American automotive giant General Motors (GM) has announced a new community charging program that will see the installation of up to 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across both the United States and Canada as it seeks to catch up with Tesla in the transition to EVs.
The new Dealer Community Charging Program will focus on rural and urban areas where EV charging can often be limited, and will look to install Level 2 charging stations workplaces, multi-unit dwellings, sports and entertainment venues, and colleges and universities.
Each of its EV dealers with be provided with up to 10 Level 2 destination charging stations to deploy these at key locations throughout their local communities.
GM also revealed on Monday that its new line of three Ultium-branded Level 2 smart charging stations will be available to customers through dealerships and online, to provide more home and commercial charging options.
The new family of Ultium Chargers, developed in partnership with vehicle charging specialist CTEK, will include an 11.5 kilowatt/48-amp smart charger, an 11.5 kW/48-amp premium smart charger, and a 19.2 kW/80-amp premium smart charger.
All three Ultium chargers feature dynamic load balancing and can be upgraded over time through over-the-air updates and automatic download capabilities.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.