On Thursday (August 8th) local time, the American charging station network company announced the launch of its new charger product 'Omni Port', claiming that it can 'ensure that any electric vehicle can be charged in any parking space.' $ChargePoint (CHPT.US)$ Please use your ChargePoint account to access the feature.

Simply put, the AC/DC charging station known as 'Omni Port' is equipped with two charging guns, which correspond to the 'Compatible Charging System' (CCS) and Tesla's 'North American Charging Standard' (NACS).

Source: ChargePoint social media account

CCS and NACS are the two most commonly used charging standards in North America. Although CCS has received strong support from the US federal government, Tesla's NACS is currently dominating the North American charging network.

Since last year, many electric vehicle manufacturers, including Ford, GM, and Rivian, have announced their 'adoption' of NACS, allowing their car owners to access Tesla's charging network. However, many electric cars currently on the road still use CCS.

The press release states that Omni Port provides a solution for electric vehicle connectors that can ensure that any electric vehicle can be charged in any parking space, regardless of the connector type, and without the car owners needing to carry extra cables.

Drivers only need to enter the brand and model of their vehicle into the ChargePoint app, select 'Charge', and the charging station will automatically unlock the corresponding connector, i.e., the charging gun. For drivers who do not use the app, they can simply select it on the screen of the charging station.

ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer wrote in a statement, 'With Omni Port, the company has addressed the challenges posed by multiple connector environments, ensuring that drivers of both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles can expect a world-class charging experience.'

As of press time, ChargePoint, which trades on the US stock market, has risen more than 11%.

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