U.S. fast-charging network operator EVgo said it is scaling up deployment of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors following a pilot phase in 2025, with nearly 100 stalls already live across major cities and more than 500 NACS connectors planned by the end of 2026.
The expansion comes as demand rises from electric vehicles equipped with native NACS inlets, including Tesla models and a growing number of new EVs from other automakers. EVgo said it expects more than 80% of new electric vehicles sold in North America to be NACS-compatible by 2030, a trend that underpins its rollout strategy.
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In 2026, EVgo plans to expand NACS availability in markets with increasing adoption of NACS-equipped vehicles, including Austin, Houston, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit and San Francisco. By the end of the year, the company expects to offer NACS charging in more than 25 U.S. states.
Most charging sites will initially feature two to four NACS connectors, with the option to add additional stalls as utilisation grows. EVgo said NACS connectors will be installed at both existing and new locations, enabling access for Tesla drivers as well as for newer EV models launched with native NACS ports.
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“Increasing the share of NACS connectors on EVgo’s high-power network means more EV drivers will have access to public fast charging near their everyday amenities like grocery stores, shopping and restaurants,” said Badar Khan, chief executive officer of EVgo. “We are already seeing an increase in NACS throughput on our network, and with more than 35 NACS models expected on American roads by the end of the year, we expect that to grow as we add more connectors throughout the country.”
EVgo said drivers of eligible NACS vehicles can activate charging sessions using its Autocharge+ plug-and-charge functionality, which enables automatic authentication and payment. The company added that its NACS rollout relies on liquid-cooled cable technology designed for high-power chargers of up to 350 kilowatts.
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“Backed by rigorous testing at the EVgo Innovation Lab, we launched not only a market-leading product with our liquid-cooled NACS cables, but also a great customer experience by expanding Autocharge+ compatibility to serve both NACS and CCS drivers,” said Alex Keros, senior vice president of product at EVgo.
The company has been investing heavily in scaling its infrastructure. In July 2025, EVgo secured a $225 million commercial bank credit facility to accelerate the deployment of more than 1,500 high-power fast-charging stalls nationwide. In December 2026, the operator said more than 40% of the fast-charging stations it deployed that year used domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids, helping reduce costs and shorten installation timelines. That same month, EVgo said Autocharge+ had surpassed five million charging sessions, with enrolled users rising to more than 300,000.