NRG eVgo Network Provides More Choices to Electric Vehicle Drivers in Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland
January 22 2015 - 7:35AM
Business Wire
- 24 fast chargers in the region bring
convenience and provide range confidence
25th expected to be online next week-
NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), now has
24 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the Washington DC,
Maryland and northern Virginia area with a 25th expected to be
operational by the end of the month. These fast chargers have
revolutionized EV charging by empowering EV drivers to charge their
vehicles quickly while they enjoy nearby retail establishments and
restaurants. By building a comprehensive network of home, workplace
and conveniently located high-speed chargers, NRG eVgo is meeting
the needs of current EV drivers, while demonstrating the wealth of
available charging options to future EV owners.
A NRG eVgo Freedom Station includes fast
chargers where EV drivers can charge their electric vehicles in
minutes rather than hours. (Photo: Business Wire)
“NRG eVgo is thrilled to be providing the best comprehensive
charging solutions for EV drivers in northern Virginia, Maryland
and Washington, D.C.,” said Michael Krauthamer, Director of NRG
eVgo’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “eVgo’s Freedom Station® sites, which
combine DC fast charging with Level 2 charging, are the backbone of
our reliable and convenient network designed to give drivers range
confidence and make driving an EV easier than ever. We’re looking
forward to continued expansion in and around the nation’s capital
to support the growing need for cleaner transportation
options.”
The Mid-Atlantic network features a variety of charging
solutions for EV drivers, including powerful fast chargers that can
charge an EV to 80% capacity in a half hour, providing
approximately 40 miles of range in just 15 minutes. Twenty of the
fast chargers are complemented by Level 2 chargers that can charge
EVs from all manufacturers, providing multiple charging solutions
for all EV drivers. Most eVgo chargers are available 24/7 service
and are backed by full-time customer service to ensure
best-in-class service.
For more information on the growth of the eVgo network in
Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.; and to view locations of
local NRG eVgo network stations, 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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