What’s Happening: 7-Eleven, Inc. has launched 7Charge, a proprietary electric vehicle (EV) charging network and app that aims to provide fast, convenient, and reliable charging services at select 7-Eleven stores across the United States and soon in Canada. The company is building one of the most extensive and compatible EV fast-charging networks in North America, with initial services available in Florida, Texas, Colorado, and California.
Why It Matters: As the demand for EVs and charging infrastructure continues to grow, 7-Eleven’s 7Charge network will help address the need for accessible charging options. By expanding the network and using third-party fast-charging options, the company aims to make EV charging available in areas that have previously lacked access. This move also demonstrates 7-Eleven’s commitment to innovation and meeting customers’ changing needs.
Key Points:
- The 7Charge network offers 7-Eleven’s trademark convenience and accessibility, allowing customers to charge any EV make and model compatible with common CHAdeMO or Combined Charging System (CCS) plug types.
- The 7Charge app provides a seamless charging and payment experience and can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, or by visiting 7-eleven.com/7charge.
- Joe DePinto, President and CEO of 7-Eleven, emphasized the company’s long history of innovation and its commitment to meeting customers’ needs by providing EV charging convenience.
- Once fully expanded, 7-Eleven’s 7Charge network will be one of the largest and most compatible fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America, serving communities and customers at charging stations across its family of brands, including Speedway and Stripes stores.
Bottom Line: 7-Eleven’s launch of the 7Charge EV charging network and app marks an essential step in addressing the growing consumer demand for accessible and convenient EV charging options. The company’s ambitious expansion plans will position it as a significant player in the North American EV charging infrastructure, offering services across its various store brands and catering to a wide range of EV models.
