ChargePoint, OBE Power to Install 2,500 EV Chargers
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- ChargePoint and OBE Power announced a partnership to roll out about 2,500 EV charging ports at multifamily housing, with deployment slated to begin in 2026.
- OBE Power will operate the chargers using ChargePoint’s hardware, software, and services as its exclusive technology platform, handling installation, maintenance, repairs, insurance, driver support, and energy‑cost reimbursement.
- Landlords will not bear upfront capital costs or ongoing operational expenses for the charging stations under the turnkey solution.
- Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, said the deal expands the companies’ existing hospitality relationship into apartment communities, addressing renters’ lack of scalable charging.
- Alejandro Burgana, co‑founder of OBE Power, noted the two firms have a more‑long history of deploying EV charging where people live, work, and stay.
Why it matters: Renters will finally have reliable home‑charging options, while landlords gain a free amenity that attracts eco‑savvy tenants; the 2,500‑port rollout will accelerate EV adoption in multifamily housing and boost demand for ChargePoint’s hardware and software services.
