EVgo deploys new fast charging site through prefabrication approach

This is the first in a series of locations that will leverage the accelerated deployment approach designed to reduce installation timelines and costs.

EVgo announced the opening of its first fast charging station deployed using its new prefabrication approach.

Located at the Bay Colony Town Center in League City, Texas, this facility is the first of several slated to open this year leveraging prefabrication. The new approach is expected to reduce station construction costs by an average of 15% at eligible sites.

In addition to cost savings, the prefabrication approach is also expected to reduce station installation timelines by as much as 50%.

“The opening of our first prefabricated site is a testament to the innovation driving cost reductions and accelerating deployment timelines to scale our growth engine. As demand for public fast charging infrastructure continues to grow, we anticipate leveraging this model at eligible sites to quickly deploy charging stations across the U.S.,” said Dennis Kish, President of EVgo.

Outside of Texas, EVgo plans to open prefabricated stations in Florida, Nebraska, North Carolina and California in 2024. All are expected to include 350kW high-power fast chargers, capable of simultaneous charging.