NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- EVgo,
the nation's largest network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast
charging stations, and Simon Property Group, a global retail real
estate company, today announced that they have officially opened
EVgo's 900th fast charger in the United States, at Opry Mills® in
Nashville, Tennessee.
The completed station at 433 Opry Mills Drive includes two (2)
480V Fast Chargers manufactured by BTC Power. Each one can
deliver a 50 kilowatt charge at the same time, which provides 80%
State of Charge in 30 minutes, or about 150 miles of range per
hour.
"Our commitment to building a great experience for EV drivers is
on full display at Opry Mills®," said Terry
O'Day, Vice President, Product Strategy and Market
Development at EVgo. "EVgo's 900th fast charger location
offers exceptional retail shopping and dining to give drivers
options while they utilize the fastest public chargers on the
market. It is also an important milestone for EVgo
demonstrating rapid growth. By providing better service at
faster speeds in more great places, EVgo is opening new markets for
electric cars."
"As Simon's growing network of state-of-the-art electric vehicle
charging stations expands in the U.S., it continues to illustrate
our commitment to delivering a more sustainable shopping experience
that is also convenient for our guests," said Mona Benisi, Senior
Director of Sustainability at Simon. "Adding car charging
stations underscores the many opportunities we have as a company to
incorporate sustainable practices into our day-to-day
operations."
EVgo provides the best customer experience in EV charging,
supporting all public charging standards with the fastest-available
public charging. By owning and operating its stations, EVgo
is able to meet the high standards of partners like Simon Property
Group.
- On an average week EVgo charges up to 380,000 miles and
saves 15,500 gallons of gasoline from being used.
- A single EVgo charger can charge 48 cars in a 24-hour
period, if each vehicle is plugged in for 30 minutes, which
provides up to 80% charge in most EVs on the road today.
- EVgo offers exemplary service by owning and operating its
own charging stations, something competitors can't offer.
- EVgo utilizes a variety of flexible charging solutions
including pay-as-you-go, low-cost membership charging plans and
unlimited charging plans for customers of partner OEMs, including
BMW, Nissan and Ford.
EVgo offers dual chargers that cover all EVs, utilizing both
CHAdeMO and CCS standards. EVgo's DC Fast chargers provide
approximately 150 miles of range per hour at a charging rate of
50kW. In comparison to other EV charging options, such as wall
outlets and Level 2, DC Fast is one of the fastest charging methods
available today. Standard wall outlets charge at 120 volts and
provide drivers with just six miles of range per hour. Level 2
chargers, or J1772, give drivers 12-24 miles of range per hour at
240 volts, making DC Fast charging multitudes faster and more
convenient for drivers looking to extend the range of their EV.
EVgo now operates 900 fast chargers in over 600 locations
nationwide, covering the metropolitan areas where 90% of new
electric cars are sold.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership,
management and development and an S&P100 company (Simon
Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our industry-leading retail
properties and investments across North
America, Europe and
Asia provide shopping experiences
for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual
retail sales. To view Simon's Sustainability Report, visit
simon.com.
About EVgo
EVgo leads America's electric vehicle
revolution. Our mission: Build the nation's largest EV charging
network while improving the planet and boosting the economy. We put
the right chargers in the right places. Together we unite the EV
movement for all, making it unstoppable. EVgo provides access to
hundreds of public charging sites across the United States. To find out more, or to
join the EVgo network, visit www.evgo.com. Connect with EVgo on
Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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SOURCE Simon Property Group, Inc.