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Seven automakers unite to build new EV charging network across North America

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Seven automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—are forming a joint venture to establish a new electric vehicle (EV) charging network across North America. This initiative comes in response to the inadequacies of existing charging infrastructure and aims to provide a more reliable and customer-focused charging experience.

The new network will feature at least 30,000 high-powered charging points located in urban areas and along major highways. The stations will include both CCS and NACS connectors, addressing the needs of a wide range of EVs. Additionally, the stations are planned to use renewable energy and will meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.

The first stations are expected to be operational in the United States by the summer of 2024, with expansion into Canada to follow. This development is anticipated to significantly improve the availability and reliability of DC fast charging, particularly outside Tesla’s Supercharger network.

Notably, Volkswagen Group, which supports Electrify America and Electrify Canada, is not participating in this venture. The joint effort represents a significant move by multiple automakers to directly address the infrastructure challenges facing the EV market and improve the overall charging experience for consumers.

  • Chad Kirchner

    Chad is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of Destination Charged. He has nearly 15 years of experience in the automotive industry, working for a variety of publications in both print and online. He was also the co-founder of EV Pulse, another site devoted to electrification in automotive.

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