EVgo Taps Tesla Superchargers for Mass Charging Expansion
The first site in Illinois features 12 stalls with Magic Dock technology and pricing between $0.25 and $0.35 per kWh.
EVgo has launched its first Tesla Supercharger site in Illinois, initiating a plan to deploy hundreds of stalls across the United States using Tesla’s infrastructure through the Supercharger for Business program.
What Happened
The new station, located at Riverside Square & River’s Edge center near downtown Chicago, consists of 12 stalls positioned beside a grocery store. This site utilizes Tesla’s Magic Dock technology, allowing both NACS and CCS vehicles to charge natively without adapters. Peak power at this location reaches 325 kW, with pricing set between $0.25 and $0.35 per kWh depending on the hour. The stalls are integrated into Tesla’s in-car navigation and Trip Planner, ensuring visibility for Tesla owners.
Why It Matters
This expansion leverages Tesla’s V4 hardware and proven uptime to accelerate EVgo’s network growth while maintaining EVgo’s control over station ownership and pricing. By integrating with Tesla’s navigation tools, EVgo gains immediate access to millions of existing Tesla drivers, potentially doubling its addressable market as NACS adoption increases. The move aligns with significant demand trends, including a nearly 60 percent rise in EV registrations in Illinois over the past two years and more than 700 percent growth in charging demand across EVgo’s network over three years.
The Bottom Line
EVgo’s adoption of Tesla Supercharger hardware offers a lower-risk path to expanding high-power charging availability at everyday retail locations, benefiting both Tesla and non-Tesla drivers with reduced adapter needs and improved network density.
