ChargePoint vs EVgo (2026)
Rates, charging speed, coverage, and reliability — side by side. Updated Q1 2026.
ChargePoint
Rate
15–45¢/kWh
Peak speed
62 kW
Stations
30,000+
Reliability
88%
EVgo
Rate
29–45¢/kWh
Peak speed
350 kW
Stations
850+
Reliability
87%
EVgo Plus
$7.99/mo
Full Comparison
| ChargePoint | EVgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (pay-as-you-go) | 15–45¢/kWh | 29–45¢/kWh |
| Member rate | No membership | 20–32¢/kWh ($7.99/mo) |
| Peak speed | 62 kW | 350 kW |
| Typical speed | 7 kW | 100 kW |
| US stations | 30,000+ | 850+ |
| Connector | J1772, CCS | CCS, CHAdeMO |
| Uptime | 88% | 87% |
| Highway coverage | poor | fair |
| Urban coverage | excellent | good |
| Non-Tesla access | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Daily drivers who charge at work or in apartment buildings | City dwellers who can't charge at home |
ChargePoint: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ 30,000+ locations — by far the largest US network
- ✓ Found where you park: offices, apartments, retail, hospitals
- ✓ No membership fee; pricing is set by individual station owners
- ✓ Level 2 speeds are fine for workplace and overnight charging
What doesn't
- ✗ Not a highway network — Level 2 only at most locations (6–25 miles added per hour)
- ✗ Pricing wildly inconsistent: $0.15/kWh at one site, $0.45 at the next
- ✗ DC fast charging locations are rare and slower than EA or Supercharger
- ✗ No reliable pricing until you tap the station — planning road trips is guesswork
EVgo: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ Strong urban presence — grocery stores, Target parking lots, urban garages
- ✓ 350 kW stalls at flagship sites for compatible vehicles
- ✓ ReVolt program includes free charging in some apartments/condos
- ✓ Roaming agreements with other networks via PlugShare
What doesn't
- ✗ EVgo Plus ($7.99/mo) only pays off at 3–4+ sessions per month
- ✗ 87% reliability — similar to EA, well below Tesla
- ✗ Highway coverage is patchy; not a substitute for EA or Supercharger on road trips
- ✗ Smaller network than EA and significantly smaller than ChargePoint
Real cost example: 50 kWh session
ChargePoint
$7.5–$22.5
15–45¢/kWh × 50 kWh
EVgo
$14.5–$22.5
29–45¢/kWh × 50 kWh
50 kWh is roughly a 60–70% charge on a Tesla Model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Which should you use?
Use ChargePoint if:
Daily drivers who charge at work or in apartment buildings. No membership needed.
Use EVgo if:
City dwellers who can't charge at home. EVgo Plus plan makes sense if you charge more than 2–3× per month on this network.
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