As General Motors (GM) electric vehicle sales hit record highs in 2024, many drivers are still wondering where to charge their vehicles because charging stations are often far apart and often run out of space. To address the issue, GM has partnered with EVgo and Pilot Travel Centers to increase public charging options and improve the overall charging experience.
GM and EVgo are jointly installing 2,850 DC fast-charging stations across the United States. Up to 400 of the fast-charging locations in major metropolitan areas will have 350 kW chargers for super-fast charging. The stations are designed to be large enough to accommodate vehicles, well-lit for safety, and have roofs to protect against inclement weather.
GM is also partnering with Pilot Flying J and EVgo to add up to 2,000 DC fast chargers to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers, with more than 130 locations now in operation. To ensure new charging stations are placed where they will be most effective, GM data scientists are using AI to analyze EV traffic, driver behavior, and existing infrastructure to determine optimal charging locations.
By treating site selection as an optimization problem, the algorithms evaluate factors such as vehicle flow and proximity to other chargers. The results are then displayed on a detailed map, helping stakeholders understand the reasoning behind each recommendation. The company’s experts review and refine these suggestions to finalize the charging station layout plan.
GM will then work with partners to deploy strategic charging stations. This approach combines cutting-edge technology and industry collaboration to address one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption, helping to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.
