Smart energy management company Eaton today unveiled an ultrafast, end-to-end charging infrastructure for public and fleet charging with ChargePoint, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions. ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, is a complete, vehicle-to-everything (V2X)-enabled solution delivering up to 600 kW of power for electric vehicles and megawatt-scale charging for heavy-duty and commercial applications.

The innovative combination of ChargePoint's express charging stations with Eaton's end-to-end power solutions creates a powerful, comprehensive solution that overcomes grid congestion and addresses the challenge of cost-effectively scaling charging infrastructure for the growing number of electric vehicles. Through Eaton's everything-as-a-grid approach and integrated V2X capabilities, the system can seamlessly synchronize on-site renewable energy, energy storage, and vehicle batteries with local energy markets, helping fleets significantly reduce their energy costs. With broader deployment in collaboration with utilities, the shared architecture can even contribute to grid stabilization.

"The acceleration of large-scale electrification is based on groundbreaking technologies from trusted manufacturers. These technologies can be rolled out faster while delivering new levels of resilience and energy efficiency—all at significantly lower costs," said Paul Ryan, Vice President and General Manager, Energy Transition, Eaton. "Our collaboration with ChargePoint is driving innovation for electrification: With groundbreaking technology, today and in the future, switching to electric mobility is the smartest decision."

"The new ChargePoint Express architecture, especially the Express Grid variant, takes DC fast charging to a level of performance and cost previously unimaginable. This latest technological breakthrough further demonstrates our commitment to developing innovative solutions," explains Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. "Combined with Eaton's end-to-end power solutions, ChargePoint offers technologies that make electric vehicles economically attractive even without tax incentives or government support."

Eaton custom-engineers each Express configuration and delivers it with comprehensive, ready-to-use power infrastructure. A skid-mounted solution is also available upon request, enabling faster installation, reduced equipment requirements, and simplified connection to the grid and distributed energy resources (DER). Eaton also plans to commercialize solid-state transformer technology next year— made possible by its recent acquisition of Resilient Power Systems Inc. —to support DC applications in the EV market and beyond.

The ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, will be unveiled at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas. Eaton will showcase its comprehensive capabilities in advancing electrification and the energy transition at booth V8071. Luiz Huet de Bacellar, Eaton's Vice President of Engineering and Technology, will also speak at the conference about the benefits of DC microgrids and explain how Eaton is working to advance safety standards for DC technologies. Learn more here .

The Express solutions will be available for order to the first customers in North America and Europe starting in the first quarter of next year, with deliveries beginning in the second half of 2026. Learn more about the ChargePoint Express line of EV chargers .

 

Source: businesswire.com

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