What do EVs mean for the future of the gas station? Playgrounds and better food

To maintain the business of those who have abandoned gas-powered cars, fuel retailers in Canada and the world are not only adding charging stations to their existing locations, but are also transforming their stores into more pleasant hubs with nicer seating areas, stronger Wi-Fi connection, healthier food options and more.

Many of Canada’s largest fuel companies are already in the process of revamping some of their locations. Petro Canada has installed charging stations at 57 of their locations in the country, including hubs at 250km checkpoints along the entire Trans-Canada Highway.

Similar developments are happening around the world. In October, British Sustainable Energy Company Gridserve announced that it plans to open more than 100 service stations, or “Electric Forecourts”, in U.K. in the next five years, which will include charging stations, shops, cafes and showrooms where people can learn about electric cars.

Early adopters of electric vehicles are already choosing which fueling station to frequent based on nearby attractions. Paul Cobb, who co-owns a Kia Niro EV with his partner since March 2021, charges it at home because the only chargers near his house in Temiskaming shores, a small Northern Ontario city of 10,000 people, are isolated in a hotel parking lot.

“I want to stop at a place where I can go swimming, or stop and have a nice meal. Especially with a family road trip, it changes the dynamic.”

Why is there an assumption we're on vacation or free time because we stopped to refuel? Baloney. Most of our time in cars is commuting, and there is no time to waste getting there or headed home.

EVs mean that we don’t need designated energy distribution hubs. We can put chargers anywhere. The future of the gas station is being torn down to build condos.

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