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ChargePoint and Portland International Airport Set New Standard for Rental Car Electrification with Industry-Leading Overhead Fast Charging

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PDX becomes a proving ground for the future of airport EV infrastructure deploying ChargePoint's overhead-mounted fast charging system to accelerate rental fleet electrification at scale

CAMPBELL, Calif., August 19, 2026--ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced a rapid EV charging deployment at Portland International Airport (PDX) - one that redefines how airports approach rental car electrification. The installation features an overhead charging system with retractable cable management that eliminates the traditional trade-offs between space, cost, and equipment durability, delivering a blueprint for airports worldwide.

Located in PDX's Quick Turnaround (QTA) Facility, the deployment includes 10 dual-port fast charging dispensers mounted overhead with retractable cable management, allowing up to 20 vehicles to be connected simultaneously. By moving charging infrastructure above the vehicles, the design reclaims valuable ground-level space, dramatically simplifies installation, and removes the risk of vehicular damage to equipment - challenges that have long slowed airport EV adoption. Rental car companies can now rapidly charge between rentals, improving fleet utilization and elevating the customer experience.

"Airports aren't just adopting electric mobility; they're reshaping it," said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. "As rental fleet operators add electric vehicles to their fleets, airports face the challenge of delivering reliable, high-power charging infrastructure at scale. The Port of Portland's investment at PDX demonstrates how fast charging can integrate into existing parking lots without sacrifices for equipment placement."

"Projects like PDX demonstrate how innovative charging infrastructure can support sustainability goals while delivering measurable business value," said Jeremiah Hartley, Airport Rental Car Manager, Portland International Airport. "The innovative overhead charging system enabled us to save on installation costs by limiting the conduit and wiring needed and helps protect against potential damage caused by vehicles in the QTA."

The deployment also leverages ChargePoint's powerful fleet software, giving operators real-time visibility and control across complex rental car fleets from remote monitoring and streamlined troubleshooting to intelligent charging management that adapts to operational demands. The combination of high-power charging technology, space and cost-efficient design, and software intelligence positions PDX to establish a scalable model that airports around the world can follow.

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