GM's Energy Pass unifies US charging networks: 70% of fast chargers in one app

General Motors has introduced two features aimed at simplifying everyday EV charging. At its Empower event in mid-June, the company unveiled the Energy Pass platform and Plug and Charge functionality. The former consolidates fragmented charging network apps into a single interface, while the latter lets drivers start a session without pulling out a phone or credit card — just plug the cable into the station and charging begins.

EV owners currently face a fragmented infrastructure: each network operates its own app, interface, and registration process. On a road trip, a smartphone might end up with five different programs, and card details have to be entered repeatedly. Energy Pass addresses this by merging most networks into one service built into the existing MyChevrolet, MyCadillac, and MyGMC apps. No additional software download is required.

Through the GM app, users get a single account for all supported networks and one stored payment method. At launch, Energy Pass integrates Tesla's Supercharger, IONNA, and Electrify America; ChargePoint has also joined, with EVgo expected to follow. Together, this covers nearly 70% of all US DC fast charging stations. Activation requires a one-time enrollment.

Plug and Charge works alongside Energy Pass. Once set up, the vehicle is automatically recognized by the station, and charging starts without extra steps. This removes the need to handle a phone, enter card information, or download new apps — the process is reduced to connecting the cable. Both features are designed to make EV ownership more seamless and accessible for average drivers.

GM representatives demonstrated the systems on-site during the event. The company believes these steps will lower barriers to electric vehicle adoption by eliminating a major pain point: the complexity of paying for and managing charging across different networks.