EVgo Adds Rivian to Autocharge+, Welcoming the R1S and R1T to the Growing List of Eligible Models
August 15 2023 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Rivian drivers can now enroll in the program to
start a fast charge on the EVgo network by simply plugging in, no
extra steps needed
EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the
nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric
vehicles (EVs), today announced that Rivian Automotive’s R1T and
R1S models have joined the list of compatible EVs for Autocharge+,
which allows EV drivers to seamlessly initiate a charging session
by simply plugging in their vehicle to an EVgo fast charger. With
the addition of Rivian, there are now 30 eligible vehicle models
that can be enrolled in Autocharge+, enabling more drivers to take
advantage of a truly streamlined fast charging experience.
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EVgo Autocharge+ enables drivers with compatible EVs to initiate
a charging session in seconds, eliminating the need to open an app,
swipe a credit card or tap an EVgo program card (RFID). Since
launching in September 2022, Autocharge+ has grown increasingly
popular with EV drivers and now accounts for 13% of all charging
sessions on the Company’s nationwide network. By removing separate
identification and payment authorization, this feature helps
streamline the customer experience and bolster charging success
rates.
“As we’ve seen with rideshare, on-demand delivery, contactless
payments and beyond – the more frictionless and dependable an
experience is, the more people will embrace it. EVgo is committed
to delivering reliable and convenient fast charging, and
Autocharge+ offers the seamless customer experience that drivers
expect,” said Ivo Steklac, Chief Technology Officer at EVgo. “We’re
thrilled to welcome Rivian drivers to Autocharge+ and look forward
to expanding the program for even more EV drivers in the
future.”
In addition to the Rivian R1T and R1S, six other new EV models
have joined the Autocharge+ eligibility list over the past year. To
see a full list of eligible models, and for more information about
Autocharge+, visit www.evgo.com/autocharge.
For more information about the EVgo charging network, visit
www.evgo.com.
About EVgo
EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is a leader in charging solutions, building
and operating the infrastructure and tools needed to expedite the
mass adoption of electric vehicles for individual drivers,
rideshare and commercial fleets, and businesses. Since 2019, EVgo
has purchased renewable energy certificates to match the
electricity that powers its network. As one of the nation’s largest
public fast charging networks, EVgo’s owned and operated charging
network includes around 900 fast charging locations, 60
metropolitan areas and 30 states. EVgo continues to add more DC
fast charging locations across the U.S., including stations built
through EVgo eXtend™, its white label service offering. EVgo is
accelerating transportation electrification through partnerships
with automakers, fleet and rideshare operators, retail hosts such
as grocery stores, shopping centers, and gas stations, policy
leaders, and other organizations. With a rapidly growing network,
robust software products and unique service offerings for drivers
and partners including EVgo Optima™, EVgo Inside™, EVgo Rewards™,
and Autocharge+, EVgo enables a world-class charging experience
where drivers live, work, travel and play.
About Rivian
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) exists to create products and services
that help our planet transition to carbon neutral energy and
transportation. Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures
category-defining electric vehicles and accessories and sells them
directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets.
Rivian complements its vehicles with a full suite of proprietary,
value-added services that address the entire lifecycle of the
vehicle and deepen its customer relationships. Learn more about the
company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.
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