New Chargepoint Express 100 has RPH of 100 miles - Wave of the Future?

[G. David Felt]

G. David Felt
Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com

 

New Chargepoint Express 100 has RPH of 100 miles - Wave of the Future?

 

 

Chargepoint has released their newest charger for Home to Commercial use, the Express 100. This charger is a first in the industry with a rating of 100 miles RPH or Range Per Hour charging. The unit is a 24kW output fast charging unit capable of a 100 mile charge in an hour. The unit is compatible with all OEM EV autos. The slim design is a wall mount unit that can install anywhere. This unit has the ability to truly make road trips in an EV possible with current EVs today. 

 

Chargepoint Express 100 units are being installed along the Pacific Northwest Electric highway as well as all over the rest of the US. You can read more about the Express 100 here: http://www.chargepoint.com/express/cpe100

 

The Express 100 is a combo charging unit capable of working with older EV autos and requires the following electrical, 26.6kW, 400-480V 3 phase, 32A input line with 4 wire (L1, L2, L3, Earth) 3 phase using a dedicated 3-pole 40A non-GFCI circuit breaker. More technical specifications can be viewed here: http://www.chargepoint.com/files/datasheets/73-001069-01-1-DS-CPE100-00.pdf

 

Chargepoint help you to maximize your investment by minimizing your cost with the help of their internal web site that directs you to your state and the incentives that are available to help pay for the charging stations. http://www.chargepoint.com/station-incentives

 

Charge point has a great location finder for their chargers around the US open to the public and a smart phone application you can download from Google Play or the Apple App Store.