Walmart Commits to Electric Vehicle Charging

Geoffrey.landis writes: Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is making a big change to some of its parking lots: they plan to add spaces for electric vehicle charging at select locations in 19 states. (non-paywalled site here). The move follows up on a plan announced in 2023 to build a network of charging stations at Walmart and Sam’s Club stores throughout the U.S. While the company has charging stations at some locations already, it recently updated its website to indicate stations are coming soon to dozens of locations. Walmart said "With a store or club located within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans, we are uniquely positioned to deliver a convenient charging option that will help make EV ownership possible whether people live in rural, suburban or urban areas," according to Walmart Senior Vice President of Energy Transformation, Vishal Kapadia.
Walmart plans to have the nationwide network operating by 2030. Customers who want to use the charging stations must use the Walmart App to sign in and pay. The full list of Walmart locations that have recently opened or soon to open EV charging stations is here.