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ChargePoint vs Wallbox:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Wallbox had more branded searches than ChargePoint among EV charging platforms worldwide. Wallbox had about 246,000 branded searches, while ChargePoint had 165,000. Wallbox made up 42.1% of all EV charging platform searches we track, and ChargePoint accounted for 28.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about EV charging platforms, ChargePoint appeared in three of the five answers and Wallbox in none.

Among EV charging platforms worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Wallbox, about 49% more searches than ChargePoint

Wallbox 246K searchesChargePoint 165K searches

Who does AI mention more?

ChargePoint, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Wallbox in 0

ChargePoint in 3 of 5Wallbox in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

ChargePoint, the only one of the two named

ChargePoint first in 3Wallbox never named

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Top EV charging platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ChargePoint was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Wallbox did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. ChargePoint1st
  2. AMPECO2nd
  3. Driivz2nd
  4. PlugShare4th
  5. Monta5th
  6. Wallbox–
  7. Zaptec–
  8. Evnex–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • ChargePoint3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • PlugShare2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AMPECO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Driivz2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Monta1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wallbox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zaptec0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Evnex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about EV charging platforms

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which EV charging platform should I use?”

    1. 1PlugShare
    2. 2ChargePoint

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best EV charging platforms?”

    1. 1ChargePoint
    2. 2AMPECO
    3. 3Driivz
    4. 4PlugShare

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best EV charging platform for charge point networks?”

    1. 1Driivz
    2. 2AMPECO
    3. 3ChargePoint
    4. 4Monta

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “ev charging platforms”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “ev charger management”

      Not named in any answer:

      Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

      Is ChargePoint or Wallbox more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for ChargePoint and Wallbox by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight EV charging platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

      ChargePoint and Wallbox among EV charging platforms worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Wallbox, ChargePoint. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthWallboxChargePointMontaPlugShareZaptecEvnexAMPECODriivz
      Oct 202538%31.2%14%9.4%6.3%0.36%0.55%0.3%
      Nov 202533.2%33.2%12.2%10%10%0.58%0.48%0.32%
      Dec 202534.5%34.5%12.7%10.4%6.9%0.4%0.4%0.27%
      Jan 202638.4%31.6%11.6%9.5%7.7%0.46%0.46%0.31%
      Feb 202641.5%27.9%12.5%8.4%8.4%0.5%0.5%0.33%
      Mar 202645.3%30.2%9.1%9.1%5%0.66%0.44%0.24%
      Apr 202647.8%26.2%9.6%9.6%5.3%0.86%0.38%0.21%
      May 202641.9%28.1%12.6%10.3%5.6%0.75%0.41%0.22%
      Jun 202638.1%31.2%11.5%11.5%6.3%0.83%0.45%0.25%
      Jul 202636%36%10.8%10.8%4.9%0.79%0.43%0.23%
      Aug 202637.9%31.1%13.9%9.3%6.2%0.83%0.45%0.24%
      Sep 202642.1%28.2%12.7%8.5%6.9%0.92%0.5%0.22%

      How has the ChargePoint and Wallbox comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • Wallbox was ahead of ChargePoint in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ChargePoint’s share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide moved from 31.2% to 28.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 165K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wallbox’s share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide moved from 38% to 42.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 246K.

      How did search popularity change for EV charging platforms worldwide in September 2026?

      2 changes

      1. In September 2026, Wallbox gained share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide, from 37.9% to 42.1%.

      2. In September 2026, ChargePoint lost share of searches among EV charging platforms worldwide, from 31.1% to 28.2%.

      How are branded searches counted?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ChargePoint’s and Wallbox’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

      ChargePoint

      1 branded search term

      • chargepoint

      Wallbox

      1 branded search term

      • wallbox

      How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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