Tesla Supercharger vs EVgo (2026)
Rates, charging speed, coverage, and reliability — side by side. Updated Q1 2026.
Tesla Supercharger
Rate
28–50¢/kWh
Peak speed
250 kW
Stations
2,000+
Reliability
97%
EVgo
Rate
29–45¢/kWh
Peak speed
350 kW
Stations
850+
Reliability
87%
EVgo Plus
$7.99/mo
Full Comparison
| Supercharger | EVgo | |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (pay-as-you-go) | 28–50¢/kWh | 29–45¢/kWh |
| Member rate | No membership | 20–32¢/kWh ($7.99/mo) |
| Peak speed | 250 kW | 350 kW |
| Typical speed | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| US stations | 2,000+ | 850+ |
| Connector | NACS (+ Magic Dock CCS at select sites) | CCS, CHAdeMO |
| Uptime | 97% | 87% |
| Highway coverage | excellent | fair |
| Urban coverage | good | good |
| Non-Tesla access | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Tesla owners doing frequent road trips | City dwellers who can't charge at home |
Tesla Supercharger: Pros and Cons
What works
- ✓ Fastest, most reliable DC fast charging network in the US
- ✓ Best highway corridor coverage — 2,000+ sites, virtually no charging anxiety
- ✓ 250 kW peak speeds on V3 stalls; Model 3/Y charges 15 miles/min
- ✓ Open to non-Tesla EVs at 1,500+ Magic Dock locations
What doesn't
- ✗ Non-Tesla EVs pay $0.04–$0.08/kWh more than Tesla owners
- ✗ Magic Dock isn't at every station — check the Tesla app before a road trip
- ✗ No Level 2 network; home-only for daily charging unless you have Destination Chargers
- ✗ Pricing is opaque — varies by location, time of day, peak vs off-peak
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
Supercharger
$14.0–$25.0
28–50¢/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 Supercharger if:
Tesla owners doing frequent road trips. 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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