LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EVgo, the
nation's largest public fast charging network for electric vehicles
(EVs) and only platform powered by 100% renewable electricity,
announced the Nissan Energy Perks by EVgo program has reached 6,000
members. The program is part of an EVgo and Nissan partnership to
promote and build fast charging stations across the country,
furthering EVgo's leadership position, geographic footprint, and
vehicle reach. Launched at the end of 2019, this program provides
$250 of charging credit for new
Nissan LEAF and LEAF PLUS drivers in eligible markets.
EVgo's Nissan Energy Perks, part of a partnership to promote and
build fast charging stations, has reached 6,000 members
EVgo and Nissan are partnering to add 200 direct-current fast
chargers (DCFC) to the EVgo network, further extending the
size of the nation's largest public fast charging network from
its current 800 locations in more than 67 metropolitan areas
across 34 states and a base of more than 220,000 customers. This
network expansion includes the development of new locations
spanning Atlanta, Baltimore, Denver, New
Brunswick, Sacramento,
Seattle, Philadelphia, and
along the I-95 corridor on the East Coast. The $250 Nissan Energy Perks charging credit
introduces Nissan EV drivers, many of which are first-time EV
drivers, to the ease of fast charging, combined with the
convenience of charging while they shop at one of EVgo's many
conveniently located stations across the nation.
"For the last seven years, Nissan and EVgo have been working
together to make it easier for U.S. drivers to go electric. The
Nissan LEAF is an iconic vehicle and one of the world's
best-selling electric cars," said EVgo Chief Commercial Officer
Jonathan Levy. "We are proud to
reach this enrollment milestone, which evidences the ongoing
momentum of EV adoption and the expanding presence of EVgo. We look
forward to making it even easier for new Nissan EV drivers to
conveniently and reliably charge their cars on the go."
"The Nissan Energy Perks program empowers Nissan LEAF drivers
with the confidence that comes with access to the nation's largest
fast charging network," said Aditya Jairaj, director of EV sales
and marketing, Nissan Americas. "We're excited that 6,000 new EV
drivers have embraced the LEAF and this program, and expect further
adoption as the number of EV drivers continues to grow across the
U.S. Nissan will continue to work closely with EVgo to make it even
easier for drivers to go electric."
About EVgo
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 in
more than 67 metropolitan areas across 34 states, EVgo owns and
operates the greatest number of public fast charging locations in
the U.S. and serves more than 220,000 customers. 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
all U.S. drivers to take advantage of 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. EVgo is owned by LS Power, a
New York-headquartered
development, investment and operating company focused on leading
edge solutions for the North American power and energy
infrastructure sector. On January 22,
2021, EVgo announced that it entered into a definitive
business combination agreement with Climate Change Crisis Real
Impact I Acquisition Corporation ("CRIS") (NYSE: CLII). For
more information, visit evgo.com and lspower.com.
About LS Power
LS Power is a development, investment and operating company
focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure
sector. Since its inception in 1990, LS Power has developed,
constructed, managed or acquired more than 45,000 MW of power
generation, including utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, natural
gas-fired and battery energy storage projects, and has developed
more than 660 miles of high voltage electric transmission.
Additionally, LS Power actively invests in businesses focused on
renewable energy and renewable fuels, as well as distributed energy
resource platforms, such as CPower Energy Management and EVgo.
Across its efforts, LS Power has raised in excess of $46 billion in debt and equity capital to support
North American infrastructure. For more information, please visit
www.lspower.com.
Contacts:
EVgo
For Investors:
EVgoIR@icrinc.com
For Media:
EVgoPR@icrinc.com
LS Power
Steven Arabia
Director, Government Affairs & Media Relations
sarabia@lspower.com
609-212-3857
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