PLANO, Texas, Feb. 24,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 2023 Toyota bZ4X battery
electric SUV arrives at dealers later this year, it will come with
more than just stylish looks and emissions-free utility. The
all-new EV will also mark the start of a collaboration between
Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) and EVgo to provide new
bZ4X customers with on-the-go access to DC fast charging stations.
EVgo's high-powered chargers provide EV drivers both flexibility
and convenience to quickly charge at prime locations, such as
frequently visited grocery stores, shopping centers, and central
downtown areas, allowing drivers to travel and charge with minimal
downtime and aligning with their break, shopping, eating, or errand
time.
Customers who purchase or lease a new 2023 Toyota bZ4X will get
one year of unlimited complimentary charging at all EVgo-owned and
operated public charging stations nationwide. Customers will
be able to use the Toyota App on their mobile device to sign up for
this offer, locate EVgo stations and initiate complimentary
charging for their new bZ4X.
"The arrival of our all-electric bZ4X marks an important step in
our commitment towards electrifying 70% of our fleet by 2030. We
want our bZ4X customers to enjoy a high-quality ownership
experience that is as seamless and worry-free as possible," said
Christopher Yang, Vice President, EV
Charging Solutions, Toyota Motor North America. "Collaborating with
EVgo, the nation's largest public fast charging network, will help
provide bZ4X owners with access to a fast, reliable charge where
and when they need it."
With more than 800 DC fast charging locations and thousands of
Level 2 charging stations, EVgo's charging network serves over 68
metropolitan areas across 35 states. The EVgo network is powered by
100% renewable energy.
"EVgo is thrilled to collaborate with Toyota on bringing
accessible and convenient fast charging to new EV drivers with the
bZ4X," said Jonathan Levy, EVgo
Chief Commercial Officer. "Toyota's scale and EVgo's track record
of leadership in clean transportation will help make it easier for
even more drivers to go electric."
When it goes on sale in the spring of 2022, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X
will offer consumers a battery-electric option that combines
Toyota's legendary reputation for quality and reliability with the
performance and practicality they expect in a modern SUV.
"This is just the beginning of Toyota's next-generation battery
electric vehicle products that will join our existing portfolio of
electrified vehicle options and will drive our progress toward
carbon neutrality," said Yang."
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About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the
cultural fabric in North America
for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable,
next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands plus
our 1,800 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 48,000 in North America and has contributed world-class
design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 43 million cars and
trucks at our 13 manufacturing plants. By 2025, the company's
14th plant in North Carolina will
begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified
vehicles. Toyota has more electrified vehicles on the road
than any other automaker, with electrified vehicles comprising more
than a quarter of our 2021 North American sales.
Through its Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
anything is possible. For more information about Toyota,
visit pressroom.toyota.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.
Contacts:
Toyota
Aaron Fowles
469-292-1097
aaron.fowles@toyota.com
EVgo
For Media:
press@evgo.com
For Investors:
Ted Brooks, VP of Investor
Relations
investors@evgo.com
310-954-2943
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