EVgo and General Motors Activate Plug and Charge Across EVgo Network
June 27 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
EVgo and GM technical collaboration provides
streamlined charging experience; latest Autocharge technology
available as Plug and Charge on GM brand apps
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nation’s largest public fast
charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), and General Motors
(GM) today announced the availability of Plug and Charge for all GM
EVs* with DC fast-charging capability on the EVgo network.
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Plug and Charge enables EVgo GM customers to start a
fast-charging session in seconds without the need to open a mobile
app or swipe an RFID or credit card, saving EV drivers time and
helping to deliver a seamless and secure charging experience.
GM’s Plug and Charge service utilizes the latest iteration of
EVgo’s Autocharge technology, adding enhanced security features.
The Autocharge technology builds on EVgo’s leadership position in
EV charging innovation and streamlines the customer experience.
“At its core, this latest iteration of the Autocharge technology
is a customer convenience feature that can save drivers time by
simplifying the fast-charging experience while maintaining a high
level of security and protection,” said Ivo Steklac, Chief
Technology Officer at EVgo. “In collaboration with GM, EVgo
continues to implement new technology across multiple hardware and
software platforms to enhance the charging experience.”
This innovative technology will initially be available to all GM
EVs with DC fast-charging capability** at EVgo stations. After a
one-time enrollment, customers will unlock convenient fast charging
on the EVgo network with the charger and car communicating to
securely match the vehicle to the driver’s EVgo and GM brand app
account.
To enroll, GM customers must register their vehicle in the GM
brand app (myChevrolet, myGMC, myCadillac), link their EVgo account
and activate Plug and Charge within their GM brand app.
“We want to be the company that makes the EV experience seamless
and convenient for everyone,” said Hoss Hassani, GM vice president
of EV Ecosystem. “Our collaboration with EVgo on Plug and Charge
complements the work already in place with Ultium Charge 360 and is
a part of our larger effort this year to expand charging
infrastructure, access and education.”
For more information around the locations of fast chargers
within EVgo’s charging network, visit www.evgo.com.
* Customers must have an EVgo account, active OnStar connected
services and the GM brand app (myChevrolet, myGMC, myCadillac)
associated with their vehicle to use the new service. ** CHAdeMO
does not have a unique identifier and therefore cannot use
Autocharge (or plug-and-charge). A certain subset of CCS vehicles
also are unable to take advantage of Autocharge due to vehicle
manufacturer limitations.
About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is the nation’s largest public fast charging
network for electric vehicles. With more than 850 fast charging
locations, EVgo’s owned and operated charging network serves over
60 metropolitan areas across more than 30 states and approximately
375,000 customer accounts. Founded in 2010, EVgo leads the way on
transportation electrification, partnering with automakers; fleet
and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as hotels, shopping
centers, gas stations and parking lot operators; and other
stakeholders to deploy advanced charging technology to expand
network availability and make it easier for drivers across the U.S.
to enjoy the benefits of driving an EV. As a charging technology
first mover, EVgo works closely with business and government
leaders to accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs by providing a
reliable and convenient charging experience close to where drivers
live, work and play, whether for a daily commute or a commercial
fleet.
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