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EVgo Opens First Tesla Superchargers, Hundreds More Planned
EVgo has launched its inaugural Tesla Supercharger station in Chicago, with hundreds more planned across the US. This station features both NACS and CCS connectors using Magic Dock technology, accommodating both Tesla and non-Tesla EVs. EVgo is also integrating NACS connectors into its broader fast-charging network.
EVgo has inaugurated its first Tesla Supercharger station in Chicago, marking a significant expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States. This station, situated in a grocery store parking lot, features twelve fast-charging stalls that offer both NACS and CCS connectors. Utilizing Magic Dock technology, both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles can charge here without requiring an adapter. Drivers of compatible non-Tesla EVs can initiate a charging session via the Tesla app, while Tesla drivers will see the station integrated into their vehicle's navigation system.
The charging points deliver 325 kW of power, although EVgo's August announcement indicated the Supercharger rollout could reach up to 500 kW. EVgo owns these Superchargers and manages their branding, with Tesla responsible for their operation and maintenance. Initial sites are planned for shopping plazas that include grocery stores.
According to Badar Khan, EVgo's CEO, this initiative doubles the company's addressable market by catering to both Tesla and non-Tesla NACS drivers. This opening represents the first of hundreds of Tesla Supercharger stalls EVgo intends to deploy across the US. Furthermore, EVgo is integrating NACS connectors into its existing fast-charging network, a rollout that commenced in 2025. The company aims to have 500 such stalls nationwide by the end of 2026, separate from the Supercharger installations. Over the next two years, EVgo plans to install at least one NACS connector at every EVgo site built in 2023 or later. A 750 kW charging system is slated for introduction in 2027.
Source: Electrek
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