Nissan and EVgo, operator of a public recharging network for electric vehicles, will work together to expand the charging network for electric-vehicle (EV) drivers by adding 200 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) nationwide.
The chargers are capable of delivering 100 kilowatts and have two different connectors so more EV drivers can use the system.
“Nissan is proud to have partnered with EVgo to build the largest public EV fast charging network in the U.S.,” Aditya Jairaj, Nissan North America director of EV Sales and Marketing, said. “Given the tremendous driver response to the 2019 long-range all-electric LEAF, Nissan and EVgo will accelerate fast charging by committing to a multi-year charger construction program that will continue to expand fast-charging options for EV drivers across the country.”
Nissan and Evgo have been partners for the past six years. Nissan has installed more than 2,000 quick charge connectors since 2010.
The companies will launch a co-marketing program to inform drivers about the advantages of going electric, including highlighting the Nissan LEAF PLUS which has a range of up to 226 miles.
Nissan has sold more than 400,000 LEAF vehicles globally.
More than 100 million Americans live within a 15-minute drive of EVgo’s network of more than 1,200 public fast chargers.