There’s ChargePoint a new EV connector designed to work with “any” EV, regardless of charging architecture, without requiring a special adapter from drivers. In a press release announcing the development, ChargePoint said the Omni Port is “designed to support cars already on the road and EVs coming to market.”
ChargePoint said it will begin rolling out the Omni Port to select new models of AC and DC charging stations at no charge. The technology can also be retrofitted to existing ChargePoint stations for an unspecified, “nominal” cost. To use the Omni Port, customers can enter their vehicle model into the ChargePoint app or select the appropriate connector from the charging station screen if they’re not using the app.
There is no official standard for charging electric vehicles in the US, but it has unofficially become Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). on the production side. ChargePoint Roll out support for the NACS connector in 2023.
