News and Updates

Drivers asked and we listened. We’ve redesigned the ChargePoint app from the ground up with tons of new features and ways to personalize and enhance your ChargePoint experience. The all-new interface is optimized for quick access to the things you need most. Now, drivers can use one app to easily find stations and start charging. The Android version is available today in Google Play and will be on iPhone at the end of the month.

At today’s Plug-In 2014 Conference, ChargePoint announced that the BMW i DC Fast Charger and Efacec station models, will be the first SAE Combo chargers on the ChargePoint network. Currently ChargePoint has nearly 100 DC fast chargers on their open network of over 18,000 charging locations.

ChargePoint – the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network,announced today a new investor: Constellation Technology Ventures,the venture capital arm of ExelonCorporation. Constellation has joined existing investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB),Braemar Energy Ventures, Siemens Venture CapitalGmbH, Voyager Capital, BMW and Rho Ventures. In total, ChargePointhas raised nearly $114 million.

Volkswagen of America,Inc. today announced providers of charging services for e-Golf models, the first zero-tailpipe emissions electric vehicle to be soldby Volkswagen in the U. S. market. The e-Golf will go on sale later this year as a 2015 model. Bosch Automotive Service Solutions has been selected as a charging station and installation services partner for the e-Golf. ChargePoint® was chosen to complete the driver experience by providing VW branded stations to all e-Golf dealerships and access to the largest network of public EV charging stations.

The economics are simple: buy an all-electric Nissan LEAF, and you save money by avoiding the gas pump. With Nissan’s “No Charge toCharge” promotion, new LEAF buyers in certain markets get an even better deal with two years of free public charging.

The Pine Inn is the first hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea to offer electric vehicle (EV) charging to guests. The stations are manufactured by ChargePoint and will run on the ChargePoint network– the largest and most openEV charging network with over 18,000 charging locations. The two charging ports are a free service provided to guests who can reserve charging time through the hotel.

ChargePoint's number one priority is to continue building a robust network of electric vehicle (EV) charging to meet the growing demand by drivers. To help demonstrate how expansive the network is, ChargePoint is putting its charging locations into context.

ChargePoint – the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network – has partnered with the San Francisco Giants to give EV-driving baseball fans the opportunity to plug in while they enjoy the game. ChargePoint has four charging locations for Giants Fans at AT&T Park and in celebration of the charging spots at AT&T Park, ChargePoint has invited the EV community to catch a game with them at one of 4 “E-V-i-p” nights.

June 25, 2014 – Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE:SKT):The Tanger Outlets in Commerce, GA announced today that it has just installed four new state of the art charging stations for electric vehicles (EV), as a new complimentary service for its customers. All four units will run on the ChargePoint network, which is the nation’s largest and most open EV charging network with over 18,000 charging locations.

ChargePoint – the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network – applauds the advancement of AB2565 through the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill, which would allow a tenant to install an EV charging station in a leased parking lot if the tenant is willing to pay, now heads to the Senate floor. ChargePoint has been a long time advocate of policy that supports the EV industry. As such, ChargePoint has worked with the bill’s author, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, prior opponents and long-time supporters, in drafting AB2565. ChargePoint CEO, Pasquale Romano had the following to say after yesterday’s Committee hearing: