Pilot, GM and EVgo Pass 300 Highway EV Charging Sites

If you have been nervous about taking an EV on a long highway trip, the math just got better. The Pilot, GM and EVgo charging network — the partnership that put fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J travel centers — has crossed 300 locations with 1,300 fast-charging stalls across 40 states. For drivers who rely on highway EV charging, that is the kind of milestone that changes how you plan a summer road trip.

What 300 Sites Mean for Highway EV Charging

The network launched in 2022 and now spans roughly 75% of the contiguous United States, covering more than 2.2 million square miles. That is the difference between hoping a charger exists along your route and knowing one almost certainly does.

The companies are also more than halfway toward their original goal of installing up to 2,000 fast-charging stalls across up to 500 locations nationwide. "Crossing 300 Pilot and EVgo fast-charging locations is an important milestone because it gives EV drivers more of what they need most on the road: simple, convenient and dependable charging," said William Hotchkiss, GM's head of public charging.

For context on how much this matters, public fast-charging utilization is climbing nationwide, and drivers are using stations more often than they did a year ago. A network at this scale is part of why range anxiety has shifted from "will I find a charger" to "will there be a free one when I arrive."

Why Travel Centers Work for EV Charging

Travel centers are the right home for fast chargers because charging time stops being dead time. At a Pilot or Flying J, the 20 to 30 minutes a typical fast-charging stop takes overlaps with a coffee run, a bathroom break, or a meal — so the stop costs you almost nothing extra versus a gas fill-up.

Pilot has leaned into that experience, earning a Plugshare score of 9.41 out of 10 as of July 2026, one of the highest ratings among charging networks. "Pilot is making the most of all drivers' miles by making long-distance EV travel more accessible and reliable than ever," said Scott Hundley, director of light duty EV and infrastructure at Pilot.

The amenities matter more than they get credit for. Well-lit lots, clean restrooms, and food options are what separate a charger you use once from a charger you route around. That is the same logic behind the growing trend of chargers near retail and convenience destinations, and it is why highway stops are becoming the backbone of long-distance EV travel.

What This Means for Your Next Road Trip

For EV owners, the practical takeaway is simple: highway EV charging now covers the routes most Americans actually drive. With 300 sites across 40 states, a cross-country trip no longer requires obsessive spreadsheet planning — though it still pays to check the network maps and apps before you leave, especially during peak summer weekends.

The partnership is also a sign of where the industry is heading. EVgo is separately adding Tesla V4 Superchargers to its urban network this year, while this highway buildout keeps expanding toward its 500-location target. "Drivers are choosing EVs for their summer travel plans, and access to convenient and reliable public charging empowers that choice," said Dennis Kish, president of EVgo.

The next milestone — 400 sites, then the full 500 — will come faster than the first 300, because the playbook is proven. For anyone on the fence about going electric, the network that got you there on gas now follows you on electrons. That is the kind of progress that shows up on the odometer, not just in press releases.