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GM adding Plug and Charge

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GM is expanding its existing collaboration with EVgo to add a new Plug and Charge service to the Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem. GM is the first OEM to introduce a Plug and Charge feature to the company’s existing and future EVs that is designed to work on multiple, public networks in North America.

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EVgo and GM open 1,000th DC fast-charging stall

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First announced in 2020 and expanded upon in 2021, the collaboration will lead to the development and installation of 3,250 DC fast-charging stalls in major metro markets. EVgo and General Motors have surpassed 1,000 fast charging stalls as part of their collaboration to expand fast-charging infrastructure.

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Volkswagen of America starting 2023 ID.4 electric SUV at $37,495 with 62 kWh pack

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Plug&Charge functionality is now standard on the ID.4, 4, enabling owners to make even better use of their three years of included 30-minute DC fast charging sessions at Electrify America stations. 4 is expected to reach dealers in the fall. New for 2023, ID.4 The US-assembled ID.4 Destination fee on all models is $1,295.

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AeroVironment EV dealer program bundles home charger, installation, and warranty with car purchase

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launched a dealer program that provides turnkey residential charging packages to consumers purchasing new electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and allows them to finance the charger in combination with the vehicle at the time of sale. AeroVironment, Inc. If needed, AeroVironment also provides at-home, in-person support.

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

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4 offer is the included three years of fast-charging on the Electrify America network—the nation’s largest open DC fast charging network—and this latest iteration of ID.4 In the future, Volkswagen plans to further enhance the capability of these vehicles with Plug & Charge capability and additional remote features.

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GM and Pilot Company to build out coast-to-coast EV fast charging network powered by EVgo eXtend

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To accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs, increase access to charging and help enable long-distance electric travel of people and vehicles across the US, GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering.

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Kia prepping Washington and Oregon for Soul EV launch; dealers and charging network w/ fast-chargers

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Kia Motors America (KMA) is continuing its progressive launch of the Soul EV and adding to the electric vehicle ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest with 20 Soul EV-certified dealers and a charging network. Of the 20 dealers in the region, 12 will be located in Washington and eight in Oregon.

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