PlugShare Platform Reaches 2 Million Registered Users Worldwide
January 13 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Leading online EV charging community achieves
over 100% YOY increase in registrations in 2021, in addition to
crossing 1 million annual downloads for the year
PlugShare, the world’s leading EV community and a part of the
EVgo Inc. (Nasdaq: EVGO) family since mid-2021, today announced
that its platform has reached over two million registered users
globally. This triple-digit growth in user registrations comes on
the heels of the platform surpassing over one million new app
downloads over the course of 2021, further solidifying PlugShare’s
position as the leading platform used by EV drivers for locating
and selecting public chargers.
“PlugShare was pioneered by a group of software entrepreneurs
whose vision was to simplify the charging experience for EV
drivers. And it’s clearly working,” said Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo.
“With 2 million registered users contributing reviews, pictures,
and more, it’s no wonder that the app continues to be the go-to
platform for EV drivers around the world as EV adoption skyrockets.
We’re thrilled with PlugShare’s recent milestones and look forward
to celebrating many more ahead as EV momentum continues to
build.”
PlugShare is designed to be an interactive resource for EV
drivers, providing them with information about available charging
stations nearby or on planned trip routes, as well as offering a
platform for sharing their feedback on stations, pictures,
check-ins, and more. While anyone can download the PlugShare app
for up-to-date charging station information across networks
worldwide, only registered users can leave reviews of their
charging experience, let other drivers know how long they plan to
use a specific charging station, and communicate and share tips
with other EV drivers to improve the charging experience. The
growth and momentum of the PlugShare community continually enhances
the accuracy of the PlugShare map and informs charger PlugScores –
or numerical ratings that reflect the recent charging experiences
of users. In 2021, PlugShare drivers provided over 1.3 million
ratings of their charging experiences.
Registered PlugShare users can also take advantage of other
interactive features in the app or on PlugShare.com, including the
trip planner – an interactive and customizable tool that helps EV
drivers better plan for trips by identifying relevant charging
stations within charging networks, hotels, restaurants, rest areas,
and more along their preferred route – and user messaging features,
as well as submit comments, upload photos and leave reviews for
specific stations. Registered users can also utilize Pay with
PlugShare, a feature that enables drivers to pay for and activate
public charging stations directly from the app on their mobile
devices.
“From the early days with less than 5,000 EVs on the road,
PlugShare has constantly been focused on connecting the EV
community to make it easier for drivers,” said Nick Wild,
co-founder and President of PlugShare. “PlugShare surpassing 2
million registered users speaks volumes about how far the EV
revolution has come. Our platform will continue to scale to support
the continued exponential growth of EV adoption as PlugShare is
poised to deliver even more exciting new features for both first
adopters and new EV drivers around the world.”
For more information and to find the location of EV chargers
within the EVgo charging network, visit www.evgo.com and
www.plugshare.com.
About PlugShare Based in El Segundo CA, PlugShare
maintains the most comprehensive census of EV infrastructure in the
world. They make the PlugShare app for iOS, Android, and the web,
the most popular EV driver app globally, PlugShare also provides
sophisticated data tools, reports, custom consulting and
comprehensive research on EVs for automakers, utilities, charging
networks, government and the rest of the EV industry. It operates
the world's largest EV driver survey research panel, PlugInsights,
now with over 72,000 members.
About EVgo EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is the nation’s largest
public fast charging network for electric vehicles, and the first
to be powered by 100% renewable energy. With more than 800 fast
charging locations, EVgo’s owned and operated charging network
serves over 68 metropolitan areas across 35 states and more than
310,000 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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