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2021
Volkswagen announces expansion of EV charging infrastructure
Volkswagen announced plans to expand its electric-vehicle charging infrastructure, including operating public fast-charging points in Europe, North America and China. The announced targets were 18,000 in Europe by 2025, 3,500 in North America by the end of 2021 and 17,000 in China by 2025.
2021
Electrify America rolls out redesigned mobile app
Electrify America rolled out a redesigned version of its mobile app, with updated account creation, station information, charging guidance and contactless payment features. The app also added management of the company's HomeStation residential charger.
2021
Electrify America introduces HomeStation charger
Electrify America introduced HomeStation, a $649 Level 2 home charger with charging rates of up to 9.6 kW.
2020
Electrify America introduces a new EV charging pricing structure
Electrify America introduced a new charging pricing structure, offering per-kilowatt-hour pricing in 23 states and the District of Columbia, reduced per-minute rates in other states where it operates, and eliminating session fees.
2020
Electrify America and Kia introduce Kia Select charging pricing
Electrify America and Kia Motors America announced the Kia Select program for Kia Niro EV drivers in the United States. It offers a flat rate of 35 cents per minute, waives session fees, and has no subscription fee; the program is scheduled to remain in effect through December 31, 2020.
2019
BYTON and Electrify America announce U.S. charging partnership
BYTON and Electrify America announced a U.S. partnership providing BYTON owners complimentary unlimited charging sessions on Electrify America’s network for two years.
2019
Audi partners with Electrify America on charging
Audi partnered with Electrify America, a network of ultra-fast public charging stations; Audi e-tron buyers receive their first 1,000 kilowatt-hours of charging free via Audi.
2019
Ford partners with Electrify America on EV charging access
Ford partnered with Electrify America to provide future customers of Ford’s all-electric Mustang-inspired SUV with public fast-charging access through Electrify America’s network. Ford customers will be able to manage charging through FordPass and the vehicle touchscreen.
2019
Ford introduces the FordPass Charging Network
Ford introduced the FordPass Charging Network, which it said includes 12,000 charging stations and more than 35,000 plugs in North America. Customers who buy its upcoming electric vehicles will receive two years of complimentary network access, although charging itself is not free.
2019
Ford teams up with Volkswagen and Amazon on EV charging options
Ford said it was teaming up with Volkswagen and Amazon to provide future electric-car customers with charging options from highways to homes. The network was to include charging stations set up by Volkswagen’s Electrify America, while Ford was also working with Amazon on home charging installations.
2019
Ford partners with charging-network companies for FordPass
Ford partnered with Electrify America and Greenlots to provide FordPass users with access to their EV charging networks, including station information and in-app payment.