ChargePoint has introduced Express Solo, a standalone DC fast charger capable of delivering up to 600kW to a single electric vehicle. The product, announced April 22, 2026, is the first station built on the company’s new Express DC fast charging architecture and will be ChargePoint’s first DC charger sold in both North America and Europe.
The launch targets operators facing space and cost constraints at urban refueling sites, and positions ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) against a widening field of 600kW-class competitors.
Highlights
- Single-cabinet DC fast charger rated up to 600kW per port for one EV, or shared across up to four vehicles via an optional dispenser
- First product built on ChargePoint’s new Express architecture and its first DC system sold across North America and Europe
- Co-developed with Eaton to support bidirectional charging, solar input, and battery storage integration
- ChargePoint claims roughly 40% higher power density than competing DC charging solutions, though figures are not independently verified
Power density and site flexibility
ChargePoint says Express Solo delivers approximately 40% higher power density than other DC charging solutions, in what the company describes as the industry’s smallest footprint for this power class. The compact cabinet is intended for sites where space is limited, such as urban gas stations and convenience retail, or as the first charger on a site planned for future expansion.
A single Express Solo can simultaneously charge two EVs. Operators can also pair the unit with an additional dispenser to serve up to four vehicles. ChargePoint says the system can deliver any combination of power levels up to 600kW per port when charging multiple vehicles, which it describes as an industry first.
Express architecture and the Eaton collaboration
Express Solo is the debut product on ChargePoint’s Express architecture, which the company says is designed to address four scaling challenges for DC fast charging: grid constraints, charging speed, reliability, and cost. Additional products on the platform are expected to follow.
The architecture includes the first hardware co-developed with power management firm Eaton. The companies previously announced ChargePoint Express Grid powered by Eaton, which pairs charging hardware with end-to-end power infrastructure. Through that collaboration, Express Solo can integrate with onsite solar generation, battery storage, and Eaton’s power distribution equipment. The ChargePoint–Eaton partnership was first announced in 2025 and builds on an earlier agreement covering the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Express Solo also supports ChargePoint’s Omni Port connector system, which the company says accommodates both NACS and CCS plugs at the same station.
Executive commentary
“The Express DC fast charging architecture delivers differentiation. Not just by higher output, but by how economically, efficiently, and flexibly that power is delivered. Express Solo combines unmatched power density, direct DC power input capabilities for solar integration and battery storage, and a modular architecture that scales with minimal cost and complexity. Collectively this redefines DC fast charging from a fixed asset into a future-ready energy platform,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint.
Wilmer added that the product is intended to futureproof station owner investments by supporting scalable configurations “for any charging scenario.”
Competitive context
The 600kW single-cabinet class is increasingly crowded. Tellus Power recently introduced its own 600kW DC fast chargers in distributed and all-in-one configurations, supporting NACS, CCS1, and CCS2 connectors and up to eight dispensers per power cabinet. ChargePoint’s differentiation claims — power density, flexible power allocation, and bidirectional support through Eaton — have not been independently benchmarked against competing systems.
Express Solo will be shown at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas from May 4–7, 2026, at the joint ChargePoint and Eaton stand.
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