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EV Charging Partnerships

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Nissan and EVgo Will Add 200 New Chargers to Its Charging Network

— August 7, 2019 — Autos
Nissan will bolster its charging network with the addition of 200 new chargers. The car company has continued to expand its charging network by collaborating with EVgo, collaboration efforts between the companies have spanned six years. All of the 200 new chargers will be capable of 100kW charging and will be compatible with CHADdeMO and CCS connections. This will result in the single largest installation effort in the United States of 100 kW CHAdeMO quick chargers.

The two companies did not indicate any locations for the new electric vehicles chargers, however, the project is expected to take a number of years. Nissan's North America director of EV Sales and Marketing believes in the collaboration and emphasizes the importance of the public EV charging network.


Image Credit: Nissan/ EVgo
Trend Themes
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Network - Collaborative efforts between automakers and charging providers can expand public EV charging networks, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in EV charging management and technology.
2. Fast-charging Infrastructure - Increased investment in fast-charging infrastructure can decrease EV charging times, potentially disrupting the petrol refueling industry and improving EV adoption rates.
3. Cross-compatibility in EV Charging - The development of cross-compatible charging infrastructure can reduce range anxiety and promote EV adoption, potentially disrupting the EV charging market and the auto industry as a whole.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can collaborate with charging providers to expand their charging networks and develop cross-compatible charging infrastructure, potentially disrupting both the EV and charging markets.
2. Electric Vehicle Charging - Investment in fast-charging infrastructure can disrupt the EV charging market by expanding public charging options and decreasing charging times, making EV ownership more feasible for the masses.
3. Energy - The growth of the EV industry and public charging infrastructure presents opportunities for the energy sector to adapt and innovate, potentially disrupting traditional energy sources and improving the efficiency of renewable energy usage.
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