EVgo has opened its first Tesla Supercharger site in Illinois, marking the beginning of a broader deployment plan that will add hundreds of charging stalls across the United States. The initiative will focus primarily on retail properties operated by Regency Centers, giving drivers access to charging facilities near grocery stores and other everyday businesses.
The new 12-stall station is located at 3145 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago, within the Riverside Square & River’s Edge shopping center. It uses Tesla’s Magic Dock technology, allowing vehicles equipped with either the North American Charging Standard (NACS) or Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors to charge without requiring drivers to bring their own adapters.
The site delivers peak charging power of up to 325 kW. EVgo has set prices between $0.25 and $0.35 per kilowatt-hour, depending on the time of day, with the same rates applying to Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles.
Charging Sites Integrated Into Tesla Navigation
The new EVgo-operated Supercharger stalls are listed in Tesla’s in-car navigation system and Trip Planner. This allows Tesla drivers to locate the station and include it in their planned routes.
The deployment uses Tesla’s Supercharger for Business program, through which EVgo can operate charging locations using Tesla equipment while retaining ownership of the stations and control over pricing.
The arrangement combines Tesla’s charging hardware and navigation integration with EVgo’s existing charging network and retail-site strategy. Magic Dock provides compatibility with both major connector standards currently used by many EVs in North America.
Expansion Targets Retail Locations
EVgo plans to install hundreds of Tesla Supercharger stalls at locations across the country, with Regency Centers properties serving as a primary focus. The grocery-anchored sites are intended to let drivers combine charging sessions with shopping, dining and other errands.
The strategy places charging infrastructure in locations where drivers may already spend time, rather than relying exclusively on dedicated charging destinations.
The expansion comes as EV adoption and charging demand continue to grow. Illinois EV registrations have increased nearly 60% over the past two years, according to the figures provided for the launch. EVgo also reported that charging demand across its wider network has grown by more than 700% over three years.
Tesla Hardware Supports EVgo’s Network Growth
By using Tesla charging equipment, EVgo gains access to an established hardware platform and integration with Tesla’s navigation services. The combination could help make the new locations more visible to Tesla drivers while supporting vehicles using CCS through Magic Dock.
The approach also allows EVgo to expand its charging footprint without developing a separate hardware platform for the new sites. Tesla’s V4 charging equipment, including its dispensers and power cabinets, forms the technical foundation of the deployment.
For EV drivers, the locations offer high-power charging with support for both NACS and CCS vehicles. Their placement at retail centers also provides opportunities to use charging time for everyday activities as the public charging network expands.
