Living in an apartment complex can be challenging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the United States. Although about 80% of electric car charging sessions occur at home, many apartment dwellers have to rely on public infrastructure because there are no Level 2 charging stations where they live.
To address this issue, ChargePoint has partnered with OBE Power to deploy approximately 2,500 charging ports at multifamily residences in the US, starting this year. OBE Power will own and operate the chargers, covering energy cost reimbursement, carbon credit revenue, maintenance, insurance, and repairs at no cost to landlords.
View Price on AmazonThis turnkey solution is expected to make life easier for building owners and operators. When EV drivers have issues with charging, OBE Power will handle the complaints. The chargers themselves will be provided by ChargePoint, and charging will not be free.
According to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), ChargePoint currently operates over 45,000 EV charging stations across the US, with a combined 80,215 charging ports. Most of the company's ports – over 75,000 – are Level 2, which deliver a lower output than ultra-fast DC chargers but are suitable for places where EVs are parked overnight or for extended periods, such as apartment complexes and shopping malls.
The latest round of installations will increase ChargePoint's footprint in the Level 2 EV charging space to roughly 78,000 ports, making it the largest operator in the country.
Source: insideevs.com
