EVgo and General Motors announced a new joint development plan today to install an additional 2,700 new fast chargers over the next five years which would nearly triple the size of EVgo’s existing network around the United States. Most of… Read More ›
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Ford Mustang Mach-E mainstreams the electric crossover SUV
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E deftly checks all the boxes for buyers looking for a modest-sized crossover with solid driving performance, at least 300 miles of range in some configurations, and good efficiency at a reasonable price. It is the first… Read More ›
CCS liquid-cooled charging cable safety issue causes sudden widespread service shutdowns
Electrify America has just announced it is shutting down the large majority of its charging services due to a safety issue related to the liquid-cooled charging cables it uses for 150+ kW CCS charging. Update: the issue has been resolved… Read More ›
EVgo opens first upgraded 200A charging site in San Jose
An existing EVgo site in San Jose has become the first of the charging provider’s locations to upgrade to the new generation of higher-powered DC charging equipment. The original two 50 kW chargers have now been replaced with what the… Read More ›
EVgo’s first 100 kW site is being readied in San Jose
Having just finished bringing up 150 kW and 350 kW chargers at its Baker site in Southern California, EVgo is now in the last stages of upgrading one of its existing charging sites in San Jose to use new 100… Read More ›
EVgo roundup: Baker now fully baked, Tesla adapters, new chargers coming
EVgo’s charging site in Baker, California has now finally enabled its new high-power chargers including one that supports up to 350 kW and three others that support at least 150 kW. The Baker site is a special demonstration project approved… Read More ›
EVgo 350 kW charging site sparks to life on Halloween Eve
For years it seemed but a dream, a shimmering mirage alongside I-15 on the desert floor in the long stretch between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. An electric dream among some desperate EV drivers who dared not continue past the… Read More ›
Bolt EV road trip: San Francisco to Edmonton
Yes, Edmonton. In Alberta, Canada. A distance of about 1,600 miles in four days. Most people would probably fly to a destination that far away but I like to drive. In fact, I had previously driven a Bolt EV (my… Read More ›
Electrify America sets initial prices, adds location map to website
As Electrify America opens its first ultra-fast highway charging location today in Chicopee, Massachusetts, it has announced initial pricing and added an interactive location map to its website. The new map shows 11 additional locations coming soon in the southern… Read More ›
What happened to ROEV?
It was going to be awesome. No more fumbling around to find the right RFID card out of several in your purse or wallet. No need to even sign up for more than one charging provider account at all. You… Read More ›