EVgo starts building Tesla Superchargers under license
Summary
EVgo will start installing Tesla Superchargers built under license on its US network later this fall. These new chargers will support both Tesla’s NACS plug and the common CCS1 plug, allowing Tesla and other electric vehicle drivers to use them.Key Facts
- Tesla began allowing non-Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) to use its Supercharger network starting in 2023.
- EVgo will deploy Tesla V4 Superchargers that can deliver up to 500 kW of power and operate at up to 1,000 volts.
- The chargers will support both Tesla’s NACS plug and the widely used CCS1 plug.
- EVgo-owned chargers will appear in both Tesla’s in-car navigation app and the EVgo app.
- Non-Tesla drivers can charge using the Tesla app, and cables will be long enough to reach various charge port locations.
- EVgo will manage site relations, utility connections, and pricing for these chargers.
- Tesla benefits financially from licensing its Supercharger design, which helps offset costs as it lowers car prices and invests in technology.
- EVgo also plans to deploy its own next-generation DC fast chargers by the end of the year.
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