Walmart has opened its 100th company-owned and operated electric vehicle fast-charging site, at the Walmart Supercenter at 16218 Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument, Colorado. Walmart EV Chargers are now available at 100 stores across 20 states, according to the company. The count covers only sites Walmart owns and operates itself, rather than third-party stalls hosted on store property. Shayne Wahlmeier, Senior Vice President, Walmart Energy, called the total a checkpoint in a buildout aimed at putting chargers where customers already shop.
Highlights
- 100 company-owned fast-charging sites now live across 20 states
- 8 to 16 fast-charging stalls at most locations
- Chargers rated at up to 400 kW, per the company
- Both CCS and NACS connectors deployed across the network
A Charging Network Built Around Store Trips
Walmart has built its store-based charging strategy around proximity and app integration: stalls sit steps from the store entrance, and charging sessions are handled inside the Walmart app alongside the rest of a customer’s shopping.
“By expanding EV fast charging at Walmart locations across the country, we’re giving drivers a dependable way to charge while they’re in the store,” said Wahlmeier. “Reaching 100 sites is an important milestone, and our broad footprint positions us to make EV charging more accessible for communities while expanding the ways we serve our customers.”
What Hardware Do Walmart Sites Deploy?
Most Walmart charging locations carry 8 to 16 fast-charging stalls, with chargers the company says are capable of delivering up to 400 kW. Sites are equipped with both Combined Charging System (CCS) and North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, which Walmart says makes the network compatible with most EVs currently on the road and allows drivers to add meaningful range during a typical shopping trip.
Pricing and Payment
Customers start and pay for sessions through the Walmart app. Walmart+ members receive discounted charging rates, and the company says additional payment options are planned as the network grows.
Adam Happel, General Manager, Walmart Retail EV Charging, framed reliability as the operating priority: “When a customer pulls into a Walmart to charge, we want the experience to feel as reliable and effortless as the rest of their shopping trip. We’re proud to reach 100 sites, but our focus remains on building a network customers can count on every time they charge with us.”
What’s Next for the Buildout
Walmart says it will keep expanding in markets where customers need greater access to fast charging, working with local utilities and partners to bring new sites online. Current and planned locations are listed on the company’s EV charging site and in the Walmart app, and open locations also appear on Apple Maps, Google Maps, PlugShare, Chargehub, and Chargeway.
