EVgo is betting big on Tesla’s charging standard. After a 2025 pilot that put nearly 100 NACS connectors online across 22 major metro areas, the public fast-charging provider says it plans to scale quickly, with more than 500 NACS connectors expected to be installed by the end of this year at both existing sites and new locations.

The push reflects how quickly NACS is becoming the default in North America. EVgo points out that more than 80% of new EVs sold in the region are expected to be NACS-compatible by 2030. By the end of 2026, more than 35 NACS-equipped models are expected to be on US roads.

Still, connector counts don’t always translate cleanly to real-world charging availability. What matters most to drivers is whether those connectors are actually delivering power when and where they need it.

EVgo says NACS connectors will typically be added in groups of two to four per site, with room to expand as demand grows. The company says it will monitor usage and add more connectors where demand justifies it – an essential detail as networks try to balance headline stall counts with actual output and uptime.

That question of performance is becoming more critical as more Tesla and non-Tesla drivers converge on the same fast-charging sites.

In 2026, EVgo plans to add even more NACS stalls in markets where NACS adoption is rising, including Austin, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, and San Francisco. By the end of 2026, EVgo expects to offer NACS charging in more than 25 states.

For drivers, the rollout comes with some practical perks. Tesla drivers and other eligible NACS vehicles can use Autocharge+ on the EVgo app to automatically start a charging session at NACS locations – no adapter required. Most CCS drivers can also already use Autocharge+.

EVgo says the NACS hardware itself has been tested at its Innovation Lab and features liquid-cooled cables designed for high-power charging. The company also says it’s already seeing higher NACS charging throughput on its network as more compatible vehicles hit the road.

EVgo currently operates more than 1,100 DC fast-charging stations across 47 states.

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