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EVgo FastStart™ Fast Forwards EVgo Charging Station Deployment
EVgo FastStart™ Solution Configurable for Fleet Depot Charging

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- EVgo, the nation's largest public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, will be unveiling EVgo FastStart™, a mobile and modular fast charging station configuration that can be deployed in a matter of days or weeks, at the Solar Power International and Energy Storage International conference in Anaheim, California, beginning September 24.

Engineered to meet accelerating demand for EV chargers, the patent-pending EVgo FastStart™ station offers fast and easy deployment for partners with immediate charging needs, short-term site leases, or fleet customers requiring electric charging in temporary depots.  The pre-fabricated EVgo FastStart™ can be deployed on a modular basis with multiple modules per site in just days or weeks, limited only by the power available. EVgo FastStart™ stations come in DCFC, Level 2, or combination configurations.

"EVgo's eight-year operating history and long-term partner relationships provide us with a first mover and first learner perspective on the changing EV charging market," said Cathy Zoi, EVgo CEO.  "Many of EVgo's partners have immediate needs for fast charging or depot charging. As we rapidly accelerate our public and dedicated EVgo fast charging stations this year, we have added EVgo FastStart™ to our toolkit, offering even faster mobile and modular EVgo charging station deployment."

Find the EVgo FastStart™ station, operational and available for viewing during the Solar Power International and Energy Storage International conference in Anaheim, California, from September 24 through 27. The station is located on the Grand Plaza between the Hilton and Marriott Hotels on Convention Way at the Anaheim Convention Center.

About EVgo
EVgo is America's Largest Public Fast Charging Network. EVgo's fast chargers deliver convenient, fast charges to EV drivers on the go, at a rate approximately eight times faster than conventional Level 2 charging. EVgo's fast chargers are compatible with all EV models currently on the market that accept DC Fast Charging. With more than 1,000 chargers in 66 metropolitan markets, EVgo's fast charging public network in 34 U.S. states allows EV drivers to travel further while providing exemplary service by maintaining and operating its charging stations. EVgo has more than 75,000 customers and provides more than 100,000 charges per month.  In August 2018, EVgo eclipsed its record year in 2017, with its network of chargers providing the equivalent 42 million miles of emissions-free electric driving.

EVgo offers a variety of flexible pricing options for drivers including Pay As You Go and low-cost Membership options, as well as complimentary charging plans for buyers of new vehicles from partner automakers, including BMW and Nissan.

EVgo's chargers are in convenient, high-traffic locations where demand for EV fast charging is highest. To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, visit EVgo.com. Connect with EVgo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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SOURCE EVgo