EVgo’s transformation from a regulatory aftershock of the Enron scandal into a powerhouse of America’s electric vehicle future is nothing short of remarkable. Launched in 2010 as a mandated buildout of public EV chargers in California, EVgo has since evolved into one of the nation’s largest fast-charging networks, now spanning 47 states and serving millions of customers. With strategic ownership changes, a high-profile SPAC public debut led by its visionary founder David Crane, and a game-changing $1.25 billion DOE loan, EVgo is poised to more than triple its fast-charging footprint by 2029. The company’s sharp focus on fast DC charging, partnerships with automakers like GM, and innovative customer software experiences position it as a critical player solving the “chicken-and-egg” dilemma of EV adoption. But as it scales, EVgo faces fierce competition—most notably from Tesla’s dominant Supercharger network—and the relentless challenge of turning infrastructure into profits.

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• I. Introduction: From Scandal to Infrastructure Giant
• II. The Origin Story: Born from Scandal
• III. The Early Years: Building When Nobody Was Driving
• IV. First Inflection Point: The Vision Ridge Acquisition (2016)
• V. Scaling Under Private Ownership (2017-2020)
• VI. Second Major Inflection: Going Public via SPAC (2021)
• VII. The Public Company Era: Growth Mode (2021-2023)
• VIII. Third Major Inflection: The GM-Pilot-EVgo Mega-Partnership (2022-Present)
• IX. Fourth Major Inflection: The $1.25 Billion DOE Loan (2024)
• X. The Path to Profitability: Understanding EVgo's Economics
• XI. Competitive Landscape and Strategic Positioning
• XII. Bull and Bear Cases: Weighing the Investment
• XIII. Conclusion: The Infrastructure Bet