News and Updates

ChargePoint, the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the nation has joined the San Francisco Giants as a sponsor for the 2014 season. AT&T Park, the home of the Giants, currently has 4 ChargePoint public ports. In 2012, AT&T Park became the first ballpark in the country to offer public EV Charging.

Pasquale Romano, CEO of ChargePoint – the largest and most open network of electric vehicle charging stations in the nation – released the following statement regarding the passage of HB 19, which exempts EV charging infrastructure from regulation as a public utility.

You don’t have to spend big bucks and fly the whole family on vacation this Spring Break. ChargePoint, the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the nation, has gathered a list of the most EV friendly vacation spots. The list is based on proximity to a large city and number of ChargePoint EV stations at the destination. Each location is equipped with multiple charging stations and are within a practical distance from major cities for EV drivers. Charging stations are often located at hotels, theme parks or the parking lots of major attractions.

Pasquale Romano, CEO of ChargePoint – the company with the nation’s largest and most open electric vehicle charging network – released the following statement on yesterday’s announcement from the EPA to cut auto emissions.

Talon Portfolio Services and Urban Renaissance Property Company announced the addition of four level two electric vehicle (EV) charging ports and one DC Fast Charger manufactured by Eaton, to the Bellefield Office Park, located at 1150 114th Ave SE in Bellevue, WA. All five charging locations will run on ChargePoint’s network, the largest and most open EV charging network in the nation with over 15,000 charging locations.

ChargePoint – the company with the nation’s largest and most open electric vehicle charging station network – today released a list of the Top 10 Regions with the largest growth of electric vehicle sales. The rank is based on percentage of growth from quarter 3 to quarter 4 of 2013 and numbers were retrieved from states’ motor vehicle departments.

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular and as that happens, congestion at charging stations is bound to happen. Just at the end of 2013, EV and plug-in sales had reached nearly 170,000 with about 10,000 sales in December alone. For the majority of these EV drivers, charging at work is the second most popular location to plug in after home charging..

Pasquale Romano, CEO of ChargePoint – the world’s largest and most open electric vehicle(EV) charging network – released the following statement in response to the release of Governor Jerry Brown’s state budget proposal:

ChargePoint – the largest and most open network of independently owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the world – is offering to its customers a limited time trade-in credit of up to $1,250 toward the purchase of a dual port CT4000 charging station, ChargePoint’s newest advancement in charging technology.

The holiday season is the busiest time of year on the road and at shopping centers. The National Retail Federation projects 2013 holiday sales to rise by 3.9%, and for some retailers, the holiday season can represent as much as 20 to 40% of annual sales. For the over 150,000 electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the U.S., it is important to know where they can shop and travel while plugging in. Check out the below tips to help make sure you’re charged up for all of your holiday travel and shopping, while staying safe and saving money.