Electric vehicle (EV) charging solution firm ChargePoint has introduced a new standalone EV charger, Express Solo.
One of the world’s fastest standalone EV chargers, the company claims, it is capable of delivering a 600kW charging speed to a single EV.
Express Solo will be ChargePoint’s first DC charger to be sold across Europe, delivering high-power, scalable EV charging in a single compact cabinet, installation is possible in tight spaces, at lower construction costs, while increasing charging speed.
It delivers approximately 40% higher power density than other DC charging solutions in the industry’s smallest footprint, the firm claims, making Express Solo ideal for the deployment of EV charging at sites that require fast charging in a limited space, such as an urban gas station or convenience stores.
Express Solo can simultaneously charge two EVs, and it affordably pairs with an additional dispenser to charge up to four vehicles. When charging multiple vehicles, an Express Solo can deliver any combination of power levels up to 600kW per port.
The firm said ChargePoint’s Express architecture, debuted by the Express Solo, addresses the four main challenges to scaling DC fast charging: grid constraints, faster charging speeds, reliability, and cost.
Its Express architecture encompasses the first solution codeveloped by ChargePoint and intelligent power management company Eaton. The collaboration integrates EV charging hardware along with the necessary end-to-end power infrastructure to accelerate and simplify the deployment of EV charging, the firms said.
Together, the companies also developed ChargePoint Express Grid powered by Eaton to deploy with lower capital investment, within a smaller footprint, and with lower operating costs when compared to similar DC charging solutions.
Express Solo can integrate with onsite renewable energy generation such as solar panels, energy storage systems such as batteries, and Eaton’s power distribution technologies.
Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint, said:
“The Express DC fast charging architecture delivers differentiation. Not just by higher output, but by how economically, efficiently, and flexibly that power is delivered. Express Solo combines unmatched power density, direct DC input capabilities for solar integration and battery storage, and a modular architecture that scales with minimal cost and complexity. Collectively this redefines DC fast charging from a fixed asset into a future‑ready energy platform.
“For those with plans for expansion, Express Solo enables scalable configurations for any charging scenario, futureproofing a station owner’s investment by giving drivers an ideal fast charging experience today while offering flexibility for the EVs of tomorrow.”
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