The two companies are partnering to build hundreds of new charging stations that will look similar to gas stations.

GM electric vehicle owners now have access to more chargers. Last week, the automaker opened up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers throughout the U.S. and Canada.  Drivers will need to buy a GM-approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) adaptor to be able to use them.

By Marleen Kaesebier and Miranda Murray BERLIN (Reuters) -Siemens plans to carve out its electric vehicle (EV) charging business, Siemens eMobility, as it looks to grow in the rapidly evolving industry,

Siemens said it would separate its electric vehicle charging unit to create an independent business that is more agile and better positioned to capitalize on opportunities in the fast-growing market.

Siemens AG will set up its electric car and truck charging business as a fully independent unit to pursue new partnerships and boost growth.

Siemens (OTCPK:SIEGY) said Monday it will separate its electric vehicle charging unit to create an independent business, as it aims to place its electric mobility unit on track to become more agile with more freedom to "define its focus areas based on business strengths.