ChargePoint announced ChargePoint Omni Port, an EV connector solution that ensures any electric vehicle (EV) can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector type. Omni Port eliminates the hassle of carrying an adapter for drivers, and negates dedicating parking spaces exclusively to a select connector type.
“Across hardware and software, ChargePoint is bringing to market innovative solutions that ensure all drivers who need to charge are able to do so,” says Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “With Omni port, ChargePoint solved the challenges associated with a multiple connector environment, ensuring Tesla and non-Tesla drivers can continue to expect a world-class driver experience. We are giving drivers and site hosts assurance that ChargePoint will continue to meet all their charging needs now and in the future.”
Key takeaways:
- Omni Port ensures public charging ports are future-ready, and designed to support vehicles already on the road as well as EVs coming to market.
- Omni Port will be incorporated into select ChargePoint AC and DC charging stations at no additional cost, making them an obvious choice for new charger installations.
- When using Omni Port, drivers enter their vehicle’s make and model into the ChargePoint app, tap to charge, and allow the charging station to automatically release the correct connector type. For those who do not use the ChargePoint app, a driver simply selects the correct connector on the charger screen.
