GM is making EV charging a LOT easier
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- GM unveiled Energy Pass at its mid-June 2026 Empower event, unifying multiple public EV charging network apps into the existing MyChevrolet, MyCadillac, or MyGMC platform with a single login and stored payment method.
- Energy Pass launches with support for Tesla Supercharger, IONNA, Electrify America, and ChargePoint, covering nearly 70% of all US DC fast chargers, with EVgo joining soon.
- Energy Pass is free to join and use, requiring only one-time enrollment, and includes a live map showing station ratings, hours, pricing, connector types (CCS or NACS), and whether an adapter is needed.
- Energy Pass users get 10% off at IONNA locations, with more discounts expected as the platform expands.
- Plug and Charge lets GM EV owners plug in and start charging immediately with no phone or credit card required—the vehicle identifies itself to the charger and handles billing automatically.
- Plug and Charge is already live at IONNA Rechargeries and ChargePoint, expanding to more ChargePoint stations this summer and to Tesla Superchargers for NACS-native GM vehicles via an over-the-air update.
Why it matters: GM EV owners previously juggled up to five separate charging apps and payment methods for a single road trip; one free enrollment now spans nearly 70% of US DC fast chargers, and Plug and Charge eliminates even the step of pulling out a phone. For competitors, the bar rises—seamless cross-network charging is no longer a Tesla-only advantage.
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