ChargePoint and General Motors (GM) are partnering to install hundreds of ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across the United States. ChargePoint and GM intend for the locations to be opened and available to the public before the end of 2025.
“The transition to electric mobility continues to be driven by leaders such as General Motors offering innovative EVs and committing to make chargers as ubiquitous as possible,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of Campbell, California-based ChargePoint. “Our collaboration with GM represents a significant investment in the infrastructure to enable fast and easy charging for all. Together, ChargePoint and GM will deliver a seamless fast charging experience via reliable charging hardware managed by our industry leading software platform.”
Branded GM Energy, many applicable locations will be equipped with ChargePoint’s Omni Port system. Omni Port allows vehicles with Combined Charging System or North American Charging System charging ports to charge at any charger, without the need to carry an adapter or dedicate a parking space to a particular connector type. Many of the charging stations planned for the collaboration will feature ultra-fast charging through ChargePoint’s Express Plus platform, which is capable of charging speeds up to 500 kilowatts.
“Continuing to provide customers with better charging options helps to remove barriers to EV adoption and improve the ownership experience,” said said Wade Sheffer, GM Energy vice president. “Today, GM drivers have access to hundreds of thousands of places to charge and we are proud that this collaboration with ChargePoint adds even more reliable, accessible and convenient charging experiences. With ultra-fast charging, Omni Port technology and excellent customers experiences, this collaboration should be another reason why EV drivers and the EV-curious should be excited.”
Through the collaboration, ChargePoint and GM are accelerating the deployment of direct current (DC) fast charging across the U.S. through an incentive program designed to make it easier for third-party charge point operators (CPOs) to own and operate EV charging infrastructure. The companies aim to open these new charging stations rapidly, with the locations deployed by the end of 2025.
Detroit-based General Motors also partnered with EVgo, another EV charging company, in September to deploy 400 fast charging stalls across the country. It also is launching new flagship stations, which will feature up to 20 stalls under a canopy co-branded by the two companies. The first flagship station is slated to open in 2025.
Additionally, ChargePoint and the Colorado Energy Office completed six EV fast charging corridors across Colorado. In total, there are 33 DC fast charging sites across the state at visitor centers and convenience stores such as Kum & Go and 7-Eleven.
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