Red E Charge rolls out Plug and Charge across US network of 1,000 sites

Detroit operator Red E Charge has activated Plug and Charge at many of its dispensers, letting drivers pay automatically after a one time app setup. The network now spans over 1,000 locations and roughly 4,600 ports in 46 states, including 2,159 fast charge ports at 579 stations and almost 2,500 Level 2 ports at 600 sites, according to the Department of Energy. Red E Charge was one of the fastest growing DC fast charging networks in the second quarter, ahead of Electrify America, EVgo and Ionna.

Why it matters: Plug and Charge adoption reduces friction for fleet and public charging procurement by cutting transaction time and improving utilisation rates. Red E Charge's rapid expansion and feature parity with larger networks signals a maturing competitive landscape for CPOs evaluating hardware and software partners.