EVgo buys Tesla Superchargers

EVgo will install hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers at its own charging locations in the US. The charging parks operated under the EVgo brand will then support vehicles with both NACS and CCS connectors and will appear directly in Tesla’s navigation system.

The U.S. charging infrastructure provider EVgo has announced plans to install Tesla’s chargers in its public fast-charging network as part of Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program. Construction is set to begin this fall, with the first locations expected to open in the second half of the year. According to the company, each location will have up to 20 charging points, primarily located at retail stores and restaurants.

The new charging stations will operate under the name “EVgo Superchargers” and be integrated into EVgo’s existing network. While EVgo remains the owner of the charging stations and sets the prices, the V4 Supercharger hardware will be incorporated into Tesla’s ecosystem. The locations will appear in Tesla vehicles’ navigation systems, allowing Tesla’s route planner to automatically direct drivers to the stations operated by EVgo.

This move follows Tesla’s decision last year to make Supercharger technology available to operators of external charging networks. This enables companies to purchase the hardware, operate it under their own brand, and integrate it into their own networks, while still benefiting from the large number of Teslas on the roads as customers.

The V4 Superchargers support charging speeds of up to 500 kW and voltages of 1,000 volts, making them compatible with both current 400-volt electric vehicles and newer 800-volt architectures. They are equipped with Tesla’s “Magic Dock” system, which allows charging vehicles with NACS and CCS connectors without external adapters. Additionally, the stations are said to have longer charging cables introduced with Tesla’s latest hardware generation to accommodate various positions of the vehicle’s charging connectors.

According to EVgo, demand in its own network has risen by more than 700 percent over the past three years. The company expects that by the end of 2026, there will be more than 35 vehicle models available with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in the U.S. — in addition to the more than three million Teslas already sold in the country.

"EVgo makes it easier for electric vehicle drivers to find convenient fast-charging options, and we provide communities across America with additional infrastructure choices to meet the growing demand for public charging facilities," said Badar Khan, CEO of EVgo. He added, "With this expansion, we look forward to welcoming more Tesla and NACS drivers into the EVgo network."

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This article by Carla Westerheide first appeared in our English-language edition electrive.com.