# EVgo begins building Tesla Superchargers under licensing deal

EVgo, a major EV charging network, has started constructing Tesla Supercharger stations under a license from Tesla. This marks the first time a third-party network is building the famed chargers, using Tesla's connector standard. The move expands fast-charging options for all EVs and signals broader adoption of Tesla's charging technology.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/08/evgo-starts-building-tesla-superchargers-under-license/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:00:38 +0000