ChargePoint's new Level 2 charger is a bargain for fleets

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ChargePoint's new EV fleet charger
ChargePoint has unveiled its new $699 Level 2 charger, which not only offers fleets an affordable charging solution but also access to advanced telematics software platforms.
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ChargePoint wants small business fleets to have an affordable charging solution that makes it easier for them to go emission-free. That's exactly why it developed and has now revealed its new Level 2 charger. 

Priced at just $699, the CPF50 charger is not only affordable but also allows customers to access one of the most advanced fleet and telematics software platforms, thereby helping to lower EV ownerships costs while meeting emissions goals. 

Purchasing the charger also allows fleet operators to bundle it with ChargePoint's fleet management software, which offers real-time visibility of vehicle readiness, power usage, and station status. Additional tools include: energy management, control station access, and simplifying complex issues with ease by utilizing this all-in-one solution.

Another noteworthy benefit is that multiple CPF50 chargers can be managed from the platform. This enables power sharing via the cloud to reduce charging costs and optimize battery health. ChargePoint adds this can be configured with J1772 or NACS connectors, regardless of vehicle or connector type. 

“ChargePoint has always been committed to making it easy for everyone to go electric, whether they be a driver, a business, or a fleet,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “With our lowest cost charger for commercial vehicles we have a solution that makes charging more accessible for small businesses who want to electrify their fleet, or for large fleets that are focused on reducing total cost of ownership. We’re making the hardware more affordable, and when combined with our powerful fleet software platform, the offering can meet the charging needs of fleets of all sizes to optimize their savings.”

Unfortunately, Level 2 charging is not a long-term solution for heavy-duty semis, such as the Volvo VNR Electric, Nikola Tre BEV 2.0, or even the upcoming Tesla Semi and Windrose. 

[Related: Check out the Windrose inside and out; the Tesla Semi's best competitor?]

That solution is called Megawatt charging, where chargers are able to deliver up to 20 times the speed of current DC chargers for passenger vehicles. Commercial vehicles, including long-haulers, will have the ability to recharge in less than one hour. 

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[Related: Voltera CEO: 'Megawatt charging can't come soon enough']

ChargePoint confirms it's currently developing its own Megawatt charging system which, upon release, will also be capable of bi-directional charging and enable output of up to 3 megawatts. No launch date has been announced. 

Jay Traugott has covered the automotive and transportation sector for over a decade and now serves as Senior Editor for Clean Trucking. He holds a drifting license and has driven on some of the world's best race tracks, including the Nurburgring and Spa. He lives near Boulder, Colorado, and spends his free time snowboarding, climbing, and hiking. He can be reached at [email protected].

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