The automakers – BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis – have announced their collaboration on an EV fast charger network, powered by renewable energy, across the US and Canada.
There are currently 32,000 publicly available fast chargers in the US as of this month, and over 2 million EVs. This effort would nearly double the amount of fast chargers (adding at least 30,000).
The chargers will be compatible with EVs that use both the Combined Charging System (CCS) and the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. They will also be installed in locations with amenities such as restrooms, food service, and stores nearby.
Responding to the announcement, Sierra Club’s clean transportation for all director Katherine García said: “We welcome the effort and urge the automakers to fulfill this commitment to making the EV charging experience better and faster for drivers across the country. We can’t help but notice Toyota is one of the missing automakers – we urge all automakers to jump on the bandwagon and get moving on this overdue and essential collaboration.”
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