ChargePoint
ChargePoint is the world's largest electric vehicle charging network, operating over 31,000 publicly available charging stations across North America, Europe, Australia, Mexico, and more than thirty countries globally. Founded in 2007 as Coulomb Technologies by Richard Lowenthal, Dave Baxter, and Harjinder Bhade, the company pioneered networked EV charging infrastructure before mass-market electric vehicles even existed, demonstrating remarkable foresight in the emerging mobility revolution. ChargePoint operates across all charging segments including residential, commercial, workplace, fleet, hospitality, and retail applications through a capital-light business model that sells comprehensive solutions to site hosts rather than building infrastructure directly. The company reached 100,000 chargers by September 2019 and went public through a SPAC merger in February 2021 on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker symbol CHPT, with Pasquale Romano serving as President and CEO. With more than 800 employees worldwide and having raised over 1.3 billion dollars in venture funding, ChargePoint powers millions of charging sessions annually through its cloud-based subscription platform and software-defined charging hardware designed for seamless electric mobility. The company has formed strategic partnerships with major automakers including BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and Electrify America, positioning itself as the essential infrastructure backbone for the global transition to electric transportation.
Miami Connection
ChargePoint's extensive network directly supports Miami and South Florida's aggressive sustainability goals and electric vehicle adoption initiatives, providing residents and businesses with reliable charging infrastructure essential for the region's transition to clean mobility. The company's operations contribute to local job creation through its service, installation, and customer support divisions, while its technology partnerships with major automakers strengthen South Florida's position as a hub for automotive innovation and clean energy adoption. By enabling seamless EV charging across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, ChargePoint facilitates the region's economic competitiveness in the green economy and supports local businesses in attracting environmentally conscious consumers and employees. The company's presence in South Florida supports the region's ambitious climate resilience plans and positions Miami as a leader in electric infrastructure development, directly enabling the mass EV adoption necessary to meet the state's environmental commitments.