targeted at fleet depots and multi-unit residential communities with assigned parking spaces. The CPF32 supports European Type 2 single-phase charging at 32A; CPF50 extends this capability to include a maximum of 50A.
ChargePoint Express Plus Family – Introduced at CES in January 2017, this modular liquid-cooled system offers scalable fast charging up to a capacity of 400 kW for high-demand applications.
Outdated stations
CT1000 – ChargePoint's initial model featuring a NEMA 5-15 outlet concealed behind a door; predominantly replaced by the CT2100.
CT1500 – Equipped with 220 V 16 A outlets, including Schuko, BS 1363, or Australian types.
CT2000 – Designed with a single J1772 connector.
CT2100 – Provides distinct circuits for both J1772 and NEMA 5-20 charging options.
CT2500 – Offers single-phase Mennekes (IEC 62196) charging capability.
CT2020 series – Features two J1772 connectors on independent circuits without power sharing.
CT500 – Compact residential charger, succeeded by the ChargePoint Home model.
CT3000 – Delivers 50 kW fast charging via CHAdeMO protocol.