DETROIT, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today General
Motors introduced Ultium Charge 360, a holistic charging approach
that integrates charging networks, GM vehicle mobile
apps1, and other products and services to simplify the
overall charging experience for GM electric vehicle owners. Ultium
Charge 360 builds on GM's existing charging efforts to provide GM
EV owners more confidence and convenience when it comes to EV
charging.
"GM agrees with the customer need for a robust charging
experience that makes the transition to an EV seamless and helps
drive mass adoption," said Travis
Hester, GM's chief EV officer. "As we launch 30 EVs globally
by the end of 2025, Ultium Charge 360 simplifies and improves the
at-home charging experience and the public charging experience –
whether it's community-based or road-trip charging."
Ultium Charge 360 is a holistic charging experience
offering:
- Access to Charging: GM will continue to work with a
variety of third parties, including charge point operators,
electric utilities and government agencies to make home, workplace,
public and fleet charging ubiquitous for customers.
- Mobile Apps: GM will continue to update the GM vehicle
mobile apps to provide an even more intuitive mobile experience
that makes navigating to a charging station, plugging into a
charger and paying for charging simple.
- Products and Services: To help ensure the transition to
an EV is seamless, GM is working to offer EV owners charging
accessories and installation services tailored to their lifestyle.
For example, GM will cover standard installation of Level
2 charging capability for eligible customers who purchase or lease
a 2022 Bolt EUV or Bolt EV in collaboration with Qmerit.
In addition to introducing Ultium Charge 360, GM also announces
continued progress on its EV infrastructure strategy:
- GM now has signed agreements with seven major charging
providers: Blink Charging, ChargePoint, EV Connect, EVgo, FLO,
Greenlots and SemaConnect. Through their GM vehicle mobile apps, EV
customers will soon be able to easily see real-time information
from nearly 60,000 charging plugs throughout the U.S. and
Canada, find stations along a
route and initiate and pay for charging.
- The first GM and EVgo sites are now live in Washington, California and Florida, nine months after a commitment to add
more than 2,700 fast chargers in cities and suburbs by the end of
2025 was first announced. Each site is capable of delivering up to
350 kilowatts and averages four chargers per site. GM and EVgo are
on track to have approximately 500 fast charging stalls live by the
end of 2021.
GM will continue to provide updates about Ultium Charge
360, including new elements and collaborations.
Ultium Charge 360 builds on the technology that is powering GM's
EV future – the Ultium Platform. This platform could enable a
GM-estimated range of up to 450 miles on a full charge2.
The Ultium Platform will power the Cadillac LYRIQ, GMC HUMMER
EVs, the Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup truck and
more.
In the last two years, GM has made several announcements
demonstrating its rapid advancement toward an all-electric,
zero-emissions future, and the commitment to making EV ownership
easier, including:
- GM revealed its proprietary Ultium Platform that will
allow the company to compete for nearly every customer in the
market today.
- GM committed more than $27
billion to EV and AV product development through 2025,
including $7 billion in 2021, and
plans to launch 30 EVs globally by the end of 2025, with more than
two-thirds available in North
America. Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet and Buick will all be represented, with EVs at all
price points for work, adventure, performance and family use.
- In July 2020, GM and EVgo announced plans to triple
the size of the nation's largest DC fast charging network over the
next five years.
- In March 2020, GM announced it is
adding 3,500 new EV charging plugs throughout its U.S. and
Canadian facilities for employees.
- In February 2020, GM made
enhancements to Energy Assist, making it easier for GM EV owners to
find an available public charging station and initiate a charging
session.
- In August 2019, GM announced a
collaboration with Qmerit, which manages a nationwide network of
certified EV charger installers, simplifying the home charging
experience. In collaboration with Qmerit, Chevrolet
will cover standard installation of Level 2 charging
capability for eligible customers who purchase or lease a 2022 Bolt
EUV or Bolt EV.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) is a global company focused
on advancing an all-electric future that is inclusive and
accessible to all. At the heart of this strategy is the Ultium
battery platform, which powers everything from mass-market to
high-performance vehicles. General Motors, its subsidiaries and its
joint venture entities sell vehicles under the
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac,
Baojun and Wuling brands. More information on the company
and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in
vehicle safety and security services, can be found
at https://www.gm.com.
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1Available on
select Apple and Android devices. Service availability, features
and functionality vary by vehicle, device and the plan you are
enrolled in. User terms apply. Device data connection required. See
onstar.com for details and limitations.
2Actual range
will vary based on several factors, including temperature, terrain,
battery age, vehicle model, loading, use and maintenance.
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