Georgia Power has upgraded its fast-charging capabilities at 11 different electric vehicle (EV) Direct Current (DC) charging locations across metro Atlanta and South Georgia.
Chargers at common shopping areas and restaurants including Kroger, Chick-fil-A and Burger King, as well as hotels such as Staybridge Suites and Best Western Plus have had their power capabilities upgraded from 50 kW to 62.5 kW to save time and add mileage for drivers. As new technology becomes available, Georgia Power will continue to upgrade charging stations across the state to meet driver needs and reliability.
Since 2017, EV drivers across the state have completed more than 115,000 charging sessions using Georgia Power public fast chargers. Charging stations that have recently been upgraded include the following:
As part of a statewide initiative to enable EV adoption and connect communities, Georgia Power is building a network of safe, reliable, and convenient charging infrastructure for an ever-growing market segment of drivers. Charging sessions require ChargePoint authorization, which is available at www.georgiapower.chargepoint.com.
Georgia Power is committed to growing the electric vehicle market and is dedicated to providing customers with the resources they need to learn more about the benefits and potential savings of driving electric. Learn more at www.GeorgiaPower.com/EV.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower [facebook.com]), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower [twitter.com]) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power [instagram.com]).
