By GTM Staff
September 2025 — A growing coalition of Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo has announced that their EV fast-charging network now spans more than 200 locations across nearly 40 U.S. states, delivering almost 850 new fast-charging stalls in just over two years. Together they aim to strengthen charging infrastructure along major travel routes and in less served rural regions, making long-distance electric vehicle travel more practical. EVgo+2CBT News+2
What’s New
- The network expansion includes new station openings in several states that had few or no Pilot/EVgo sites before: Colorado, South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. C-Store Dive+2EVgo+2
- Texas, Missouri, and Florida are among the states seeing “significant growth.” EVgo+2CBT News+2
- 24/7 fast charging is now more nearly available in many remote areas — a critical factor since at the beginning of 2025, only about 45% of rural U.S. counties had at least one fast charger. C-Store Dive+2CBT News+2
Features & User Experience
The stations are designed not just for charging, but for driver convenience and usability:
- Fast-chargers capable of high speeds (up to 350 kW) to replenish EV range more quickly. EVgo+1
- Supporting amenities like overhead shelters, pull-through stalls (important for drivers with trailers or large EV vans), Wi-Fi, and on-site food or convenience retail offerings. CBT News+1
- “Plug-and-Charge” support for compatible vehicles, meaning chargers can automatically start and bill the session once the vehicle is plugged in. EVgo+1
Strategic Importance & Goals
- The project, which began in 2022, is midway toward its longer-term target: up to 2,000 fast-charging stalls at as many as 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers nationwide. CBT News+2C-Store Dive+2
- By end of 2025, the partners expect to have about 1,000 stalls in 40 states. EVgo+1
- These new chargers are being placed along interstate highways and in rural counties where charging infrastructure has been historically scarce. The move helps close “charging deserts” and supports coast-to-coast EV travel. CBT News+1
Why This Matters
Charging infrastructure has been a major barrier for broader adoption of electric vehicles, especially for long trips or in regions with fewer service points. This investment addresses both:
- Range anxiety: with fast chargers spaced out along major routes, owners of EVs can feel more confident driving longer distances.
- Equity & access: rural and underserved areas often lack any fast chargers; expanding into these zones improves access.
According to news coverage, less than half of rural U.S. counties had a fast charger at the start of 2025. C-Store Dive+1
What’s Ahead
- Pilot, GM, and EVgo plan to continue rolling out locations, aiming to reach the full 500-location / 2,000-stall network. EVgo+1
- Pay attention to where new stations pop up, especially in states newly included, and the practical effects on travel patterns, especially for EV drivers using interstate corridors.
- Also watch for upgrades in charger technology, reliability, and supporting features like Plug-and-Charge to further reduce friction for EV users.
Background Context
- The EV charging push comes amid growing federal and state incentives for EV infrastructure, including programs under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) initiative. News sources report that Pilot has received some NEVI funding as part of its EV station expansions. C-Store Dive
- Major highway systems carry a substantial fraction of U.S. road traffic. According to studies, Interstate highways make up a small share of total lane-miles but are responsible for something like 25% or more of all vehicle travel nationwide. TRIP+2Federal Highway Administration+2