![]() ![]() The entire system is built around Power Blocks, which can house up to five Power Modules to meet different charging requirements. What powers this? The same Express Plus architecture that powers some earlier models. “We congratulate Mercedes-Benz on the launch of their HPC NA network, and we look forward to boosting the availability of fast, reliable public DC charging on North American roads.” “With the deployment of Express Plus Power Link 2000, ChargePoint is setting a new standard by offering sustained, ultra high speed charging for all EV drivers,” said Rick Wilmer, COO of ChargePoint. This innovative Power Link system, capable of delivering lightning-fast charging speeds of up to 500kW, is powering the fastest public charging network in North America: Mercedes-Benz HPC NA (also unveiled today, but we couldn’t make it out for the opening of that first station). Specifically, the company announced a new Express Plus Power Link 2000 DC fast charging platform. Well, it turns out that just today, the company announced something that should impress even Tesla fans: charging that beats the pants off everything but the ultra-rare Megachargers that Tesla Semis use. So, needing an app is probably super lame if you’re used to that, right? Plus, the navigation to chargers happens on the vehicle’s screen. After all, if one owns a Tesla, one can simply plug it into a Supercharger and it starts charging without even needing an app. I know many readers will be unimpressed with news of a new charging app. New 500 kW Chargers, Partnership With Mercedes-Benz If anything goes wrong, ChargePoint made it easier to get help and see documentation (depending on what the customer wants to do). The screen very clearly says to just tap your phone on the station to get a charge started. ![]() About the only thing that isn’t easier to access is pricing, with per kWh pricing buried under a button that gives an estimated cost for 15 minutes of charging.Īfter you’ve found a station, it’s a bit easier to activate. It’s easy to switch to “satellite” views, get station details, and see all of the relevant information now. You don’t have to choose between them and get see one over the other with a quick swipe. When you fire up the app, both a list of stations and the map show up. The new app improves this experience in three key ways:įor one, the company focused on usability. But, do note that these company-provided figures don’t include most Tesla Superchargers, as they are not public (yet). On top of these user numbers, the ChargePoint network also represents 36% of all public charging ports in North America, and 70% of public networked AC ports. That information looks great for the company, because with 3.6 million electric vehicles on US roads, this means that about half of US EV drivers have used ChargePoint. “ChargePoint remains focused on delivering the best driver experience available, so the redesign of our mobile app joins our enhanced reliability initiatives to ensure drivers can find, use and pay for charging in the most convenient way possible.”Ĭhargepoint says that in the United States alone, two million EV drivers have used a ChargePoint account to start a charge. “As more EVs come to market, their drivers continue to choose ChargePoint as their network of choice, propelling us over the one million quarterly active user mark,” said Pasquale Romano, CEO of ChargePoint. To mark this occasion, the company introduced a substantial update to its driver app, upon which millions of drivers depend to conveniently locate, charge, and facilitate payment for their EV charging needs. ![]() New App Makes Itself More UsefulĬhargePoint has reached a significant milestone: one million active drivers on its network. Last week, the company unveiled a new and improved app experience for drivers, and now ChargePoint’s announcing the fastest public chargers in the United States. November is proving to be a pretty good month for ChargePoint. Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. ![]()
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