5 States Have Now Awarded NEVI Funding Grants
Nearly 11 months after all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia received approval of their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) plans from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), five states have announced final or conditional awards to applicants for a total of 120 sites, and an estimated 574 charging ports. The five […]
Circle K Installs First US-Made ABB E-mobility 180 kW Public DC Fast Chargers
Circle K, a global convenience store and fuel retailer, opened its latest EV charging site in Wytheville, Virginia, its first equipped with ABB E-mobility’s U.S. manufactured Terra 184 DC fast chargers.
Sheetz Surpasses 2 Million EV Charging Sessions at Its US Convenience Stores
Sheetz, a restaurant and convenience chain in the Mid-Atlantic, announced that it has surpassed two million electric vehicle charging sessions. Sheetz
Who Will Be the Leading DC Fast Charge Point Operators in the US in 2030?
The most logical companies — many who have already entered the EV charging operator business — are convenience store chains, travel center operators, retailers who already sell gasoline, and of course fuel retailers (gas station/convenience store companies).
Walmart Plans to Build A US DC Fast Charging Network at Walmart and Sam’s Club Stores
Walmart and Sam’s Club have announced plans to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible and affordable for Americans by implementing EV fast-charging stations at thousands of their stores and clubs coast-to-coast by 2030. Walmart’s almost 1,300 charging stations are already available at more than 280 facilities, and the company’s new initiative will expand access […]
Hyundai Exploring Branded U.S. Charging Network
Hyundai is considering launching its own branded EV charging network in the US to improve charging infrastructure for its customers. The network would be modeled on the partnership between Mercedes-Benz, ChargePoint, and MN8 Energy.
EVgo Launches “EVgo ReNew” to Enhance and Improve Fast Charging Experience Nationwide
EVgo, a public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), has launched an enhanced and comprehensive maintenance program called EVgo ReNew, designed to ensure stations across the network meet quality and technology standards.
Mercedes-Benz to Launch Global Branded High-Power Charging Network
Mercedes-Benz announced plans to launch a global high-power charging network across North America, Europe, China and other key markets. Deployment will begin in 2023 in the US and Canada, followed by other regions around the globe.
Toyota Partners With EVgo to Provide DC Fast Charging for bZ4X Customers
EVgo Inc. announced a commercial agreement with Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) to provide drivers of the new Toyota bZ4X battery electric SUV with complimentary charging at EVgo’s nationwide network of public fast chargers for one year.
Kia Partners With Electrify America To Provide Kia EV6 Buyers With 1,000 kWh Of Complimentary EV Charging
Kia America and Electrify America announced a partnership to provide Kia EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh of complimentary EV charging/energy at any Electrify America station across the U.S. Kia estimates that this will translate into 3,500 to 4,000 miles (depending on the vehicle model and various conditions) of driving for EV6 owners at no charging cost.