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GM and EVgo to Accelerate Widespread EV Adoption by Adding Fast Chargers Nationwide

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General Motors and EVgo to Accelerate Widespread EV Adoption by Adding Fast Chargers Nationwide
General Motors
July 31, 2020



More than 2,700 new EV charging plugs will triple the size of the nation’s largest public fast charging network

DETROIT and LOS ANGELES – General Motors and EVgo plan to triple the size of the nation’s largest public fast charging network by adding more than 2,700 new fast chargers over the next five years, a move set to help accelerate widespread electric vehicle adoption.

The two companies will add fast charging stations to cities and suburbs, unlocking new EV customer segments and providing increased charging access to drivers who live in multi-unit homes, rent their homes and can’t install chargers, or might not have access to workplace charging.

“We are moving quickly to bring new EVs to market that customers will love,” said Mary Barra, GM Chairman and CEO. “We know how important the charging ecosystem is for drivers, one that includes access to convenient and reliable public fast charging. Our relationship with EVgo will bolster the public fast charging network available to EV customers ahead of increased market demand and reinforce our commitment to an all-electric, zero-emissions future.”

Customers will have access to some of the fastest charging capabilities at the places they regularly frequent, like grocery stores, retail outlets, entertainment centers and other high-traffic locations. With fast charging available where people typically spend 15-30 minutes1, customers can charge their vehicles in the time it takes to run their errands. This approach builds on the success of EVgo’s existing portfolio of more than 800 station locations across the United States, the most of any U.S. public fast charging network.

The new EVgo fast charging stations will be available to customers starting early 2021. Stations will be located in highly visible areas and most will be able to charge at least four vehicles simultaneously. Additionally, stations will feature new charging technology with 100-350-kilowatt capabilities to meet the needs of an increasingly powerful set of EVs coming to market.

In their continued commitment to reaching a zero-emissions future, the new EVgo fast chargers will be powered by 100 percent renewable energy. Both GM and EVgo have made significant investments and commitments to running on renewable energy. Earlier this year, General Motors committed to all U.S. plants running on renewable energy by 2030 and all global plants running on renewable energy by 2040. In 2019, EVgo became the first North American charging company to contract for 100 percent renewable energy to power its chargers.

General Motors and EVgo designed this new endeavor to leverage private investment alongside government grant and utility programs, as building out the necessary charging infrastructure ahead of market demands will require continued public-private partnership.

Both companies will continue working with key stakeholders to leverage new and existing public-private programs to facilitate the acceleration of the EV charging infrastructure needed to support ubiquitous EV adoption.

This EV charging announcement continues GM’s commitment to an all-electric future.
 
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2700, Detroit and Los Angeles? What about the rest of the country? Or is that their primary focus and a smattering of them around the rest of the country? And... in a country the size of America and as rural as a lot of it still is. I'm tending to look at this as self promotional hype and lip service to the drive by's. It's a start yes, but still. We have a long way to go before......:soapbox:.
 
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The charging :frankie: station should have a mobile base, the fabled AI can be in charge :frankie:, when the charge :frankie: is finished the bot can yank the plug and move the derelict vehicle to a parking lot where it's charged :frankie: $5/hour.

Any more questions?
 
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A few months ago (I think) I read that Evgo was going to have all their chargers compatible with Tesla vehicles also. Anyone know if they are planning that with these new chargers also (I would think so, but not sure).

If so that would be great for owners of Tesla vehicles. Now we need Tesla supercharges to be compatible also with other manufactures EVs. I think Telsa is OK with that (judging by Musks comments this week) but I'm sure they would be looking for some kind of royalty or fee (or higher charge rates at the chargers themself).
 
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I’m into my 3rd month with a Bolt. A lot of the comments are accurate from my perspective. My concerns about EVGO chargers are that there are too few, they are too slow and too expensive. The are essentially priced at the same cost as gas would be for the Bolt. I would pay more for a a more convenient and faster charge. GM should place fast chargers at their dealerships like Harley Davidson. At this point the Bolt is great for around town but not for a long trip.
 
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Chargers at their dealerships is a no-brainer. It is mind boggling that GM doesn't do that or require dealerships to do it.
Not only would it be a place owners can charge their cars.....when traveling out of town you KNOW the Chevy dealership in the area you are traveling to will have one....but also what would people do when they are charging their cars up? Most would likely take a walk through the dealer lot and/or showroom and check out your new products.
 
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