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EVgo bets on NACS as Tesla’s charging port takes over US EVs

EVgo bets on NACS as Tesla’s charging port takes over US EVs

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Photo: EVgo EVgo is betting big on Tesla’s charging standard. After a 2025 pilot that put nearly 100 NACS connectors online across 22 major metro areas, the public fast-charging provider says it plans to scale quickly, with more than 500 NACS connectors expected to be installed by the end of this year at both existing sites and new locations. The push reflects how quickly NACS is becoming the default in North America. EVgo points out that more than 80% of new EVs sold in the region are expected to be NACS-compatible by 2030. By the end of 2026, more than 35 NACS-equipped models are expected to be on US roads. Still, connector counts don’t always translate cleanly to real-world charging availability. What matters most to drivers is whether those connectors are actually delivering power when and where they need it. EVgo says NACS connectors will typically be added in groups of two to four per site, with room to expand as demand grows. The company says it will monitor usage and add more connectors where demand …

EVgo plans 150 fast chargers a year at Kroger stores through 2035

EVgo plans 150 fast chargers a year at Kroger stores through 2035

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Photo: EVgo EVgo plans to build at least 150 DC fast-charging stalls a year through 2035 at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. Expanding a partnership that launched in 2022, select Kroger sites will get up to 16 EVgo fast-charging stalls per location. The idea is simple: make it easy for drivers to charge during a grocery shopping trip, rather than making a separate stop. The first site from the expanded rollout is already live in Salt Lake City, Utah. EVgo says additional locations are planned in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Washington, and other states. Chargers will be installed across a wide range of Kroger Family of Stores banners, including Kroger, Foods Co., Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, and Smith’s Food and Drug. Advertisement – scroll for more content EVgo CEO Badar Khan said, “Adding fast charging to Kroger locations will provide the growing number of EV drivers an essential amenity – the convenience of charging where they shop while empowering drivers with the freedom to choose electric.” Electrek’s Take EVgo’s DC fast charger power …