General Motors has launched Energy Pass, a public charging feature built into the MyChevrolet, MyCadillac, and MyGMC apps that gives drivers access to nearly 70% of all DC fast chargers in the United States through a single account. Will Hotchkiss, GM’s head of public charging, introduced Energy Pass this week as a response to the fragmented charging experience that requires drivers to juggle separate apps, accounts, and payment methods across networks. The feature lets drivers find a station, start a session, and pay from one interface, building on the expanding public charging access GM has assembled through network investments and integrations.
Highlights
- Energy Pass launches with access to Tesla Supercharger, IONNA, and Electrify America networks, with ChargePoint and EVgo to follow
- Supported networks cover nearly 70% of U.S. DC fast chargers, plus many Level 2 chargers
- Plug & Charge is already live at IONNA Rechargeries and EVgo stations
- GM expects all new 2027 model year EVs across Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac to launch with native NACS charge ports by December
Which Charging Networks Does Energy Pass Support?
At launch, Energy Pass provides access to the Tesla Supercharger, IONNA, and Electrify America networks, with ChargePoint and EVgo integration coming soon. Enrollment is a one-time process. Once enrolled, drivers can access participating networks, start and end charging sessions, check live charging status, view charging history and receipts in one place, and unlock discounts at select networks.
| Network | Energy Pass Access | Plug & Charge Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Supercharger | At launch | Later this year, for NACS-native EVs via over-the-air update |
| IONNA | At launch | Live |
| Electrify America | At launch | — |
| ChargePoint | Coming soon | Planned for this summer |
| EVgo | Coming soon | Live |
How Does Plug & Charge Work?
At compatible stations, drivers can pull up to the charger, plug in, and begin charging while payment is handled in the background — no app interaction or screen-tapping required. The capability is already live at IONNA Rechargeries and EVgo stations. GM plans to extend it to ChargePoint this summer, while vehicles with native NACS inlets will gain Plug & Charge at Tesla Superchargers.
Part of GM’s NACS Transition
Energy Pass arrives as GM continues moving its EV lineup to the North American Charging Standard. The 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ and 2027 Chevrolet Bolt have already made the switch, and GM expects all new 2027 model year EVs across Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac to launch with native NACS charge ports by December. Later this year, an over-the-air update will enable Plug & Charge on the Tesla Supercharger network for GM’s NACS-native EVs already on the road.
GM describes Energy Pass as a platform designed to grow over time, with plans to add more public charging networks, in-app enhancements, and benefits and discounts.
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