ChargePoint CEO Commends States on Electric Vehicle Agreement

CAMPBELL, CA – Pasquale Romano, CEO of ChargePoint – the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network – released the following statement today on the announcement of a collaborative Multi-State ZEV Action Plan between eight states to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on the road by 2025:

“This first-of-its-kind plan is an impressive commitment by eight states to support the adoption of electric vehicles and grow the industry. Getting 3.3 million ZEVs on the road will be crucial step to reaching our environmental goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reach energy independence. Commitment to the EV industry also benefits our economy and ensures all Americans can make the switch to electric. At ChargePoint, we will remain committed to building a robust charging infrastructure network to support the increased adoption that will come as a result of this historic agreement.”

About ChargePoint

ChargePoint is the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the world, with more than 17,000 charging locations. Ranked #1 by leading independent research firm, Navigant Research, ChargePoint makes advanced hardware and best-in-class cloud based software. ChargePoint’s open network is utilized by many leading EV hardware makers and encourages all EV charging manufacturers to join.

ChargePoint’s real-time network information including the availability of charging locations throughout the nation is available through the ChargePoint mobile app, online and via the navigation systems in top-selling EVs including the new BMW i3 and the Nissan LEAF. Every 10 seconds, a driver connects to a ChargePoint station and by initiating over 4.5 million charging sessions, ChargePoint drivers have saved over 3.9 million gallons of gasoline and driven 93 million gas free miles.

For more information about ChargePoint, visit www.chargepoint.com.