EVgo starts building Tesla Superchargers under license
EVgo has started deploying Tesla V4 Superchargers at select U.S. locations, integrating them into Tesla’s navigation system and supporting both NACS and CCS1 plugs.
- EVgo is installing Tesla V4 Superchargers under a licensing agreement, integrating them into Tesla’s navigation system.
- The chargers support both NACS and CCS1 plugs, improving compatibility with non-Tesla EVs.
- First installations are rolling out in select U.S. states, with plans to expand across EVgo’s existing network.
- The move aligns with federal funding programs and aims to address fast-charging infrastructure gaps.
EVgo, a major U.S. electric vehicle charging network, has begun installing Tesla V4 Superchargers under a licensing agreement with Tesla. These chargers will appear in Tesla’s navigation app, providing drivers with real-time availability and routing. The V4 units support both Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) and the widely used Combined Charging System (CCS1) plugs, ensuring broader compatibility with non-Tesla EVs. The first installations are expected in select states, with plans to expand across EVgo’s existing network of over 2,000 charging stations.
The move follows Tesla’s 2023 decision to open its Supercharger technology to other automakers, a shift aimed at accelerating the adoption of fast-charging infrastructure in the U.S. By integrating Tesla’s technology, EVgo aims to address one of the biggest barriers to EV adoption: reliable and accessible fast charging. The partnership also aligns with the Biden administration’s $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which funds the deployment of EV charging stations nationwide.
Industry analysts see this as a significant step toward standardizing fast-charging infrastructure, reducing fragmentation in the market. For EV owners, the addition of Tesla-compatible chargers could mean shorter wait times and more predictable charging experiences, particularly in regions where Tesla’s Supercharger network is already well-established.
Opportunities to integrate Tesla’s Supercharger API and navigation features into third-party EV charging apps.
EV charging networks can leverage Tesla’s technology to expand service offerings and attract more customers.
Potential growth in EV infrastructure investments as standardization reduces market fragmentation.
More reliable and accessible fast-charging options for EV owners across the U.S.
- NACS
- North American Charging Standard, Tesla’s proprietary plug design now adopted by other automakers.
- CCS1
- Combined Charging System, a widely used plug standard for electric vehicles in North America.
- NEVI
- National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, a U.S. federal initiative funding EV charging infrastructure.
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