CAMPBELL, CA & CLEVELAND – ChargePoint, a leading provider of EV charging solutions since 2007, and Eaton, an intelligent power management company founded in 1911, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to accelerate and simplify the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Together, they will integrate EV charging and electrical infrastructure. They will also co-develop new technologies for bidirectional power flow (V2X), enabling EVs to power homes, buildings, and more.
Delivering a Comprehensive EV Charging Ecosystem
This partnership promises a “one-stop shop” for the EV charging ecosystem. ChargePoint and Eaton will deliver a combined offering: EV chargers, essential electrical infrastructure, and engineering services. This turnkey approach streamlines the purchase, design, and deployment of EV charging projects. It helps customers manage site power, optimize infrastructure, and enhance reliability. Ultimately, this integration aims to reduce costs for partners.
Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, highlighted the alliance’s impact: “ChargePoint’s partnership with Eaton will deliver innovation that addresses the biggest barriers to electrified transportation. Together with Eaton we will create unprecedented value for institutions that deploy EV charging, accelerating electrification, and decarbonizing the planet in parallel.”
This collaboration enhances ChargePoint’s position as an end-to-end enabler within the EV ecosystem. As EV charging infrastructure matures, integrating chargers and infrastructure seamlessly becomes vital. ChargePoint’s work with Eaton, alongside its automotive OEM collaborations, will manage this integration through the ChargePoint cloud software platform.
Paul Ryan, general manager, energy transition at Eaton, added: “Customers rely on Eaton to solve their toughest power management challenges. This game-playing partnership will help do just that for vehicle charging—bringing together trusted power distribution and EV charging solutions to simplify electrification at scale.”
Solutions for Every Charging Scenario
The joint solutions cater to every charging scenario. They address specific needs for fleets, workplaces, commercial real estate, fueling and convenience stations, multifamily dwellings, residential use, and public transportation. Information on these available EV charging and infrastructure solutions is readily accessible online.
