ChargePoint Revolutionizes EV Charging With Maximum-Speed Bidirectional AC Architecture

On April 10, 2025, ChargePoint made a landmark announcement that sets a new standard for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. ChargePoint introduced a next-generation AC Level 2 charging architecture packed with innovations that promise to transform residential, commercial, and fleet EV charging across North America and Europe.

ChargePoint’s new product architecture marks a significant step forward for EV infrastructure, delivering breakthrough performance and functionality. At the heart of the platform are cutting-edge features like bidirectional (Vehicle-to-Everything) charging and ultra-fast AC speeds of up to 19.2 kW in North America and 22 kW in Europe — nearly double the output of typical Level 2 chargers. That means a full EV battery charge in about four hours, dramatically reducing downtime for drivers and fleets alike.

“ChargePoint’s next generation of EV chargers will be revolutionary, not evolutionary,” said Hossein Kazemi, Chief Technical Officer, Hardware at ChargePoint. “The architecture underpinning them enables highly anticipated technologies which will deliver a significantly better experience for station owners and the EV drivers who charge with them.”

Key Innovations of the New Architecture

• Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Capability: Transforms an EV into a clean energy generator for homes, commercial buildings, or even the power grid — a critical step toward energy independence and grid resilience.
• Ultra-Fast AC Charging: 19.2 kW (80A single-phase, NA) and 22 kW (32A 3-phase, EU) power delivery — redefining what’s possible with AC charging.
• Dynamic Load Balancing: Intelligently shifts power where it’s needed, optimizing energy use across buildings.
• Smart Home Integration: Seamlessly connects with solar arrays, home batteries, and smart energy systems to create a fully integrated energy ecosystem.
• Series Wiring for Scalable Installations: Ideal for fleet depots, multi-family housing, or households with multiple EVs — all without costly service panel upgrades.
• ChargePoint® Omni Port: A flexible, future-proof connector system capable of serving all major North American EV plug types from one station.

Backed by Industry Leadership

This new architecture builds on ChargePoint’s nearly 20 years of experience in the EV charging space. The company currently holds an estimated 61% of the public AC Level 2 charging market in the United States, according to the Alternative Fuels Data Center.

It will also comply with key regional standards and programs, including MID and Eichrecht in Europe and ENERGY STAR® certification in the U.S., ensuring compatibility and regulatory alignment from day one.

Coming Soon to Europe and North America

The first models built on the new architecture will debut in Europe this summer, with North American versions rolling out by the end of 2025.

ChargePoint’s announcement marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of EV infrastructure, showcasing a bold vision for a future where vehicles aren’t just modes of transport — they’re central to how we power our lives.

EVinfo.net’s Take

This is a historic move for EV charging in America and around the world. Charging speed has been a major barrier for the EV revolution from the beginning. ChargePoint’s ultra-fast charging at the maximum speed possible is an absolute game-changer which will vastly increase the chances for increased EV adoption.

In our article, Four Things Will Drive Mass EV Adoption in America, we discussed the barriers to EV adoption, while suggesting ways to overcome the barriers and increase EV adoption. Lack of charging availability, reliability issues, charging speed, lack of public charging (especially multifamily), and high vehicle prices are the main barriers to American EV adoption at the moment.

V2X (vehicle-to-everything) is the umbrella term for transferring the electricity stored in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to the grid, buildings, houses, and other energy-consuming destinations, and includes V2G (Vehicle-to-grid). This exciting new technology is already revolutionizing EV charging and the grid in a wide variety of positive and very exciting ways, through the use of bidirectional EV charging. As V2X continues to grow fast, it will not only prove to the world the vast number of ways EVs are superior to gas-powered vehicles, but will bring lower costs, greater stability, and emergency power to the grid during power blackouts.

ChargePoint’s series-wiring capability, enabling fleet depots, multifamily housing garages, and more is another game changer. The lack of multifamily EV charging is one of the largest and most stubborn barriers to mass EV adoption, as it can be very difficult for multifamily EV drivers to get charging installed for a variety of reasons.