EVgo Selected as Electric Vehicle Charging Network Provider for Portland, Maine
May 10 2022 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Public-Private Partnership to Bring EVgo’s
Reliable and Convenient Charging Infrastructure to Maine's Largest
City
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO), the nation’s largest public fast
charging network for electric vehicles (EVs) and first powered by
100% renewable electricity, today announced that it was selected as
the City of Portland’s partner to deploy electric vehicle charging
infrastructure on city-owned property. Through the partnership,
EVgo will install eight direct current fast chargers (DCFC) and up
to 44 Level 2 chargers across Portland, Maine.
EVgo is the first North American EV charging network powered by
100% renewable electricity, aligning with Portland’s commitment to
deliver more options for the city fleet and residents to reduce
their carbon emissions. The City of Portland has committed to
reducing emissions 80% by 2050 and shifting to 100% clean energy
for the municipality’s needs by 2040. With roughly 30% of the
carbon emissions in the City of Portland each year coming from the
transportation sector, this partnership to deploy a combination of
fast charging and level 2 charging around the city will be critical
to enabling drivers to go electric and be able to charge their
vehicles around town.
“EVgo is thrilled to be working with the City of Portland, Maine
to bring EV charging solutions to City sites to help locals,
visitors, and the municipal fleet all make the switch to driving
electric," said Colin Murchie, Senior Director of Business
Development at EVgo. “Portland has always been a place that
recognizes the different ways to sail a ship, and a combination of
fast charging and level 2 charging are exactly what’s needed for
Portland’s teachers, city employees, residents and visitors to meet
their needs as they shift to EVs.”
“Portland residents need to feel confident about charging before
they buy an electric vehicle,” said City Sustainability Director
Troy Moon. “That’s why we’re working with EVgo to create charging
hubs in neighborhoods with large numbers of multi-family buildings.
Residents who don’t have access to home charging will be able to
plug in their vehicle close to home and then go about their
business while it charges.”
Once installed, EVgo’s DC fast chargers will offer Portland
drivers access to 100+ kW chargers, capable of charging as much as
80% in 15-45 minutes. * The Level 2 chargers will provide teachers
and city employees with access to workplace charging during school
hours. The chargers in the school parking lots will also be
available for public use during hours that school is not in
session. In addition, Portland drivers will gain all the benefits
of EVgo’s broader industry-leading network across more than 30
states, with its proven reliability, broad geographic reach and
24/7 customer support.
For more information around the locations of fast chargers
within EVgo’s charging network, visit www.evgo.com.
*Actual charging speed depends on vehicle’s charging
capability.
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 850 charging locations, EVgo’s
owned and operated charging network serves over 60 metropolitan
areas across more than 30 states and approximately 340,000 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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