Expanded NRG eVgo Network Takes Electric Vehicle Drivers Further Than Ever Before
January 22 2015 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), continues
to make life easier for electric vehicle (EV) drivers on a national
scale, with its ambitious expansion of the largest Fast Charger
network in the nation. With NRG eVgo’s Fast Charger network,
drivers have better access to more charging choices, enabling them
to charge their EV models, from sleek sport cars to zippy sedans,
three to six times faster than traditional chargers.
eVgo fast charging allows electric
vehicle drivers to charge their vehicles in the time it takes to
visit a nearby retail establishment or restaurant. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Stretching from California’s sunny coast to the busy roads of
Washington, D.C. and beyond, NRG eVgo is in ten national markets
and will be in more than 25 markets over the next two years. eVgo
makes it easier than ever for EV drivers to access a network of
reliable, user-friendly charging solutions located at homes, work
and convenient retail locations. The eVgo network can charge all of
the more than 300,000 EVs on the road from 13 auto manufacturers.
The network includes powerful fast chargers that approach the speed
of traditional gas pumps providing approximately 40 miles of range
in just 15 minutes of charging. Drivers can easily locate charging
station locations with an interactive map on the eVgo website and
most active eVgo stations feature 24/7 customer service.
“NRG’s strategic expansion of our eVgo network integrates a
family of in-home and away-from-home chargers to meet the needs of
consumers who drive a variety of electric vehicles. The continued
growth of the eVgo network provides range confidence to electric
vehicle drivers and the growing number of consumers who are ready
to embrace the EV movement and take a fresh look at their personal
transportation,” said Arun Banskota, president of NRG eVgo. “We are
meeting the daily fueling demands of EV drivers in some of the
country’s largest markets, and we look forward to providing these
services nationally, in partnership with auto manufacturers and
dealers, retail partners and work places.”
eVgo’s groundbreaking agreements with Nissan across the nation
and BMW in California provide new EV drivers with paid
subscriptions when they buy their EVs.
Last year demonstrated a significant 20-fold increase in
customers throughout the network. As it enters 2015, NRG eVgo is
aggressively working to meet the needs and growth patterns of each
region it serves with superior customer service. In particular:
- California – One of the
country’s earliest adopters of electric vehicles, the Golden State
has more than 120 Fast Chargers, the highest number of Fast
Chargers amongst all providers in California.
- Chicago – In the heart of the
Midwest, eVgo is hard at work restoring existing Fast Charger
stations, positioning itself for network expansion and making it
truly comprehensive. There are 26 chargers in the Chicago area, and
the company is adding more.
- Texas –The Lone Star State has
nearly 50 eVgo charging stations online in the North Texas and
greater Houston areas, continuing to meet customer demand in the
two largest EV markets in Texas.
- Atlanta – Atlanta is one of the
fastest growing metropolitan markets for EV sales, and eVgo is
helping and simplifying consumers and businesses use of electric
vehicles. Atlanta already has 12 Fast charging stations, and we
have plans to add many more.
- Mid-Atlantic Region – eVgo
chargers can be found in major metropolitan areas covering portions
of Washington D.C. Virginia, and Maryland. This area currently has
24 active eVgo stations with another one expected to be online by
the end of the month.
The NRG eVgo national network is continuing to expand, including
its first five stations in Tennessee, and will more than double the
number of markets it serves in 2015 and 2016. Future expansion of
the network will allow EVs to confidently drive along major
corridors, including San Diego to Seattle, and Miami to Boston.
For more information on the growth of the eVgo network, visit
www.nrgevgo.com.
ABOUT NRG eVgo
The NRG eVgoSM network gives electric vehicle (EV) owners new
freedom and range confidence via home and workplace charging docks,
plus a network of fast charging stations conveniently located at
retailers along major transportation corridors within eVgo cities.
Service plans offered by eVgo can provide EV owners a home or
workplace charger and use of eVgo’s Freedom Station® sites and
other public charging stations. eVgo is a subsidiary of NRG Energy,
Inc., a Fortune 250 company at the forefront of changing how people
think about, buy and use energy. Through eVgo, NRG will provide
access to hundreds of public charging sites across the United
States. To find out more, or to join the eVgo network, visit
www.nrgeVgo.com. Connect with eVgo on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter @nrgeVgo.
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