EVgo is installing hundreds of Tesla V4 Superchargers at its own charging locations across the US, with construction starting this fall and the first sites expected to open in the second half of 2026, according to Electrive’s reporting on the deal. The stations will run under Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program — EVgo owns the sites and sets its own pricing, but the hardware and charging technology come straight from Tesla.
How the arrangement actually works
This isn’t EVgo buying Tesla Superchargers as a one-off hardware purchase — it’s a structured partnership. The new stations will carry the “EVgo Superchargers” name as part of EVgo’s existing network, meaning they show up in EVgo’s own app and membership system just like the company’s current chargers. At the same time, Tesla’s in-car navigation and Trip Planner will route Tesla drivers to these sites, giving EVgo a direct funnel of Tesla traffic it didn’t have access to before.
The hardware itself is Tesla’s V4 Supercharger, rated up to 500 kW and 1,000 volts, compatible with both 400V and 800V vehicles. Critically, the stations use Tesla’s Magic Dock adapter built into the cable, so NACS and CCS-equipped vehicles can both charge without needing a separate adapter — a detail that matters for the growing number of non-Tesla EVs that have switched to the NACS port since 2024.
Where the stations will go
EVgo says the new sites will mostly go up at retail and restaurant locations — the same kind of destination charging spots the company has built its network around for years, rather than standalone highway rest stops. Each site is expected to carry up to 20 stalls, though the total number of locations hasn’t been finalized publicly.
Why EVgo is doing this now
EVgo says demand on its network has grown more than 700% over the past three years, a pace its existing CCS-focused infrastructure wasn’t originally built around. With more than 35 NACS-equipped EV models expected on US roads by the end of 2026, and over three million Tesla vehicles already sold in the country, tapping directly into Tesla’s charging hardware and driver base is a faster way to add capacity than building out CCS-only sites alone. CEO Badar Khan framed the move as “bringing more infrastructure options to communities across America,” rather than a shift away from EVgo’s existing charging technology.
For drivers, the practical upside is simple: more fast chargers, at more of the retail stops people already visit, that work with whichever plug their car has — without needing to track which network’s app to open first.
