Next time you charge your electric vehicle in public, you might have artificial intelligence to thank.
General Motors is using AI and machine learning to help find the ideal locations for adding EV charging stations across America. It’s part of GM’s commitment to a future with zero crashes, zero emissions, and zero congestion, making it easier for drivers to consider going electric.
Growing EV adoption with expanded public charging access
Sales of General Motors EVs hit an all-time high in 2024, but uncertainty about how to find charging stations remains a hurdle for many prospective customers. To help alleviate that concern, GM has proactively invested in collaborations with other industry leaders to add more public charging options and improve the overall customer experience.
We’re collaborating with EVgo to build a total of 2,850 DC public charging stalls, including 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S. These locations will feature high-power 350kW fast chargers, pull-through layouts for easier maneuvering, and many will have all-weather canopies and bright lighting for safety and convenience.
Additionally, GM has teamed up with Pilot Travel Centers and EVgo to add up to 2,000 DC fast charging stalls at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers across the U.S., making it easier for families to do long-distance travel and road trips in their EVs. More than 130 of these locations are open so far. While charging, drivers can enjoy the dining, amenities and clean restrooms of Pilot and Flying J travel centers.
Picking the best new EV charging sites with AI
GM data scientists are using AI tools to identify strategic locations for new EV charging stations across the country. Predictive analytics and geospatial algorithms evaluate EV traffic patterns to select the best charger locations.
These tools approach site selection as a mathematical optimization problem. An algorithm evaluates key criteria including traffic flow and proximity to other chargers. GM also provides detailed maps to illustrate the model’s decision-making process. The model’s recommendations are then combined with expert insights to finalize the ideal charging station placement. Once the data analysis is complete, GM collaborates with Pilot Flying J and EVgo to make these precisely pinpointed charging opportunities a reality.
Thanks to AI and machine learning, GM is addressing the critical need for more EV charging stations in strategic locations across the U.S., helping to make EV ownership possible for more drivers than ever before.
Learn more about how GM is using AI to accelerate an all-electric future.