The new joint venture company from BMW, GM, Hyundai, Mercedes, Honda, and Stellantis wants to create a convenient and easy to use EV charging network in North America car auto cars
and Canada. The automakers say they are focused on creating stations that prioritize customer comfort and ease of charging.
To that end, the locations will either provide amenities such as restrooms, food, and retail or will be placed close to areas where those amenities are already available. A handful of locations will be focused on delivering a “Meanwhile, the vehicles made by automakers participating in the joint venture will be designed to connect to the stations seamlessly. An integrated app will allow drivers to experience a simple “plug and charge” experience.
Initially, the charging stations will be deployed in metropolitan areas and along major highways. The JV will also target connecting corridors and popular vacation routes in order to serve the most EV drivers. “North America is one of the world’s most important car markets – with the potential to be a leader in electromobility,” said Oliver Zipse,
CEO. “Accessibility to high-speed charging is one of the key enablers to accelerate this transition. Therefore, seven automakers are forming this joint venture with the goal of creating a positive charging experience for EV consumers.”
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