EVgo Continues Network Expansion and Push for “Electric for All” in EV Charging with New Fast Charging Station in Seattle
February 24 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
New King Plaza site in Seattle, Washington
helps promote equitable distribution of public fast chargers and
the state’s goal to reach 1 million EVs on its roads by 2030
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nation’s largest public fast
charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and only platform
powered by 100% renewable electricity, today announced the opening
of a new public fast charging site at King Plaza in Seattle,
Washington. Featuring two 100 kW fast chargers and located at 7101
Martin Luther King Jr. Way South – in one of the most diverse ZIP
codes in the country -- the opening of this station supports EVgo’s
“Electric for All” mission, the equitable distribution of EV
charging infrastructure, and the state of Washington’s broader
sustainability plan.
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New EVgo station at King Plaza in
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The EVgo network features more than 800 public fast charging
locations and upwards of 1,200 Level 2 charging stalls across 68
metropolitan areas in 35 states, including over 35 EVgo sites
across the state of Washington. Since the beginning of 2021, EVgo
has added more than 25 stalls across the state of Washington as
part of its broader network expansion. To execute on the vision of
“Electric for All” and ensure EV infrastructure is located in
convenient and accessible locations for as many people as possible,
EVgo incorporates the EPA’s EJscreen tool, a nationally consistent,
validated third party environmental justice (EJ) database, to
inform site development decisions.
EVgo focuses on building infrastructure to support the growing
adoption of EVs, particularly in dense urban areas where many
drivers may not have access to home charging. Funded in partnership
with Nissan, this station will improve access to EV charging for
the growing Seattle metro area and support the state of
Washington’s broader energy plan, which aims to reach over one
million EVs on its roads by 2030.
“Getting more drivers into EVs requires more public fast
charging infrastructure across the community landscape” said Cathy
Zoi, CEO of EVgo. “EVgo is committed to ‘electric for all’, so we
build stations in easy to access shopping centers and other public
places. This gives confidence to drivers that they can rely on
public charging infrastructure in Washington and beyond.”
“For the City and the region to meet our ambitious, but
necessary, climate goals, we need strong investments in EV
infrastructure. It is critical that we advance these priorities
equitably, ensuring that when new technologies are available that
we prioritize access for all our residents," said Sara Nelson,
Seattle City Council Chair of Economic Development, Technology and
City Light.
“The addition of this new charging site is a major step forward
for our local community as well as the broader state,” said Debra
Smith, General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light. “We look
forward to further third-party investment that enhances access to
public fast charging in our city and building upon the increased
momentum around our region’s energy and sustainability
initiatives.”
“It is vital that, as we tackle the climate crisis, we do so
through the lens of justice and equity. We know that neighborhoods
like Othello have been disproportionately affected by pollution and
climate change. This groundbreaking is an investment in renewable
energy, in a clean future, and in Othello. I’m proud to be here in
support of this,” said Girmay Zahilay, King County
Councilmember.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at King Plaza today,
February 24th, at 3 p.m. PT, and will feature a lineup of local
officials including Sara Nelson, Seattle City Council Chair of
Economic Development, Technology and City Light; Debra Smith,
General Manager and CEO of Seattle City Light; Girmay Zahilay, King
County Councilmember; and Molly Middaugh, Director of Business
Development at EVgo.
For more information around the locations of EV chargers within
the EVgo charging network, visit www.evgo.com.
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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