From EVwire · Jaan Juurikas · · 1m 10s
EVgo opens first Supercharger site in Chicago
EVgo launches 12-stall Supercharger near Chicago with Tesla's Magic Dock.
In brief
EVgo launches 12-stall Supercharger near Chicago with Tesla's Magic Dock. EVgo opened its first Supercharger site in Chicago with 12 stalls using Tesla's Magic Dock for NACS and CCS connectors. Originally reported by EVwire.
EVgo opens first Supercharger site
EVgo has opened its first Supercharger site with 12 stalls near downtown Chicago.
Location and connectors
The site is at Riverside Square & River's Edge, 3145 South Ashland Ave, Chicago with NACS and CCS connectors via Magic Dock.
Power and pricing
Maximum power is 325kW per stall with pricing at $0.25/kWh to $0.35/kWh depending on hours.
Tesla partnership
EVgo and Tesla signed a deal in August for hundreds of Supercharger stalls at Regency properties.
EVgo CEO statement
EVgo CEO Badar Khan said deploying the first Supercharger marks an important milestone for EVgo's customer base and NACS transition.
“Deploying our first EVgo Supercharger marks an important milestone in growing our customer base while supporting the EV industry’s transition to NACS. By serving both Tesla and non-Tesla NACS drivers, we’re doubling EVgo’s addressable market and continuing to meet EV drivers where they are and where they want to charge.”
Navigation integration
The site appears in Tesla's Trip Planner and in-car navigation for drivers using third-party charging.
EVgo's growth plan
EVgo plans to reach 500 NACS stalls nationwide by year-end and has 150+ stalls at Regency centers.
What to remember
EVgo opened its first Supercharger site in Chicago with 12 stalls using Tesla's Magic Dock for NACS and CCS connectors.
