Walmart will add thousands of EV charging stations to stores by 2030

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The big-box retailer said it's in the process of identifying suppliers, though it plans to own and operate the EV charging stations in its national network.

Walmart's over 4,700 stores and 600 Sam's Club locations are located within 10 miles of around 90% of Americans.Walmart logo is seen on the shop in Streator, United States on October 15, 2022. announced Thursday it plans to add electric vehicle charging stations to thousands of U.S. stores by 2030.

The company announced it would expand its EV fast-charging network to Walmart and Sam's Club locations across the country, adding to the nearly 1,300 EV stations currently in operation at 280 of the company's locations. Walmart did not provide more detail on the investments. The big-box retailer said it's in the process of identifying suppliers. It plans to own and operate the EV charging stations in its national network. The company expects an average of four chargers to be installed at each participating store,

 

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really smart move. 10-20 minutes is the perfect amount of time to shop.

Problem is can they make full charging as fast as you oumpmgas full tank?

Awesome!

Have you seen the people that shop at walmart? They are all taking the bus if they're lucky.

That’s a little smarter 🏪

who pays for that?

Need more in Manhattan too ASAPY!

Sorry couldn't read this over the amounts of profit Zellers will have over them.

Hopefully they will add equivalent solar panels and battery storage to alleviate the increased need on the grid (and coal and natural gas powering it)

Weird because 2 Walmarts in Austin used to have fast chargers from EVgo but they were both taken away last year.

There goes gas stations!

Making companies like $CHPT look really attractive

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