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GM to deploy 40,000 EV charging stations

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November 1, 2021

General Motors Corp. has launched community charging program to install up to 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release. GM and its dealers will work together to expand access to charging in local communities including in underserved, rural and urban areas where EV charging access is often limited.

This initiative, which begins in 2022, is part of GM's recently announced commitment to invest nearly $750 million to expand home, workplace and public charging infrastructure through its Ultium Charge 360 ecosystem.

The company will work with its dealers to deploy Level 2 charging stations at key locations in the dealer's respective communities, including workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, sports and entertainment venues and college and universities, among others. These charging stations will be available to all EV customers, not just those who purchase a GM EV. Today, nearly 90% of the U.S. population lives within 10 miles of a GM dealership.

The Ultium brand name on GM's all-new EV platform, propulsion components and charging ecosystem will soon expand to a brand of Ultium Chargers for residential and commercial use developed with leading vehicle charging specialist CTEK.

GM's family of Ultium Chargers will include:

• An 11.5 KW/48-amp smart charger.
• An 11.5 kW/48-amp premium smart charger.
• A 19.2 kW/80-amp premium smart charger.

All three Ultium chargers are Energy Star Certified, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Each charger features dynamic load balancing and can be upgraded over time through over-the-air updates with automatic download capabilities. The two premium models include a customizable touchscreen and an embedded camera.