Which seven automakers are partnering up to create an EV charging network across North America?

One concern a lot of opposers to the influx of electric vehicles throughout the automotive industry have is the lack of a charging network across North America. Sure, most individuals who purchase an EV will be able to charge the vehicle in their own garage overnight, but that doesn’t help with long-distance trips or if it doesn’t look like you’ll have enough charge to make it home. What the country really needs is a charging network that ensures reliable places for EV owners to charge their vehicles, much like gas-powered models have gas stations. Well, good news everyone. Seven automakers are partnering up to create that network, and we’re stoked about it!

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List of Partners

Before we dive into what exactly these seven automakers are planning, let’s first go over which automakers are involved in the major partnership. Naturally, Honda is one of the participating automakers, which means Honda and Acura are both involved. There are six other groups involved, many of which also carry multiple brands with them. Both Kia and the Mercedes-Benz Group are involved, which are the only two that don’t have other big-name brands under their umbrella.

The four remaining partners include Hyundai Motor Group, the BMW Group, General Motors and Stellantis NV. Hyundai Motor Group includes both Genesis and IONIQ in addition to their own brand. The BMW Group brings with it MINI and Rolls-Royce. General Motors includes Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC. Finally, Stellantis brings a ton of brands under its umbrella, including Chrysler, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Jeep and RAM.

What’s the plan?

This unprecedented partnership was made with the intention of building a high-powered charging network that consists of more than 30,000 chargers across North America. These new chargers will not only be accessible to electric vehicles made by these brands involved, but to any battery electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid built using the Combined Charging System or North American Charging Standard.

The plan is for the first charging stations to be opened to the public here in the United States sometime next summer (2024). Each station will offer several high-powered DC chargers and be powered by renewable energy. We cannot wait for these public charging stations to open and will be sure to keep you updated right here as more information becomes available.