EVgo has opened its first charging site equipped with Tesla Superchargers near downtown Chicago, marking the beginning of a major expansion that will bring hundreds of Tesla charging stalls into the company’s nationwide fast-charging network.
The new Illinois location features 12 charging stalls and is the first operational site under EVgo’s participation in Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program. Announced in August, the partnership allows EVgo to integrate Tesla’s Supercharger technology into its existing network while expanding charging access for both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles.
The initiative is designed to strengthen EVgo’s position in the increasingly competitive US fast-charging market, particularly as the North American Charging Standard (NACS) becomes more widely adopted across the industry.
The first EVgo Supercharger location is situated on a property owned by Regency Centers, a longtime EVgo partner. The companies plan to establish additional charging locations at grocery-anchored shopping centers, giving drivers convenient access to supermarkets, retail stores and restaurants while their vehicles recharge.
The Chicago-area station features Tesla’s latest V4 Supercharger hardware, with 12 charging stalls designed to accommodate a wider range of electric vehicles.
The chargers support power outputs of up to 500 kW and operating voltages of up to 1,000 volts. However, actual charging speeds depend on the vehicle’s battery architecture and charging capabilities.
One of the most important features is Tesla’s Magic Dock technology, which allows vehicles equipped with either a North American Charging Standard (NACS) or Combined Charging System (CCS) connector to use the chargers without requiring drivers to bring their own adapters.
The longer cables used by Tesla’s V4 charging hardware also make it easier to accommodate different vehicle designs and charging-port locations.
Importantly, EVgo will retain ownership and operational control of these stations. The company will also determine charging prices, meaning the new locations will operate as part of the EVgo network rather than as independently operated Tesla Supercharger stations.
Hundreds of Tesla Superchargers Planned Across the US
The opening of the Chicago location is only the first step in EVgo’s broader expansion strategy.
The company expects to integrate several hundred Tesla Supercharger stalls into its nationwide network, focusing on high-demand locations where additional fast-charging capacity is needed.
The initial deployment will concentrate on properties owned by Regency Centers, with some planned locations expected to feature as many as 20 charging stalls.
EVgo CEO Badar Khan described the first installation as an important milestone in expanding the company’s customer base and supporting the industry’s transition toward NACS.
By accommodating both Tesla drivers and other NACS-compatible EV owners, EVgo expects to significantly expand the number of electric vehicle drivers who can use its charging infrastructure.
The company has not yet disclosed a complete list of future locations or a detailed deployment schedule for all the additional Tesla Superchargers.
EVgo Targets 500 NACS Charging Stalls by the End of 2026
The Tesla Supercharger partnership is part of a wider effort by EVgo to make its network more accessible to vehicles using the NACS connector.
The company began installing native NACS connectors at its own fast-charging locations in 2025. It expects to reach 500 NACS-equipped charging stalls nationwide by the end of 2026, in addition to the Tesla Superchargers being integrated into its network.
EVgo also plans to ensure that every charging site built in 2023 or later has at least one NACS connector within the next two years.
This approach gives the company two ways to serve the growing number of NACS-equipped electric vehicles: installing its own NACS charging connectors and adding Tesla-built Supercharger hardware through the Supercharger for Business program.
The expansion comes as NACS adoption continues to reshape the US EV charging landscape, with more automakers offering native NACS charging ports or compatibility through adapters.
Tesla Drivers Can Find EVgo Superchargers Through In-Car Navigation
Another important advantage of the partnership is integration with Tesla’s navigation system.
The new EVgo Supercharger locations are included in Tesla’s Trip Planner and in-car navigation, allowing drivers to locate compatible charging stations and incorporate them into their routes.
Tesla owners can also find regular EVgo fast-charging stations equipped with native NACS connectors by enabling third-party charging locations in their vehicle’s navigation settings.
Those EVgo NACS-equipped locations began appearing in Tesla’s in-car navigation in early September, expanding the charging options available to Tesla drivers beyond the Supercharger network.
For EVgo, this integration provides additional visibility among Tesla owners, while drivers benefit from more charging options at convenient retail destinations.
