the worst part of ev ownership just got a little betterGeneral Motors has officially completed the integration of ChargePoint into its Energy Pass platform, confirming the addition of one of the nation's largest public EV charging networks to its unified smartphone ecosystem.As noted in our original article on the topic, which outlines exactly why this is so important, GM designed Energy Pass to streamline the public charging experience by aggregating multiple network operators under a single account. With ChargePoint now fully onboard alongside existing partners like Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, and IONNA, GM EV owners can find, activate, and pay for charging sessions directly through the myChevrolet, myGMC, and myCadillac companion apps without managing separate logins or credit card profiles.How GM Solved the Worst Part of EV OwnershipHow GM Solved the Worst Part of EV OwnershipSAN FRANCISCO, Cal. – Electric car owners will tell you the worst part about an electric car isn't range anxiety, it's the hassle of charging on the go. It's not what you might think either. The problem isn't wait times, or even broken infrastructure (itself an issue) but the integration issues between apps, chargers, vehicles and accounts. It's at best inconvenient. At worst: infuriating.In fact, just last week, The AutoGuide Show hosted Brent Gruber, Executive Director of EV Solutions at JD Power who explained many of these key issues, including how chargers can physically exist but just don't appear on your car's app or infotainment system due to an integration issue. Watch the full episode below.Colum WoodColum WoodExpanding Coverage Across DC Fast and Level 2 NetworksThe addition of ChargePoint significantly expands the functional reach of GM's consolidated charging software. Together with ChargePoint and other planned network rollouts, Energy Pass is anticipated to encompass approximately 70% of all US DC fast chargers. The ChargePoint integration alone unlocks access to roughly 60% of US public Level 2 chargers, providing broad coverage for destination and overnight charging. Many compatible ChargePoint hardware locations now support ISO 15118 Plug & Charge protocols, allowing eligible GM vehicles to automatically initiate charging and billing upon plugging in, without requiring screen interaction or app activation.the worst part of ev ownership just got a little betterTarget Strategy: Eliminating "Charging Deserts"Beyond software integration, the rollout represents the continuation of a year-long joint effort between GM and ChargePoint to deploy hardware in underserved regions-frequently referred to as charging deserts.AdvertisementAdvertisementTo date, the collaboration has added hundreds of fast-charging stalls situated along key travel corridors and high-traffic regional hubs:Elmwood Township, Michigan: Four DC fast-charging stalls installed near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, introducing fast-charging capability to a county that previously had none.Redding, California: Sixteen charging stalls featuring both NACS and CCS connectors placed along the Sacramento River near the Sundial Bridge.Winter Park, Florida: Seven fast-charging stalls deployed near Orlando-area attractions and amusement corridors.Upstate New York: Multiple fast-charging corridors connecting popular tourist destinations, including Lake Placid, Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes, and Cooperstown.Hardware Flexibility via OmniportTo ensure universal accessibility during the industry's shift toward the North American Charging Standard (NACS), many of these newly deployed locations utilize ChargePoint's Omniport dispenser technology. This dual-connector setup accommodates both native NACS and CCS1 vehicles directly at the same stall, eliminating the need for external adapters.GM's New Pitch: EVs Aren't the Grid's Problem, They're the AnswerGM's New Pitch: EVs Aren't the Grid's Problem, They're the AnswerSAN FRANCISCO, Cal. – Electric cars were once thought of as a problem for the electricity grid. Now General Motors says they're part of the solution. More than that, GM has announced today at their Empower symposium in the EV epicenter of San Francisco that it's rolling out what it says is at least one answer to EV grid load issues. And in an open letter to America's utility executives and energy policymakers, Wade Sheffer, Vice President, GM Energy has laid out a plan and is asking for broader cooperation.Colum WoodColum Wood