ChargePoint and Onvo Expand Highway Fast Charging Across the Northeastern U.S.
Key Takeaways
- ChargePoint and Onvo are deploying ultra-fast EV charging stations at 12 locations across Pennsylvania and New York.
- The stations feature ChargePoint Express Plus technology, enabling simultaneous charging and high-power output.
- Locations are strategically placed near major highways and amenities like food and retail to enhance driver convenience.
- This partnership aims to fill gaps in fast charging infrastructure, supporting long-distance EV travel.
ChargePoint, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and Onvo, a locally owned travel plaza brand headquartered in Scranton, PA, today announced a commitment to deploy ultra-fast EV charging stations at travel plazas along major highways across the northeastern United States.
The initial planned rollout includes twelve Onvo locations in Pennsylvania and New York, each featuring ChargePoint Express Plus fast charging stations designed to deliver reliable, high-speed charging for drivers on the go. Strategically located near major highways, the Onvo sites are designed to serve drivers during longer trips, helping address gaps in available fast charging infrastructure. The fast-charging stations are planned to be located at amenities such as food, retail, and other conveniences to enhance the driver’s experience.
“ChargePoint’s collaboration with Onvo highlights our commitment to ultra-fast charging infrastructure at locations that offer driver amenities,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “By enabling fast, reliable charging at highway rest stops, we are making long-distance EV travel seamless and accessible.”
“Partnering with ChargePoint allows us to best serve all drivers needing to charge their vehicles along our nation’s highways,” said Harman Aulakh, Vice President, Marketing at Onvo. “As more drivers make the switch to electric vehicles, we are proud to offer convenient, high-performance charging at Onvo locations across our footprint.”
As stated in the press release, ChargePoint Express Plus enables simultaneous vehicle charging from a single system, is engineered to deliver sustained high-power output and allows drivers to charge efficiently as a result.
