EVgo and General Motors Unveil First Fast Charging Stations from Landmark EV Charging Infrastructure Collaboration
EVgo, the largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., announced the launch of its first three fast charging stations in collaboration with General Motors (GM). This initiative aims to triple EVgo's network size by deploying over 2,700 fast chargers by 2025. The new stations in Belmont, Hollywood, and Seattle will feature cutting-edge power sharing technology, offering fast charging capabilities of up to 350 kW. EVgo expects approximately 500 stalls from this partnership to be operational by year-end, bolstering consumer confidence in EV adoption.
- Collaboration with GM to expand the charging network.
- Deployment of first three fast charging stations signifies progress.
- Target of 500 operational stalls by year-end enhances market presence.
- Cutting-edge charging technology supports swift EV charging.
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LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EVgo (or "the Company"), the nation's largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and the first powered by
In July 2020, GM and EVgo announced plans to accelerate widespread EV adoption by adding more than 2,700 fast chargers in markets across the country through 2025. EVgo and GM are already delivering on that commitment with the first stations online and available to the public. The new fast charging station locations include four stalls at Carlmont Village Shopping Center in Belmont, California, six stalls at Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood, Florida, and two stalls at Ballard Blocks shopping center in Seattle, Washington.
"GM agrees with the customer need for a robust charging experience that makes the transition to an EV seamless and helps drive mass adoption," said Travis Hester, GM's chief EV officer. "As we launch 30 EVs globally by the end of 2025, this collaboration is expected to help create consumer confidence and excitement about the EV future. These new stations are the first of many to come, as we work together with EVgo to offer EV owners more options for charging."
"The financial support GM is providing to EVgo has accelerated our station deployment plans in 40 metropolitan areas across the US," said EVgo CEO Cathy Zoi. "By year-end EVgo expects to have approximately 500 stalls from the GM/EVgo collaboration live, and we are just getting started."
Partnerships with public and private entities alike are critical to accelerate transportation electrification across the U.S. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District provided funding support for the Carlmont Village station, the Washington Department of Ecology provided funding support for the Ballard Blocks station, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection provided funding support for the Oakwood Plaza station. Additionally, EVgo worked closely with Florida Power and Light, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Seattle City Light to make these stations a reality.
All of these new EVgo sites deploy cutting edge power sharing technology, including fast chargers capable of delivering up to 350 kW. This means that the sites could provide 150 miles of range in [8-12] minutes[1] for new 350kW-capable EV models coming to market. Further, as evidence of GM and EVgo's commitment to accelerating transportation electrification for all drivers, each of the sites has both CCS and CHAdeMO connectors, making it easy to go electric regardless of vehicle model.
The new sites with GM are the latest in a series of announcements showcasing EVgo's momentum, as the company grows its customer base and extends its network footprint. Most recently, EVgo celebrated the opening of fast chargers in Washington, D.C. and Maryland and was also awarded grants to support the development of new fast chargers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
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1 The speed with which an EV can charge and its efficiency are determined by its overall size as well as battery size and charging capabilities of the vehicle itself. Currently there are no EVs on the market that can accept 350kW of power. However OEMs have indicated/announced development of new models with up to 350kW capability will be available in the next few years.
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