Walmart has rapidly expanded its in-house EV fast-charging network in the U.S., growing its branded DC fast-charging sites by 50% in two months to 31 stations and 224 high-powered connectors, with plans to install thousands of chargers across its stores by 2030.
Key Takeaways
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Network growth accelerates: Walmart now operates 31 DC fast charging stations with 224 high-powered connectors, up from 20 sites just two months earlier.
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High-power hardware and access: The retailer uses 400-kilowatt Alpitronic and ABB chargers equipped with NACS and CCS1, requires activation through the Walmart smartphone app, and generally charges about $0.48 per kilowatt-hour, with no card readers at stalls.
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Concentration: Texas hosts nearly half of Walmart’s current EV sites, with additional stations in Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma and several southeastern states.
