| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 30, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001777393 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 30, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-39004 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1747686 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 240 East Hacienda Avenue |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Campbell |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95008 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 841-4500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 |
| Trading Symbol | CHPT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
