Eaton and ChargePoint: Partnering To Accelerate EV Charging
As EVs edge towards a dominant share of the global car market, a critical obstacle remains — the charging infrastructure.
The International Energy Agency forecasts EVs will account for more than 60% of vehicles on roads by 2030, yet a shortage of accessible EV charging points continues to hinder progress.
In response, Eaton, an intelligent power management company, and Chargepoint, an EV charging solution company, are collaborating to tackle this in an industry-first EV charging partnership.
Powering a connected future
The goal of the partnership is to accelerate the development of EV charging infrastructure across the US, Canada and Europe.
Together, they plan to roll out co-developed technologies designed to simplify EV operations and integrate them with power systems.
A central focus of their collaboration is enhancing bidirectional power flow — this allows energy to move from the grid to the vehicle and back again.
This includes expanding Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) capabilities.
V2X enables EVs to receive electricity from the grid and export it back to buildings, homes or even the grid itself.
These features are essential for using EVs as part of wider energy systems, enabling greater flexibility and grid resilience.
"Customers rely on Eaton to solve their toughest power management challenges," says Paul Ryan, General Manager, Energy Transition at Eaton.
"This game-changing partnership will help do just that for vehicle charging—bringing together trusted power distribution and EV charging solutions to simplify electrification at scale."
This move positions Eaton and ChargePoint as a one-stop shop for EV charging deployment.
Their offering includes hardware, infrastructure and engineering services delivered as turnkey projects.
The partnership is designed to make EV charging more efficient and accessible, smoothing the path for mass electrification of transport.
Both companies are working to reduce project complexity by streamlining the design, procurement and rollout process.
Their integrated solutions aim to optimise power distribution at sites, cut costs and improve reliability — key elements for commercial and public charging networks.
Eaton’s EV tech and strategy
Eaton is applying its expertise to shape the EV sector with technologies that address both performance and safety. Innovations such as the Breaktor circuit protection system, combined 3-in-1 battery pack vent valves and Bussmann EV fuses are reducing system complexity and boosting reliability.
The company is also championing a strategy known as Buildings as a Grid.
This model transforms buildings into energy hubs that can interact with EVs through Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) systems.
These systems support energy exchange between EVs and the electricity grid or home appliances, enabling better use of renewable power and reducing carbon emissions.
"With the rapid growth of electric vehicles, the UK has set a bold target of 300,000 public charge points by 2030 - more than three-and-a-half times the current total,” explains Paul Ryan.
“Meeting this goal demands not just more infrastructure, but faster, smarter, more coordinated delivery.
"Our partnership with ChargePoint is designed to accelerate exactly that. It simplifies the entire process of EV charging deployment, from purchase and design to installation and ongoing management.
"This makes it easier for EV users across all sectors - including fleets, workplaces and residential buildings and public transport - to access fast, reliable charging exactly where it's needed."
Eaton is also enhancing its manufacturing capacity across Europe to support eMobility and employing digital twin technology to improve supply chain resilience — a move aimed at supporting consistent, scalable growth in EV infrastructure.
ChargePoint’s contribution to sustainable mobility
ChargePoint is building a global EV charging network that spans North America and Europe.
Through roaming agreements, it ensures broad access for drivers and fleets.
The company has already supported more than 133 million charging sessions and powered over four billion electric miles.
This has helped prevent more than 1.9 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
On average, those using ChargePoint stations cut their CO₂ emissions by 50% compared to petrol vehicles.
The company’s modular software platform gives businesses the tools to track environmental performance, meet targets and engage stakeholders.
Its work aligns directly with the objectives of the partnership.
“Our partnership with Eaton will deliver innovation that addresses the biggest barriers to electrified transportation,” says Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint.
“Together with Eaton, we will create unprecedented value for institutions that deploy EV charging, accelerating electrification, and decarbonising the planet in parallel.”
This partnership brings together two major players with complementary strengths to tackle one of the key barriers to EV adoption — accessible, affordable and scalable charging infrastructure.
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