Target now hosts EV charging at more than 300 stores across 42 states, in what the company describes as one of the largest retail charging footprints in the United States. The retailer reports roughly 3,000 charging stalls in operation, with 35 additional sites under construction and more than 100 in development. Drivers can find charging-equipped locations through Target’s online store locator, which filters stores by on-site charging availability. The company says its charging footprint has expanded more than 200% since 2020.
Highlights
- More than 300 Target stores across 42 states offer EV charging, with over 3,000 charging stalls in total.
- 35 additional charging sites are under construction, and more than 100 are in development.
- Target opened its first fast-charging site in San Mateo, California, in 2017.
- The retailer says its charging footprint has grown more than 200% since 2020.
How Many Target Stores Offer EV Charging?
Target’s charging network spans more than 300 sites across 42 states, totaling over 3,000 parking stalls equipped to charge. By total charging ports counted collectively, Target’s footprint ranks between the fourth- and fifth-largest in the country, according to Paren, an EV charging data platform that has tracked record growth in U.S. fast-charging deployment.
How Target Selects and Expands Charging Sites
Target works with charging partners to determine which stores are a good fit, weighing market dynamics, the company’s own initiatives, local EV demand, and utility availability. That pipeline continues to grow, with 35 sites under construction and more than 100 additional locations in development across the retailer’s national footprint. Target frames the chargers as a convenience for shoppers, who can run errands or browse the store while their vehicle charges — a model that pairs charging stalls with on-site retail amenities.
Charging Available Since 2017
Target’s charging program dates to 2017, when it opened its first fast-charging site at a store in San Mateo, California. Most stations accept all EV models, and drivers can confirm compatibility for a specific station through Plugshare.
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