First EV charging infrastructure company to become member, joining roster of automakers, suppliers, battery manufacturers and AV companies
WASHINGTON, DC – Alliance for Automotive Innovation today announced public fast charging provider EVgo has joined the association – the first EV charging infrastructure company to become a member of the association’s growing roster of automakers, suppliers, battery manufacturers and autonomous vehicle and technology companies.
EVgo – one of the nation’s largest infrastructure providers – operates more than 4,600 fast charging stalls at over 1,100 locations across 47 states.
With consumer demand for public charging skyrocketing in recent years, EVgo plans to expand its network to more than 15,000 stalls across the U.S. by 2029. EVgo’s network meets demand from Americans who drive EVs for personal use or rideshare while also supporting local economies and businesses.
John Bozzella, president and CEO of Alliance for Automotive Innovation, said: “Automakers are deploying cutting-edge technologies and innovative electrified powertrains. It’s an exciting time and key to our global competitiveness. More public EV charging goes hand-in-hand with EV adoption. EVgo is the association’s first charging infrastructure company, and we know this perspective will help drive policies that benefit the full EV charging infrastructure and supply chain.”
Badar Khan, EVgo CEO, said: “EVgo is joining the Alliance for Automotive Innovation at such an important time for the auto industry and the nearly 7 million drivers in the U.S. who have already chosen to drive EVs. Expanding EV charging infrastructure for these and future drivers is essential, and we look forward to working alongside Auto Innovators, automakers, technology leaders and policymakers to advance infrastructure deployments to meet the needs of the auto industry and American drivers who drive electric.”
EVgo has long partnered with leading automakers in the expansion of its infrastructure network.
Today, Americans can choose from more than 100 different EV options across the secondary and new sales markets. Nearly 90 vehicle models have been tested for interoperability at EVgo’s Innovation Lab, where the company is developing its next-generation charging technology.
More than 60 percent of its network is comprised of high-power 350kW chargers, enabling hundreds of miles of charging in minutes.
About Alliance for Automotive Innovation
From the manufacturers producing most vehicles sold in the U.S. to autonomous vehicle innovators to equipment suppliers, battery producers and semiconductor makers – Alliance for Automotive Innovation represents the full auto industry, a sector supporting 10 million American jobs and five percent of the economy. Active in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states, the association is committed to a cleaner, safer and smarter personal transportation future. www.autosinnovate.org
About EVgo
EVgo is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers. With more than 1,100 fast charging stations across 47 states, EVgo strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers, grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its dedicated Innovation Lab, EVgo performs extensive interoperability testing and has ongoing technical collaborations with leading automakers and industry partners to advance the EV charging industry and deliver a seamless charging experience. www.evgo.com