ChargePoint Deploys New Plugs to Fit Teslas and Non-Teslas
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ChargePoint Holdings Inc., operator of the largest electric vehicle charging network in the U.S., is deploying a new plug that the company says most any battery-powered car can use, as automakers rapidly adopt the connector standards developed by Tesla Inc.
The Omni Port combines the most commonly used connector types into a single plug and will be available on both of ChargePoint’s AC and DC chargers, the company said in a statement Aug. 8.
The move addresses a long-standing annoyance for EV drivers — the lack of a single, standardized plug. Two now dominate U.S. EV charging: Combined Charging Standard, or CCS, and Tesla’s North American Charging Standard, or NACS.
Starting last year, many automakers — including Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Rivian Automotive Inc. — have been switching from CCS to NACS so their customers can access Tesla’s charging network, widely seen as the most reliable. But many EVs now on the road still use CCS.
⚡️ We’re revolutionizing EV charging! Meet ChargePoint® Omni Port – a groundbreaking connector solution that fits almost any EV in any parking space. No more dedicated spaces or extra adapters needed! Available at no extra cost with ChargePoint's applicable chargers.
⚡️ Drivers… pic.twitter.com/tgrFXHffcq — ChargePoint (@ChargePointnet) August 8, 2024
“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,” CEO Rick Wilmer said in the statement.
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