Eaton and ChargePoint Launch Fast Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

Eaton and ChargePoint have launched a new "ultrafast" charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of EVs by providing fast and convenient charging options. Eaton will supply charging stations and software, while ChargePoint will handle network operations and customer support. The infrastructure will enable EV owners to charge their vehicles to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Eaton and ChargePoint have announced a groundbreaking partnership to introduce an ultrafast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs). This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of EVs by providing fast and convenient charging options. Eaton will supply charging stations and software, while ChargePoint will handle network operations and customer support.

The new infrastructure, known as ChargePoint Express Grid, is a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capable solution that delivers up to 600kW of power for passenger EVs and can provide megawatt charging for heavy-duty commercial applications [1]. This innovative integration of ChargePoint's Express chargers with Eaton's end-to-end electrical solutions addresses the challenge of cost-effectively scaling charging for the growing number of EVs entering service.

Eaton's "Everything as a Grid" approach and integrated V2X capabilities enable the system to seamlessly synchronize onsite renewables, energy storage, and vehicle batteries with local energy markets. This synchronization helps fleets significantly reduce fueling costs and, when deployed at scale with participating utilities, can even help balance the electric grid [2].

Paul Ryan, vice president and general manager of energy transition at Eaton, stated, "Accelerating electrification at scale hinges on industry-changing technology from trusted manufacturers that can be deployed faster while achieving new levels of reliability and efficiency at a significantly lower cost" [1].

Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, added, "The new ChargePoint Express architecture, and particularly the Express Grid variant, will take DC fast charging to levels of performance and cost not previously imagined" [1].

Eaton will custom engineer each Express configuration with comprehensive power infrastructure delivered site-ready, with the option of a skid-mounted solution to expedite installation, reduce equipment requirements, and simplify connection to the grid and distributed energy resources (DERs) [1].

The ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, will debut at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, where Eaton will demonstrate its capabilities in advancing electrification and energy transition. Additionally, Eaton's vice president of engineering and technology Luiz Huet de Bacellar will discuss the benefits of DC microgrids and how Eaton is working to advance safety standards for DC technologies during the conference [1].

Express solutions will be available to order for select customers in the first quarter of 2026 in North America and Europe, with deliveries beginning in the second half of 2026 [1].

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[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/eaton-and-chargepoint-launch-breakthrough-ultrafast-dc-v2x-chargers-and-power-infrastructure-to-accce-7c50dfd181f522
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250827710125/eaton-and-chargepoint-launch-breakthrough-ultrafast-dc-v2x-chargers-and-power-infrastructure-to-accelerate-the-future-of-ev-charging