Electric Vehicle Charging Expands in DC, Maryland and Virginia

| January 22, 2015

Electric Vehicle Charging Expands in DC, Maryland and Virginia

NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), has announced that it now has 24 fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the Washington DC, Maryland and northern Virginia area with a 25th expected to be operational by the end of the month.

These fast chargers are potential game-changers as they permit drivers to charge their vehicles quickly while they enjoy nearby retail establishments and restaurants.

Stated Michael Krauthamer, Director of NRG eVgo’s Mid-Atlantic Region, “eVgo’s Freedom Station® sites, which combine DC fast charging with Level 2 charging, are the backbone of our reliable and convenient network designed to give drivers range confidence and make driving an EV easier than ever.”

The Mid-Atlantic network features a variety of charging solutions for EV drivers, including powerful fast chargers that can charge an EV to 80% capacity in a half hour, providing approximately 40 miles of range in just 15 minutes.

Twenty of the fast chargers are complemented by Level 2 chargers that can charge EVs from all manufacturers, providing multiple charging solutions for all EV drivers.

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