Increased access to fastchargingstations remains a crucial component in the wide adoption of electric vehicles in the United States. Last year, just about every major auto manufacturer signed on to adopt theTeslacharging plug, now known as (North American Charging Standard), in their vehicles going forward. GM signed on to a partnership last summer that would grant its electric models access to Tesla’s sprawling Supercharger network, and now, just over one year later, that hasbecome a reality.
GM and EVgo are about to make EV charging more accessible than ever
Each station will include up to 20 charging stalls.
GM drivers can now access 17,800 Tesla Superchargers nationwide
The automaker is selling $225 NACS adapters
GM has announced open access to over17,800Superchargers across the country. Drivers can now order the GM-approved NACS adapter, which is being sold for$225, right from the company’s companion app for use at participating Supercharger locations. You can use the same app to locate available Tesla Superchargers, review the status of a station, as well as initiate and pay for a charging session. This expansion makes long-distance driving, which can often present challenges for auto brands without their own charging infrastructure, more feasible. Tesla established such a dominant lead for so many years in its fast charging network, that opening it up to other manufacturers at a certain point seemed inevitable.
This expansion makes long-distance driving, which can often present challenges for auto brands without their own charging infrastructure, more feasible.
The addition of the Supercharging network adds to the expansive charging infrastructure available to GM electric vehicles. Drivers of GM electrics will now have access to more than 231,800 public Level 2 and DC fast chargers throughout the US and Canada. Vice president of GM energy Wade Sheffer underscored the companies focus on expanding access to charging, saying “GM’s ongoing efforts to help accelerate the expansion of public charging infrastructure is an integral part of our commitment to an all-electric future,” adding “enabling access to even more publicly available fast chargers represents yet another way GM is focused on further improving the customer experience and making the transition to electric more seamless.”
