Goodbye to adapters: ChargePoint Omni Port simplifies charging for electric cars
ChargePoint Holdings, which operates the largest electric vehicle charging network in the United States, unveiled an EV connector solution Thursday that ensures any electric vehicle can be charged.
ChargePoint Omni Port, the new adaptable charging solution, combines the most common connector types into a single charging port for Tesla and non-Tesla drivers, without the need for adapters, the company said. In this way, any EV can be charged in any parking lot, regardless of the type of connector, revolutionizing electric vehicle charging, he added.
With this adaptable outlet, drivers won't need dedicated spaces or additional adapters, ChargePoint said, noting that Omni Port will be available at no additional cost with applicable ChargePoint chargers.
“Omni Port is the only publicly available solution to solve the EV connector confusion in North America, for both AC and DC charging,” the company said . Here's a picture of it:
The Omniport socket
Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, commented: “With Omni Port, ChargePoint has solved the challenges associated with a multiple-connector environment, ensuring that Tesla and non-Tesla drivers can continue to expect a world-class driving experience.” This transformation should make life easier for electrified drivers.
The lack of a standardized plug for charging and the still underdeveloped network of EV charging points have been one of the main obstacles to wider adoption of electric vehicles. In the United States, usage rates have increased to the point where many EV fast charging stations are profitable. Nonetheless, the United States still needs much more charging infrastructure for electric vehicles to alleviate consumer concerns about the range and affordability of public fast charging.
In the United States, there are an average of 104 gas pumps per 1,000 miles of road, compared to just 22 EV charging ports for the same distance, a study by smart fuel card management platform Coast showed last year.
“As electric vehicle adoption continues to increase, ensuring convenient and accessible charging options is critical to the further growth and widespread acceptance of electric vehicles. The transition to electric transportation requires a concerted effort to build a robust charging infrastructure,” the study authors wrote.
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