EVgo CEO on Charger Upgrades, NACS Expansion
EVgo CEO Badar Khan outlined the network's upgrade path, expansion plans, and shift to NACS connectors in an interview with State Of Charge.
EVgo CEO Badar Khan detailed the network's upgrade and expansion strategy in an interview with the YouTube channel State Of Charge. The discussion covered aging infrastructure, the transition to NACS connectors, and future power increases.
EVgo began deploying DC fast chargers in April 2011. This was months before ECOtality and over a year before Tesla launched its Supercharger network in September 2012.
Network Upgrades and Reliability
The EVgo network is now over 15 years old. Khan acknowledged this legacy includes older chargers and smaller stations. A major focus is upgrading existing sites to improve reliability, user experience, and charging power.
Recent years have combined fast growth with these upgrades. The company states the share of stations with at least six stalls rose from under 10% in 2022 to about one-third today. The proportion of 350-kW chargers also jumped dramatically.
| Metric | 2021-2022 | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Stations with ≥6 stalls | <10% | ~33% |
| Share of 350-kW chargers | 10-15% | ~66% |
Khan emphasized the network is now larger, more reliable, and offers higher power. You can track the rollout of these higher-power fixtures on our network map.
Expansion Plans and Site Design
As of the end of Q2 2026, the EVgo network consists of 5,380 individual stalls. The company plans to add 1,500 new stalls throughout 2026. Expansion will accelerate in following years to 3,000-5,000 stalls annually.
New stations often feature larger configurations. These include 8-, 10-, or even 12-stall sites like a new flagship location built with General Motors. The primary focus is building where DC fast charging demand is strongest.
Peak power output is expected to rise beyond the current 350-kW level. This prepares for newer EVs that can accept higher charging rates.
Transition to NACS Connectors
The number of NACS (SAE J3400) connectors on the EVgo network is set to grow rapidly. It is expected to increase from about 100 at the end of 2025 to roughly 500 by the end of 2026.
In the next few years, the NACS share should reach 15-20%. Khan projected it will move up to 50% in the not-too-distant future. This shift will be significantly boosted by the deployment of 500-kW EVgo Superchargers starting this year. These are part of Tesla's Supercharger for Business program.
Pricing and Congestion Management
Interviewer Tom Moloughney asked about idle fees, which EVgo does not yet apply. The company is reportedly considering them. It is looking at idle fees and other methods to ease congestion at busy stations.
The full interview, including discussion on site location selection and future site design, is available on the State Of Charge channel. For more data on charging network growth and performance, see our industry stats page.
A follow-up episode will feature a tour of EVgo's headquarters.