EVwire brief: EVgo has become the first major U.S. charging network to adopt Tesla's Supercharger for Business program, with the company announcing plans to deploy "EVgo Superchargers" across cities nationwide starting later this year.
The new sites will use Tesla's V4 Supercharger hardware while remaining open to both NACS and CCS vehicles through Magic Dock. EVgo Superchargers will appear directly in Tesla's in-car navigation and Trip Planner, allowing drivers to route to the stations automatically as if they were part of the broader Supercharger ecosystem. The first EVgo Supercharger locations are expected to open during the second half of 2026.
EVgo announced the update on X:
As per EVgo CEO Badar Khan:
“EVgo is making it easier for EV drivers to find convenient fast charging, and we're bringing more infrastructure options to communities across America to serve the growing demand for public charging. With this deployment, we look forward to welcoming more Tesla and NACS drivers to the EVgo network.”
He also posted about the deployment of EVgo Superchargers on LinkedIn:
According to EVgo, the new stations will deliver up to 500 kW at 1,000 volts, enough to add as much as 200 miles (322 km) of range in about 15 minutes under ideal conditions. Every site will support both CCS and NACS vehicles through Tesla's integrated Magic Dock system, while longer charging cables are intended to accommodate vehicles with different charging-port locations.
The rollout comes as EVgo says charging demand across its network has increased by more than 700% over the past three years. The company also noted that more than 35 NACS-equipped vehicle models are expected by the end of 2026, alongside the more than 3 million Tesla vehicles already on U.S. roads.
Here’s Badar Khan discussing the new initiative.
Context:
Launched last year, Tesla's Supercharger for Business program lets outside operators buy, own and run Tesla's Supercharger hardware while Tesla handles the software, network and support. For a network like EVgo, it's a fast way to add proven high-power stalls and tap Tesla's large driver base through the built-in navigation.
It doesn't mean EVgo is giving up on its own tech. The company said it is still building a next-generation charging architecture at its Innovation Lab in El Segundo, California, with the first units due by the end of the year. The Tesla hardware then adds to EVgo's roadmap rather than replacing it.
Still, EVgo's announcement marks the program's biggest expansion yet. Francis Energy, which features ~200 locations, adopted Tesla’s Supercharger for Business first, but EVgo, with 1,200+ stations across 47 states and publicly traded, is by far the largest CPO to do so.
Source: EVgo, plus Badar Khan on LinkedIn
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