ChargePoint and Eaton have partnered to bring to market ultrafast DC V2G (vehicle-to-grid) chargers and related power infrastructure, capable of providing megawatt charging for heavy-duty vehicles.

Compared to existing offerings, the companies say their modular and DC Grid design can be deployed at 30% less cost, in a 30% smaller footprint, while delivering up to a 30% reduction in ongoing operational costs.

The offering marries ChargePoint’s Express chargers with Eaton’s end-to-end electrical infrastructure. Vehicles can be seamlessly linked to local energy markets and can push unused electricity back to the grid.

“The new ChargePoint Express architecture, and particularly the Express Grid variant, will take DC fast charging to levels of performance and cost not previously imagined. This latest technological breakthrough further demonstrates our commitment to deliver innovation,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “Combined with Eaton’s end-to-end grid capabilities, ChargePoint is delivering solutions to help EVs win on pure economics, regardless of tax incentives or government support.”

“Accelerating electrification at scale hinges on industry-changing technology from trusted manufacturers that can be deployed faster while achieving new levels of reliability and efficiency at a significantly lower cost,” added Paul Ryan, vice-president and general manager of energy transition at Eaton. “Our partnership with ChargePoint is an accelerator for innovation in electrification, with novel technology today and into the future that makes going electric the smart choice.”

Eaton custom engineers each Express configuration with the power infrastructure needed and can deliver a skid-mounted platform to expedite installation.