USA: EVgo fast-tracks NACS rollout with hundreds of connectors planned

EVgo has begun scaling up its deployment of NACS connectors following a 2025 pilot phase. Nearly 100 stalls are already live across major US cities, with more than 500 NACS connectors planned by the end of 2026 to meet rising demand from NACS-equipped EVs.

In 2026, EVgo plans to expand NACS availability in markets with rising penetration of NACS-equipped vehicles, including Austin, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and San Francisco. By the end of that year, the company expects to offer NACS charging in more than 25 US states. Most charging sites will initially be equipped with two to four NACS connectors, with scope to add further stalls as usage increases.

The company stated that NACS connectors will be deployed at both existing and new charging locations, enabling access for Tesla drivers as well as for an increasing number of new electric vehicle models equipped with a native NACS inlet. EVgo expects more than 80 per cent of new electric vehicles sold in North America to be NACS-compatible by 2030, a development it says underpins its decision to scale deployment.

“Increasing the share of NACS connectors on EVgo’s high-power network means more EV drivers will have access to public fast charging near their everyday amenities like grocery stores, shopping and restaurants,” said Badar Khan, Chief Executive Officer of EVgo. “We are already seeing an increase in NACS throughput on our network, and with more than 35 NACS models expected on American roads by the end of the year, we expect that to grow as we add more connectors throughout the country.”

EVgo emphasises that drivers of eligible NACS vehicles, including Tesla models, can activate charging sessions using EVgo’s Autocharge+ functionality.

“Backed by rigorous testing at the EVgo Innovation Lab, we launched not only a market-leading product with our liquid-cooled NACS cables, but also a great customer experience by expanding Autocharge+ compatibility to serve both NACS and CCS drivers,” added Alex Keros, Senior Vice President of Product at EVgo. The company introduced the technology with its pilot in 2024, ‘given the network’s proliferation of high-power 350kW chargers that require liquid-cooled cable technology.’

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