General Motors (GM) recently revealed its intent to expand electric vehicle (EV) drivers’ accessibility to vehicle charging stations.
The automotive manufacturer is planning to make Ultium brand EV charging units and will work with dealerships to donate thousands of those units to underserved areas.
The "underserved, rural and urban areas where EV charging access is often limited” will have an increased number of charging stations to attain the company’s goal of providing greater convenience to every EV user, GM told Car and Driver.
There will be three types of charging stations available online or through dealerships, ranging from 11.5kW/48amp to 19.2kW/80amp, which are intended for residential or private use, according to Engadget. The units will differ in their features, including models with a built-in touchscreen and camera. Deliveries of the first Ultium stations will commence early next year.
GM is also donating over 40,000 of the Level 2 charging stations to more than 4,000 franchise dealers to help service underserved areas, as selected by the dealership’s community, while also providing infrastructure for the EV market.
The move will cause the company to invest almost $750 million to expand charging infrastructure in residential, business and public places through its Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem.
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