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BMW Plugs Into EVgo

Los Angeles-based electric vehicle charging network operator EVgo says that car manufacturer BMW has tied into its network, and launched a new program called BMW Charging Powered by EVgo. Financial details of the partnership were not announced, however, EVgo said that BMW EV drivers will be able to access public charging through one simple interface, and BMW will provide a $100 EVgo charging credit for new owners/lesees of its all-electric/battery electric vehicle models. EVgo said those BMW drivers will get access to more than 800 fast charging sites at retail and grocery stores, shopping malls, entertainment centers, and other locations; it also has access to more than 35,000 slower L2 chargers.