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Knoxville,
TN – September 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Pilot
Company (Pilot), General Motors (NYSE:
GM) and EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) announce
their collaborative network now reaches more than 200 locations across
nearly 40 states. In just over two years, the companies have worked together
to bridge charging gaps by deploying nearly 850 new electric vehicle (EV)
fast charging stalls across America. By investing in critical charging
infrastructure along essential travel routes, this charging network is
enabling drivers to go where they want, when they want, with 24/7 access
to high-power chargers and industry-leading amenities.
“Pilot
is here to fuel the journeys of all drivers. Our fast-charging network
raises the bar for convenience, reliability and exceptional service by
offering an experience designed to show EV drivers that they matter,” said
Shannon
Sturgil, senior vice president of alternative fuels at Pilot. “Our
collaboration with General Motors and EVgo continues to bring highway-based
charging to more routes where this critical infrastructure is needed to
enable coast-to-coast EV travel.”
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Expanding
this network from 25+ states to nearly 40 in under a year, the companies
continue to add charging availability across our nation’s countryside,
where only 45% of rural counties had at least one fast charging stall available
at the start of 2025.1 Some of the newest states to join this growing network
include Colorado, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota,
South Dakota and Wyoming, with significant expansion across Texas, Missouri
and Florida.
“Hitting
the open road is a natural emblem of American culture, and traveling by
car means drivers can set their own schedule to stop and charge when and
where they want,” said Badar
Khan, CEO of EVgo. “Our EVgo eXtend network, built in collaboration
with Pilot and GM, is delivering reliable charging to communities large
and small — ensuring freedom of fueling choice for every driver.”
The
collaboration between Pilot, GM and EVgo is bringing public fast charging
to the country’s interstate travel corridors that carry more than 20 percent
of the total traffic in America.2 Pilot and Flying J locations epitomize
convenience by combining charging options with an array of amenities, including
free Wi-Fi, on-site restaurants, and grocery and convenience items—and
EVgo’s 350kW fast-chargers can quickly refill range and get drivers back
on the road.
Overhead
canopies at many locations protect drivers from sun or snow and pull-through
stalls allow drivers who are towing a trailer or traveling in an electric
van to easily connect their charging ports. Plug and Charge – a feature
that enables compatible EV models to automatically initiate and pay for
a charging session simply by plugging in – is available throughout the
network for drivers with compatible EV models, making it even easier to
power up on the go.
“With
over a dozen electric vehicles across Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, GM is
giving customers the right vehicle to take them wherever they want to go:
from highway driving to off-road trails,” said Wade
Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy. “Through our collaboration with
Pilot and EVgo, we’re committed to helping ensure that charging access
doesn’t get in the way of your EV journey.”
Pilot,
GM, and EVgo first announced their collaboration in 2022 and are now nearly
halfway toward their goal of building a total of up to 2,000 fast charging
stalls at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J locations across the U.S. By the
end of 2025, the companies anticipate reaching 1,000 stalls across 40 states.
To
find available locations, visit PilotCompany.com/ev-charging.
About
Pilot
Pilot
Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot”) is committed to showing people they matter
at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely
on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville,
Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of
travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five
Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In
addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking
fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance
and rewards. The company operates North America’s third largest fuel tanker
fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot
is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel
and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network
and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot,
visit PilotCompany.com.
About
General Motors
General
Motors (NYSE: GM) is a global company focused on advancing an all-electric
future that is inclusive and accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy
is GM’s battery platform, which will power everything from mass-market
to high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its
joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac,
Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries,
including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety and security services,
can be found at www.GM.com.
About
EVgo
EVgo
(Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s leading public fast charging providers.
With more than 1,100 fast charging stations across over 40 states, EVgo
strategically deploys localized and accessible charging infrastructure
by partnering with leading businesses across the U.S., including retailers,
grocery stores, restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations, rideshare
operators, and autonomous vehicle companies. At its dedicated Innovation
Lab, EVgo performs extensive interoperability testing and has ongoing technical
collaborations with leading automakers and industry partners to advance
the EV charging industry and deliver a seamless charging experience. Visit
www.EVgo.com for more information.
1 Source:
Canary Media
2
Source: FHWA
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Contact:
Billy
Leach
Manager,
External Marketing Communications
865-393-0947
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