{"id":730320,"date":"2026-05-29T20:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/"},"modified":"2026-05-29T20:45:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:45:16","slug":"chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"ChargePoint, Powers Parts partner on transit EV bus charging"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29bb4a319ed\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29bb4a319ed\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/#What_the_deal_includes\" >What the deal includes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/#The_Proterra_aftermath\" >The Proterra aftermath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/#Transit_electrification_under_pressure\" >Transit electrification under pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/chargepoint-powers-parts-partner-on-transit-ev-bus-charging\/#ChargePoints_fleet_play\" >ChargePoint\u2019s fleet play<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.thenextweb.com\/2026\/05\/chargepoint-powers-parts-transit-ev-bus-charging.avif\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n<p><em><\/p>\n<div class=\"postContent-tldr\">\n<h4 class=\"postContent-offsetTitle\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>ChargePoint and Powers Parts have partnered to sell charging hardware, software, and fleet telematics to transit agencies running PhoenixEV electric buses. The deal targets operators struggling with service gaps after Proterra\u2019s 2023 bankruptcy, routing ChargePoint\u2019s platform through Powers Parts\u2019 existing distribution network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/em><\/p>\n<p>ChargePoint and Powers Parts, a national distributor of electric vehicle components and fleet replacement parts, have announced a partnership to sell ChargePoint charging hardware, software, and fleet management services directly to transit agencies across North America. The deal targets operators running E2 and ZX5 electric buses built by PhoenixEV,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260528427498\/en\/ChargePoint-and-Powers-Parts-Partner-Simplify-Fast-Charging-for-Transit-Operators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the company that acquired Proterra\u2019s transit bus assets<\/a>\u00a0out of bankruptcy in early 2024 for $3.5 million.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership addresses a specific problem. Many transit agencies that bought Proterra\u2019s E2 and ZX5 electric buses before the company\u2019s 2023 bankruptcy are now operating those vehicles without adequate service, charging support, or fleet management tools. Powers Parts built its business around supplying replacement components to exactly these operators. Adding ChargePoint\u2019s\u00a0DC fast charging infrastructure\u00a0and telematics platform to that distribution channel gives transit agencies a single procurement path for both parts and charging.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_deal_includes\"><\/span>What the deal includes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Through the partnership, transit operators can purchase ChargePoint\u2019s charging stations, fleet management software, and telematics services through Powers Parts\u2019 existing distribution network. ChargePoint\u2019s telematics platform integrates with all vehicle types and charging stations regardless of manufacturer, providing real-time visibility into battery health, route efficiency, and total cost of ownership. The software is OCPP compliant, meaning it can manage third-party charging hardware as well as ChargePoint\u2019s own stations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper channel-cta\">\n<div class=\"ica-text\">\n<p class=\"ica-text__title\">TNW City Coworking space &#8211; Where your best work h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens<\/p>\n<p>A workspace designed for growth, collaboration, and endless networking opportunities in the heart of tech.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The telematics system also works with mixed-fuel fleets, which matters because most transit agencies are\u00a0electrifying gradually\u00a0rather than replacing entire fleets at once. An agency running a mix of diesel, compressed natural gas, and electric buses can manage all three through a single interface.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Proterra_aftermath\"><\/span>The Proterra aftermath<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Proterra filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2023 after years of losses despite being one of the most prominent US electric bus manufacturers. Its transit bus division was sold to Phoenix Motorcars, now PhoenixEV, for just $3.5 million. Volvo acquired Proterra\u2019s battery and powertrain division for approximately $223 million. The charging infrastructure business was sold separately.<\/p>\n<p>The bankruptcy left transit agencies that had invested in Proterra buses in a difficult position. Replacement parts, software updates, and charging infrastructure support, previously handled by a single integrated provider, were suddenly\u00a0fragmented across multiple companies\u00a0or simply unavailable. PhoenixEV inherited the bus platform and manufacturing rights, but the broader service ecosystem had to be rebuilt from scratch.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transit_electrification_under_pressure\"><\/span>Transit electrification under pressure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The partnership arrives at a difficult moment for US transit electrification. The Federal Transit Administration\u2019s Low or No Emission Vehicle Program has allocated $5.6 billion over five years from 2022 to 2026, driving hundreds of agencies to order electric buses. But the transition has\u00a0exposed real operational challenges, including shorter-than-advertised battery range in extreme weather, lengthy charging times that disrupt scheduling, and a thin aftermarket parts supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>California, which leads the country in electric bus adoption, has already delayed some of its zero-emission transit mandates to give the market time to stabilise. Agencies in colder climates have reported range reductions of 30% or more in winter, requiring more buses to cover the same routes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ChargePoints_fleet_play\"><\/span>ChargePoint\u2019s fleet play<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For ChargePoint, the partnership extends a push into fleet and transit charging that complements its larger consumer and commercial business. The company reported full fiscal year 2026 revenue of $411 million and operates more than 1.37 million public and private charging ports worldwide.\u00a0Electric buses represent a growing share of that network, as transit agencies electrify under federal mandates and funding incentives.<\/p>\n<p>CEO Rick Wilmer described transit as \u201ccritical to the broader electrification of transportation\u201d and said the Powers Parts partnership expands ChargePoint\u2019s reach across the transit ecosystem. The deal is a distribution agreement, not a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> breakthrough, but for agencies struggling with the aftermath of Proterra\u2019s collapse, having a single channel for parts, charging, and fleet software is a practical improvement over the current patchwork.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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The deal targets operators struggling with service gaps after Proterra\u2019s 2023 bankruptcy, routing ChargePoint\u2019s platform through Powers Parts\u2019 existing distribution network. 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