EVgo Blog

EVgo customer Jim Holtan is an Oakland-based photographer and videographer with a deep commitment to sustainability. Jim is an avid recycler and now has two Chevy Bolts at home. After falling in love with the power, responsiveness, and affordability of the first Bolt he bought, he and his wife purchased a second one to replace their other old gas car. Jim also had a rooftop solar array installed in 2020 to help power his home with renewable energy. 

EVgo is always looking for ways to make the charging experience even better for our customers, and now we’ve powered up our foundational Autocharge technology to work across the EVgo network.

Naming chargers not only serves a functional need, but it also creates a sense of connection and helps us pay tribute to environmental activists and change makers, in addition to highlighting local notables, favorite pop culture icons, and even EVgo employees (call it a workplace perk).

The EVgo team is committed to providing a world class charging experience and delivering on our commitment to 98% network uptime – we have EVgo boots on the ground that physically visit and conduct health checks on our stations in addition to the virtual team and machine learning tools that constantly monitor our network.

Summer heat affects all cars, including ICE vehicles. When combustion engines get too hot, parts expand and warp, oil cooks and loses effectiveness, and engines can even seize up. Thankfully, engine cooling systems filled with antifreeze do a good job at keeping engines from getting too hot.