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DC Fast Chargers
5,600+
End of 2025; ~16% YoY
Stations
1,080+
47 states + Canada
Original 2026 Target
10,000 chargers
Behind schedule
Valuation
~$2.45B
Siemens 2022 round
Total raised: $2.45B+ · Latest valuation: ~$2.45B (Jun 2022)
| Round | Date | Amount | Valuation | Key Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VW Dieselgate Settlement (4 cycles) | 2017-2026 | $2B | — | Volkswagen Group |
| Minority Stake Sale | Jun 2022 | $450M | ~$2.45B | Siemens Financial ServicesVolkswagen Group (re-up) |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Type | Open DC fast-charging (CCS-1 + NACS) |
| Max Power | Up to 350 kW per Hyper-Fast connector |
| Stations | 1,080+ stations across 47 US states + DC + Canada |
| Chargers | 5,600+ individual DC fast chargers (end of 2025) |
| Payment | App, contactless tap-to-pay, Plug&Charge (ISO 15118) |
| Roaming | Native integration with Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Honda apps |
Majority owner; committed $2B over four ZEV investment cycles per dieselgate settlement
Minority shareholder since Jun 2022 ($450M); board representation
In-app charging access via myChevrolet/myGMC/myCadillac apps from Jan 2026
Ford EV owners access EA network via FordPass and Tesla NACS adapters
Complimentary charging credits for IONIQ 5/6, EV6, EV9; native NACS port from MY2025
MBUX integration and complimentary charging program
Charging compatibility for Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler EVs (NACS adoption from Nov 2025)
Established as part of VW's $2B Dieselgate Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) investment plan over 10 years
Initial DC fast-charging stations come online across multiple states
$450M investment from Siemens Financial Services and VW values EA at ~$2.45B; Siemens takes board seat
Commits to add NACS connector to network by 2025 alongside existing CCS
Network reaches 4,800+ DC fast chargers across the US and Canada
Expands to 5,600+ chargers at 1,080+ stations across 47 US states + Canada (~16% YoY growth)
GM integrates EA's 5,000+ stations directly into myChevrolet, myGMC, and myCadillac apps
Reportedly responsible for ~85% of NEVI-compliant chargers installed nationwide