EVGo opens first DCFC deployed through Toyota’s “Empact” vision. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Mar. 11, 2025 A 2025 bZ4X charging on an EVGo DCFC. EVgo and Toyota announce the opening of the first DC fast charging (DCFC) stations in Baldwin Park and Sacramento, California, built through Toyota’s “Empact” vision. The new co-branded stations, owned and operated by EVgo, each serve up to eight vehicles simultaneously and exclusively feature 350kW fast chargers. Simultaneous means split so 175 KW peak rates if there are two EVs drawing from the same two charger feeds. First revealed in April of 2023, Toyota’s “Empact” vision aims to help underserved communities to join Toyota’s broader mission of providing “mobility for all.” The strategy centers on three areas: Access to charging Providing affordable mobility solutions Reducing carbon emissions The newly opened stations will help provide convenient access to EV charging for members of the surrounding communities. Toyota stated the new stations are located near grocery stores, restaurants, and shopping malls. In addition to the infrastructure collaboration, EVgo extended its charging program with Toyota that provides one year of complimentary charging for drivers who buy or lease the 2025 Toyota bZ4X. Remember however, you can only DCFC twice in any 24-hour period before it will only charge at L2 rates. With EVGo DCFC prices ranging from as low as $0.33/kWh to $0.61/kWh, the affordability is still in question but maybe, just maybe, EV owners who charge on these will find a much more palatable price. A GM Energy branded EVGo station located at a Pilot in Bellemont, AZ.
I'd like to know their definition of underserved, but in the sense that there cannot be too many CCS ports, I guess I'll agree. Including Tesla which may not be open to all...
