EVgo California charging station supports rideshare drivers

EVgo Inc., one of the nation's largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles, has installed a public fast charging station that supports rideshare services, taxis and more at Marina Square Shopping Center in San Leandro, California, according to a press release. Located at 1201 Marina Boulevard, the charging station serves up to four vehicles simultaneously through 100kW and 350kW chargers.

This is one of two EVgo charging locations that received the Northern California Charging Access for Reliable On-Demand Transportation Services grant funding from the California Energy Commission Clean Transportation Program. CARTS grants are designed to provide funding for projects that support EV charging infrastructure for on-demand transportation services including those such as ride-hailing, taxis and more.

«EVgo is committed to electric for all, and the availability of public fast charging is key to making that a reality for all EV drivers, but especially rideshare drivers,» Jonathan Levy, chief commercial officer at EVgo, said in the press release. «EVgo appreciates the support of the California Energy Commission to electrify this critical segment of the market, and this program will help EVgo drivers – including those on the Uber platform – to power up and get back on the road.»

Source: Kiosk Marketplace