ChargePoint Launches Express Solo, the World's Fastest Standalone Charger for Mass-Market Passenger Vehicles
- Launch of the first product based on ChargePoint's Express DC fast charging architecture
- Industry-leading power density with a dramatically smaller footprint
- Up to 600kW charging speed for a single EV, or shared across as many as four EVs
- The first ChargePoint system codeveloped with Eaton for bidirectional charging and battery storage integration
- ChargePoint's first DC fast charger designed for sale in both North America and Europe
ChargePoint (NYSE:CHPT), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today introduced Express Solo: the world's fastest standalone EV charger. Capable of delivering a 600kW charging speed to a single EV, Express Solo launches ChargePoint's next generation DC fast charging architecture as an industry-leading innovation.
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ChargePoint launches Express Solo, the world's fastest standalone EV charger for passenger vehicles, capable of delivering charging speeds up to 600 kW.
Continuing the expansion of ChargePoint's award-winning hardware range beyond North America, Express Solo will be ChargePoint's first DC charger to also be sold across Europe. Delivering high-power, scalable EV charging in a single compact cabinet, installation is now possible in tight spaces, at lower construction costs, all while increasing charging speed. Express Solo delivers approximately 40% higher power density than other DC charging solutions in the industry's smallest footprint, making Express Solo ideal for the deployment of EV charging at sites that require fast charging in a limited space, such as an urban gas station or convenience stores. It is also ideal as the first charger on a site that is planned for future scale.
Express Solo can simultaneously charge two EVs, and it affordably pairs with an additional dispenser to charge up to four vehicles. When charging multiple vehicles, an Express Solo can deliver any combination of power levels up to 600kW per port, an industry-first innovation. This makes more fast charging ports available to drivers while increasing station owner revenue.
"The Express DC fast charging architecture delivers differentiation. Not just by higher output, but by how economically, efficiently, and flexibly that power is delivered. Express Solo combines unmatched power density, direct DC power input capabilities for solar integration and battery storage, and a modular architecture that scales with minimal cost and complexity. Collectively this redefines DC fast charging from a fixed asset into a future-ready energy platform," said Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint. "For those with plans for expansion, Express Solo enables scalable configurations for any charging scenario, futureproofing a station owner's investment by giving drivers an ideal fast charging experience today while offering flexibility for the EVs of tomorrow."
ChargePoint's Express architecture, debuted by the Express Solo, addresses the four main challenges to scaling DC fast charging: grid constraints, faster charging speeds, reliability, and cost. Express Solo will be joined by a range of DC charging solutions designed to address these challenges head-on. They deliver more power in a smaller footprint, enable bidirectional charging and integrate seamlessly with energy storage systems. These solutions are also cheaper to install and operate, ensuring a reliable charge for EV drivers - regardless of NACS or CCS connector type - thanks to ChargePoint's revolutionary Omni Port system.
The Express architecture encompasses the first solution codeveloped by ChargePoint and intelligent power management company Eaton. The companies' innovative collaboration integrates EV charging hardware along with the necessary end-to-end power infrastructure to accelerate and simplify the deployment of EV charging. Together, the companies developed ChargePoint Express Grid powered by Eaton to deploy with lower capital investment, within a smaller footprint, and with lower operating costs when compared to similar DC charging solutions. Now, the Express Solo can seamlessly integrate with onsite renewable energy generation such as solar panels, energy storage systems such as batteries, and Eaton's power distribution technologies.
For more information on Express Solo, please visit: https://www.chargepoint.com/products/stations/next-gen. Express Solo will be on display at the ChargePoint and Eaton stand, location number 2501, at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas, NV, May 4-7th 2026.
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Forward-Looking Statement
This release includes forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to, among other things, the anticipated customer benefits of ChargePoint's announced Express Solo, including installation features, lower construction costs and charging speed performance. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding ChargePoint's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "proposed," "will" and "would" or similar words. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including risks associated with the effectiveness, performance, usefulness and customer adoption of ChargePoint's announced Express Solo architecture. Additional risks and uncertainties are included in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections in ChargePoint's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 2, 2026, which is available on ChargePoint's website at investors.chargepoint.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements made herein. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available as of the date hereof and ChargePoint assumes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.
About ChargePoint Holdings, Inc.
ChargePoint has established itself as the leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging innovation since its inception in 2007, long before EVs became widely available. The company provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the entire EV ecosystem, from the grid to the dashboard of the vehicle. The company serves EV drivers, charging station owners, vehicle manufacturers, and similar types of stakeholders. With a commitment to accessibility and reliability, ChargePoint's extensive portfolio of software, hardware, and services ensures a seamless charging experience for drivers across North America and Europe. ChargePoint empowers every driver in need of charging access, connecting them to over 1.37 million public and private charging ports worldwide. ChargePoint has facilitated the powering of more than 21 billion electric miles, underscoring its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electrifying the future of transportation. For further information, please visit the ChargePoint pressroom or the ChargePoint Investor Relations site. For media inquiries, contact the ChargePoint press office.
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