Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Changes in the Fair Value of Level 3 Financial Instruments (Details) - Level 3 $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Common stock and preferred stock warrants | Redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liability
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 75,843
Change in fair value included in other income (expense), net	9,237
Reclassification of Legacy ChargePoint preferred stock warrant liability upon the reverse capitalization	66,606
Ending balance	0
Common stock and preferred stock warrants | Private Placement Warrants
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Private placement warrant liability acquired as part of the merger	(127,888)
Change in fair value included in other income (expense), net	46,835
Reclassification of option warrants to stockholders’ equity (deficit) due to exercise	51,771
Ending balance	29,282
Contingent Consideration Liability
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	0
Contingent earnout liability recognized upon the closing of the reverse recapitalization	(828,180)
Change in fair value included in other income (expense), net	84,420
Issuance of earnout shares upon triggering events	501,120
Reclassification of remaining contingent earnout liability upon triggering event	242,640
Ending balance	3,856
Contingent Consideration Liability | ViriCiti
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Contingent earnout liability recognized upon the closing of the reverse recapitalization	$ (3,856)