Eaton and ChargePoint Unveil Ultrafast V2X Charging Infrastructure to Power the Next Era of Electrification
The rapid acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption worldwide has created one of the biggest challenges for the automotive and energy sectors: building a charging infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of both passenger and commercial fleets without overwhelming the power grid. Recognizing this urgent need, intelligent power management leader Eaton and EV charging solutions pioneer ChargePoint have announced a transformative new charging architecture designed to redefine the economics, scalability, and efficiency of EV charging.
At the heart of this announcement is the ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton, a next-generation direct current (DC) fast-charging solution that combines vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology with end-to-end electrical infrastructure. With charging speeds of up to 600 kilowatts (kW) for passenger EVs and megawatt-level capabilities for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, the system is positioned to dramatically accelerate the deployment of electrified mobility at scale.
Breaking Down the Technology: Beyond Conventional Charging
Unlike conventional fast chargers that draw directly from the grid with limited flexibility, the new Express Grid system is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem. By integrating ChargePoint’s ultrafast Express chargers with Eaton’s Everything as a Grid energy management approach, the solution tackles one of the most pressing barriers in EV adoption: grid constraints.
Eaton’s grid strategy emphasizes that every energy asset—whether it is a solar panel, an energy storage system, or an EV battery—can act as a flexible contributor to the wider grid. In this framework, the Express Grid doesn’t just deliver power to vehicles; it synchronizes charging with onsite renewable generation, distributed energy resources (DERs), and local energy markets.
This means EV fleets and charging operators can reduce dependence on high-cost grid electricity during peak hours, shifting to renewables or stored energy instead. The V2X capabilities also allow vehicle batteries themselves to serve as mobile energy assets, discharging power back into local energy systems when needed. For fleets, this has the potential to significantly cut fueling costs, while at scale, it could help stabilize the grid during periods of high demand.
A Partnership Built on Shared Vision
The collaboration between Eaton and ChargePoint represents a convergence of strengths: Eaton’s expertise in power infrastructure and grid management, and ChargePoint’s leadership in EV charging hardware and software.
Paul Ryan, Eaton’s vice president and general manager of energy transition, emphasized the importance of developing industry-defining technology:
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. 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.”
ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer echoed this sentiment, highlighting the breakthrough economics of the solution:
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. 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.
Engineered for Scale: Faster Deployment and Lower Costs
One of the most pressing issues for charging operators today is not just the technology itself, but how quickly and cost-effectively it can be deployed. Eaton and ChargePoint are addressing this with a modular and site-ready delivery model.
Each Express Grid installation will be custom-engineered by Eaton, complete with comprehensive electrical infrastructure. To streamline deployment, operators will have the option of a skid-mounted solution—a prefabricated system that can be quickly placed on-site, reducing equipment requirements, minimizing installation time, and simplifying connection to both the grid and distributed energy sources.
Eaton is also advancing its technology pipeline through the commercialization of solid-state transformers, expected within the next year following its acquisition of Resilient Power Systems Inc.. These transformers are set to play a crucial role in DC applications, enabling more efficient power conversion and integration for EV charging and other electrification use cases.
A Major Step for Heavy-Duty and Commercial Fleets
While ultrafast passenger vehicle charging attracts attention, the biggest gains may come from commercial and heavy-duty applications. Logistics companies, transit agencies, and freight operators are under increasing regulatory and market pressure to electrify their fleets. However, megawatt-scale charging requirements have posed infrastructure and cost barriers.
The ChargePoint Express Grid directly addresses this gap by offering a megawatt-capable charging solution. For fleet operators, this means faster charging turnaround times for trucks and buses, reduced downtime, and the ability to electrify large-scale operations without prohibitive infrastructure investments.
When paired with V2X integration, fleets can even monetize their parked vehicles by feeding energy back into the grid or onsite operations, turning charging hubs into energy assets rather than cost centers.
Industry Debut and Market Rollout
The first public unveiling of the Eaton-ChargePoint Express Grid will take place at the RE+ trade show in Las Vegas, a leading global event for clean energy and electrification. Eaton will showcase its broad portfolio of electrification technologies at Booth #V8071, with live demonstrations of how Express Grid integrates with wider energy transition strategies.
In addition, Eaton’s vice president of engineering and technology, Luiz Huet de Bacellar, will deliver a conference session on the role of DC microgrids in advancing electrification. His talk will also address the safety standards being developed for DC technologies, underscoring Eaton’s commitment to not only innovation but also regulatory leadership.
The solution is expected to enter the market with select customer availability in North America and Europe by the first quarter of 2026, with commercial deliveries beginning in the second half of 2026.
Positioning for the Future of EV Economics
For years, skeptics of EV adoption have pointed to challenges around infrastructure, grid readiness, and the high cost of deploying ultrafast charging networks. With this joint solution, Eaton and ChargePoint aim to flip that equation—enabling EVs to win not because of subsidies or policy mandates, but because they simply make better economic and operational sense.
By providing ultrafast, flexible, and grid-synchronized charging, the Express Grid lays the groundwork for a sustainable ecosystem where EVs are not only passengers on the energy grid but active participants in its stability and efficiency.
As EV adoption accelerates—driven by both consumer demand and tightening emissions regulations—this breakthrough could play a pivotal role in reshaping the mobility and energy landscapes.
