- At least 25 locations offering 100 fast charging stalls by
end of year; approximately 200 locations targeted by end of
2024
- Pilot and Flying J travel centers feature 24/7
amenities, including 350kW chargers, onsite staff monitoring and
more
- Network designed to improve range confidence and enable
nationwide EV road travel
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 5, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors
(NYSE: GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) today announced the opening
of the first 17 locations of their previously announced national
electric vehicle fast charging network. Now available in 13 states,
the network features an elevated charging experience, providing EV
travelers access to the same amenities offered at existing Pilot
and Flying J travel center locations.
"EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to
have more charging locations along America's most traveled
corridors. These new charging locations and the many more to come,
will be critical for improving range confidence," said Adam Wright, Pilot Travel Centers LLC chief
executive officer. "As interest in EVs continues to grow, we
believe our network can be a catalyst to getting more EV drivers on
the road."
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, GM, and EVgo, along with multiple
public agencies and utilities, have worked together to grow the
nation's public fast charging infrastructure, creating a model for
how public-private collaboration can make measurable progress in
accelerating broader access to EV charging. The three industry
leaders have worked to provide current and future EV drivers with a
thoughtful, practical and accessible charging experience for long
distance travel.
Many locations throughout the network offer a variety of 24/7
amenities, products and services, including:
- Multiple fast charging stalls at each site, with chargers
capable of delivering up to 350kW.
- Canopies to help protect drivers from the elements during
charging.
- Pull-through charging stalls to accommodate EV
towing.
- Centrally located chargers in well-lit areas, monitored
around-the-clock by onsite staff.
- Access to restrooms, food and beverage options, and
free Wi-Fi.
- Plug and Charge compatibility for a streamlined charging
experience.
A seamless digital user experience has also been built into this
network — EV travelers will be able to easily find available
charging locations via GM's vehicle brand apps, Pilot's myRewards
Plus app, the EVgo app, PlugShare and other applications designed
for EV drivers.* Beginning in spring 2024, GM and Pilot Travel
Centers LLC will introduce exclusive benefits for GM drivers,
including the ability to reserve a charger, and discounts on
charging. All EV travelers can also save at Pilot and Flying J
locations with regular deals on food, beverages and merchandise
available in the myRewards Plus app.*
"As GM continues to advance its vision of an all-electric
future, we're collaborating broadly to accelerate access to
convenient charging at home and on the go, offering additional
confidence to prospective single vehicle customers considering an
EV," said Wade Sheffer, vice
president of GM Energy. "This new network will provide EV drivers
with a quality charging experience and greater peace of mind during
road trips."
By the end of 2023, it is expected that at least 25 Pilot and
Flying J travel centers will feature EV fast charging, with
approximately 200 locations targeted by the end of 2024. In total,
the network will include up to 2,000 high-power fast charging
stalls at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers across the
U.S., connecting urban and rural communities. Expansion sites for
this network have been strategically selected for continued
electrification of highly traveled corridors in every corner of the
nation.
"EVgo is committed to delivering a convenient, reliable, and
customer-centric charging experience," said Dennis Kish, EVgo chief operating officer. "With
robust amenities, optimal corridor locations, high-power charging
and more, our collaboration with GM and Pilot Company puts drivers
first and boosts range confidence for every EV traveler on the
road."
To learn about available locations, amenities and more, visit
pilotflyingj.com/ev-charging.https://www.pilotflyingj.com/ev-charging
*Data rates may apply. Other terms, conditions and
restrictions may apply.
About Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Pilot Travel Centers
LLC keeps North America's drivers
moving as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on
to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in
Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Travel
Centers LLC is a majority owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway
and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest
network of travel centers, Pilot Travel Centers LLC has more than
870 Pilot, Flying J and One9 locations in 44 states and six
Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.3 million guests per
day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot Travel Centers
LLC offers trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit,
factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates the third
largest fuel tanker fleet in North
America and supplies approximately 14 billion gallons of
fuel per year. Pilot Travel Centers LLC is committed to shaping the
future of energy as the largest provider of biodiesel and renewable
fuels and through the development of a coast-to-coast EV charging
network and low carbon fueling alternatives. For additional
information about Pilot Travel Centers LLC, visit
pilotflyingj.com.
About General Motors
General Motors (NYSE: GM) is a
global company focused on advancing an all-electric future that is
inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is
the Ultium battery platform, which powers everything from
mass-market to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its
subsidiaries and its joint venture entities sell vehicles under
the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands.
More information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and
security services, can be found at https://www.gm.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. EVgo is one of the nation's largest public fast
charging providers, with over 950 fast charging locations across
more than 35 states, 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.
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ability to timely fund and introduce new and improved vehicle
models; (3) our ability to profitably deliver a broad portfolio of
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various regulatory approvals and permits required for operating
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inflationary pressures, persistently high prices, uncertain
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