Pilot Company, General Motors (GM), and EVgo Inc. announced that their collaborative network has reached more than 130 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging locations in over 25 states. The charging network offers an elevated experience along popular corridors and major interstates, enabling long-distance EV travel.
EV drivers can now road trip to many popular destinations, with charging infrastructure now available along I-75 between Michigan and Georgia and regional corridors such as Minneapolis to Milwaukee, Detroit to Cleveland, San Antonio to Houston, and Dallas to Nashville.
Pilot, GM, and EVgo first announced their collaboration in 2022 and are working to build up to 2,000 fast-charging stalls at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J locations. EV drivers can count on Pilot’s travel centers’ premium amenities not typically found at other charging locations, such as lounges, free Wi-Fi, onsite restaurants, grab-and-go food and beverage options, and grocery and convenience items.
Every location is well-lit in centrally located areas that are accessible 24/7, with modernized restrooms and round-the-clock team members. Many of Pilot’s charging locations offer overhead canopies and pull-through charging stalls that are more convenient than back-in stalls and accommodate drivers who are towing trailers.
With EVgo’s high-power chargers offering up to 350 kW, drivers can recharge in as little as 15 minutes. Seamless charging is also offered through Plug and Charge, available throughout this network for drivers with compatible EV models.
Convenient access to fast charging infrastructure along major interstates and highways is critical to boost range confidence and serve customers who choose to drive electric as EV sales continue to rise across the United States. In 2024, EV sales reached 1.3 million, and the fourth quarter saw a record 15% growth compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
The range of EV options offered by GM contributed to the surge, with GM brand EV sales alone spiking 50% in the fourth quarter of 2024. To support this sustained growth, the companies will continue to work together to install additional charging infrastructure, connecting highway corridors across the country.
The EV driver community has also shown its support of the network, providing positive feedback and consistently high scores on PlugShare, often citing the fast-charging capabilities and amenities at Pilot and Flying J charging locations.
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