Global electric vehicle (EV) charging network ChargePoint and Electrify America LLC, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America, are partnering to expand access to EV charging stations nationwide.
Under the agreement, drivers will have access to either ChargePoint or Electrify America public chargers. Drivers will be able to use their existing account credentials and will not be required to create new memberships, registrations, or payment plans. Additionally, drivers will not pay additional fees.
“This roaming agreement further accelerates the seamless integration of individual EV fueling networks and brings us even closer to the day when the movement of all goods and people will be powered by electricity,” Pasquale Romano, ChargePoint president and CEO, said. “Partnerships like this make transitioning to electric drive easier than continuing to use fossil fuels. Our agreement is another example of cross-industry collaboration and underscores the importance of working together to support this transformation of mobility.”
Drivers will have access to more than 30,000 Level 2 and DC fast chargers under the agreement. This will significantly increase public access to these facilities, the companies said, and will speed up EV adoption.
ChargePoint and Electrify America are two of the country’s largest EV charging service providers.