ChargePoint Wants To Fix The Condo EV Charging Problem With 2,500 New Ports

"Even though a whopping 80% of electric car charging sessions happen at home in the United States, apartment dwellers often need to rely on public infrastructure because there aren't any Level 2 stalls where they live. To try and fix this issue, ChargePoint has partnered with OBE Power to deploy approximately 2,500 charging ports at multifamily residences in the U.S. starting this year."

"OBE Power will own and operate the chargers. The company will also cover energy cost reimbursement, carbon credit revenue, ongoing maintenance, insurance, and repairs at no cost for the landlords. It's a turnkey solution, which should make life a lot easier for building owners and operators."

"When EV drivers have issues charging, OBE Power will be the one that handles the complaints. That said, the chargers themselves will be provided by ChargePoint, and charging will not be free. The two companies already have a partnership to deploy EV chargers at hotels and other hospitality facilities, and are now expanding to multifamily homes."

"According to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), ChargePoint currently operates over 45,000 EV charging stations across the U.S., with a combined 80,215 charging ports. The vast majority of the company's ports—over 75,000—are Level 2, which deliver a lower output than ultra-fast DC chargers, but are perfectly adequate for places where EVs are parked overnight"

Most U.S. EV charging occurs at home, but many apartment residents lack Level 2 charging stalls at their buildings and must rely on public infrastructure. ChargePoint plans to install roughly 2,500 charging ports at multifamily residences starting in 2026 to address this gap. OBE Power will own and operate the chargers, removing the need for landlord investment. OBE Power will also handle energy cost reimbursement, carbon credit revenue, ongoing maintenance, insurance, and repairs at no cost to landlords. ChargePoint will provide the chargers, and charging will not be free. OBE Power will manage driver charging issues. ChargePoint operates more than 45,000 stations nationwide, with most ports being Level 2 for overnight parking needs.

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