Tesla Now Supplies Equipment to One of Its Largest Charging Competitors
EVgo has opened its first station in Chicago with Tesla equipment. The company plans to install hundreds of such charging points across the U.S.
EVgo has launched the first charging station in its network equipped with Tesla devices. The Chicago complex is designed for 12 charging points and will mark the beginning of a larger expansion across the U.S.
The station supports vehicles with NACS and CCS connectors thanks to the Magic Dock adapter. Tesla also allows commercial clients to purchase and install its V4 charging cabinets, which can deliver power of up to 500 kW.
The first EVgo stations with Tesla equipment will appear at grocery stores and shopping centers operated by Regency Centers. The companies already have a partnership, under which EVgo planned to expand its charging network. The charging points will be displayed in Tesla vehicle navigation if the third-party charging option is enabled in the settings.
EVgo aims to increase the number of stations with NACS connectors to 500 nationwide, excluding the Supercharger network. Within two years, the company intends to equip all its stations built after 2023 with at least one such connector.
EVgo CEO Badar Khan called the launch a significant milestone for attracting new customers and transitioning the electric vehicle market to the NACS standard. According to the company, Tesla claims its charging devices are available 99% of the time.
