EVgo Is Supercharging Its Network With 750 kW EV Chargers

EVgo, one of the largest public electric vehicle charging networks in the United States, is developing next-generation fast chargers capable of delivering up to 750 kilowatts of power.

What Happened

The company is currently designing, developing, and testing the new hardware at its Innovation Lab in El Segundo, California. The new system represents a significant upgrade from EVgo’s current maximum output of 350 kW. Key features of the upcoming chargers include a touchless payment interface that allows drivers to pay without downloading a smartphone app, and dynamic power sharing technology. This technology ensures that each connected EV receives the maximum power it can handle; for example, if a high-capacity vehicle and a lower-capacity vehicle share a stall, the power is allocated appropriately to both. Additionally, EVgo plans to boost the deployment of NACS ports at these new stations to expand its addressable market.

Why It Matters

According to EVgo, the new 750 kW system is expected to enable 10-minute charging sessions for the fastest-charging vehicles available in the country. While there are currently no EVs sold in the United States that can accept 750 kW, the move positions EVgo to serve electric trucks and future high-performance vehicles that require massive amounts of power for rapid replenishment. This development aligns with a broader industry shift toward ultra-fast charging capabilities, even as the U.S. market lags behind other developed nations in certain electrification metrics. The introduction of NACS ports is particularly significant as it aims to double EVgo's addressable market in the near future.

The Bottom Line

EVgo operates nearly 2,000 DC fast charging stations with over 5,300 ports across the U.S. The final design of the 750 kW system will be unveiled next year, with the first deployments expected to go online at that time.