On Wednesday, General Motors and ChargePoint revealed their plans to install up to 500 DC fast chargers by the end of 2025. The chargers will be provided by ChargePoint under the GM Energy brand. Many of these chargers will feature ChargePoint's Omni Port, enabling electric vehicles with either Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports to charge at the same station without needing an adapter.
GM and ChargePoint are set to offer power rates reaching as high as 500 kW, exceeding the rates of GM's existing collaboration with EVgo. This partnership dates back to 2020 when GM revealed its commitment to support the growth of EVgo's network, which consists solely of fast chargers.
In 2021, GM and EVgo strengthened their partnership by increasing the number of chargers from the initial goal of 2,750 to 3,250 by 2025, focusing on urban areas and supporting electric ride-hailing services. Earlier this year, the two companies revealed plans for 400 chargers in major U.S. cities, set to be operational starting in 2025. These chargers will have a capacity of up to 350 kW and will be designed with a gas-station-like pull-through layout.
In 2022, GM and EVgo started working together to create a coast-to-coast charging network, featuring 350-kw fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J travel centers aimed at road travelers instead of city residents. The first of these locations was launched in late 2023. This new charging collaboration coincides with GM's plans to revamp its battery strategy. Earlier this month, the automaker revealed it would divest its interest in a Michigan battery factory to LG, while also collaborating with the company on prismatic battery cells as a possible substitute for the pouch cells currently used in GM's electric vehicles.
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