New release brings Black Hills Energy’s ChargePoint Home Flex into EV garages

Black Hills Energy is now offering the ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger to its residential customers, positioning the smart wallbox as a turnkey upgrade for faster at-home EV charging with potential utility rebates in selected service areas.

Edited by ad hoc news New Releases & Launches Desk. Reviewed before publication on 06/16/2026 at 10:40 AM ET. Details in the imprint.

Black Hills Energy is expanding its home charging offering for electric-vehicle drivers by promoting the ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger as a preferred option for residential customers in its service territories. The wall-mounted unit, marketed through the utility’s energy-efficiency and EV programs, delivers up to 50-amp charging for faster overnight top-ups compared with a standard household outlet.

What the ChargePoint Home Flex does for Black Hills customers

The ChargePoint Home Flex is a Wi-Fi-connected Level 2 charger that can deliver up to 37 miles of range per hour, depending on the EV model, when configured at its maximum 50-amp output, according to the manufacturer’s specifications on the official product page. The compact unit is designed for hardwired or plug-in installation on a 240-volt circuit and supports adjustable current settings from 16 to 50 amps, allowing electricians to match the charger to existing household electrical capacity. With a NEMA 3R rating, the enclosure is suitable for indoor garage walls as well as outdoor mounting in driveways or carports, giving homeowners flexibility in where they park and charge.

For drivers in Black Hills Energy’s footprint, the Home Flex fits into a strategy of encouraging faster at-home charging and shifting load to off-peak hours through time-of-use rates and education. The company’s EV information pages describe Level 2 chargers as a practical step up from standard 120-volt outlets, cutting charge times significantly for modern battery packs and supporting daily commuting needs without frequent public fast-charging stops on the Black Hills Energy EV overview. Depending on the specific state program and timing, residential customers may be able to pair a Home Flex purchase with utility or state rebates aimed at reducing upfront hardware and installation costs, though the exact incentives vary by jurisdiction and are subject to funding caps.

Beyond raw power, the ChargePoint Home Flex integrates with the ChargePoint mobile app, which lets users schedule charge sessions, set reminders and track energy usage over time on a per-vehicle basis. Smart scheduling features allow customers to program charging to begin during lower-cost overnight periods where time-of-use tariffs are available, potentially reducing the effective cost per kilowatt-hour compared with daytime charging. The unit uses a standard SAE J1772 connector compatible with most battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in North America, and Tesla drivers can connect via the commonly used adapter that is included with many of the brand’s vehicles or via newer NACS-compatible solutions.

Installation typically requires a licensed electrician to add or repurpose a 240-volt circuit in the home’s electrical panel, particularly if the homeowner wants to use the higher current settings. For many garages, a 40-amp breaker setting will be sufficient to support overnight charging for a typical 60 to 80 kWh battery, while the full 50-amp capability can be attractive to owners of larger-battery SUVs and pickups looking to reduce charge times further. Black Hills Energy uses its EV outreach to remind customers that careful load calculation is important to avoid overloading older panels, and some households may choose to combine a panel upgrade with the charger installation if they plan for additional electric appliances or future EVs.

From a portfolio perspective, promoting the ChargePoint Home Flex helps Black Hills Energy position itself as a facilitator of residential electrification while driving incremental electricity demand from transportation. The utility has been communicating around EV readiness and infrastructure planning in regulatory filings and presentations to support long-term load forecasts, which now increasingly include the impact of passenger EV adoption in its service states as outlined in a recent investor presentation. Shares of Black Hills Corporation (ISIN US0921131067) traded on the NYSE at $71.68 on 06/16/2026.

ChargePoint Home Flex with Black Hills Energy in brief

• Product: ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger (promoted by Black Hills Energy)
• Manufacturer: ChargePoint, Inc.; utility partner Black Hills Corporation
• Category: New Release/Launch - residential EV charging hardware
• Launch date: ChargePoint Home Flex introduced in the U.S. in 2019; currently offered within Black Hills Energy EV programs
• MSRP / Price: Commonly listed around $599 in the U.S., with promotional pricing or incentives possible via utilities or state programs
• Availability: Widely sold through ChargePoint’s website, major online retailers and electrical installers; offered as a recommended solution for Black Hills Energy customers in participating states
• Target audience: Residential EV and plug-in hybrid drivers seeking faster, managed home charging
• Key differentiator / USP: Up to 50-amp adjustable Level 2 charging with app-based smart scheduling and energy tracking, positioned to work with utility rate structures and potential rebates

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