(WTVO) — Electric vehicle owners will soon be able to get a fast charge at Meijer grocery stores in Illinois.
The grocer announced a partnership with direct current fast charging (DCFC) operator EVGo to expand its installations at Meijer stores on Monday, with a plan to place 480 new charging stations at Meijer stores in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Meijer currently offers EV charging stations at more than 35% of its locations.
“Fast charging should be an effortless part of drivers’ daily routines, and nothing is more routine than a trip to the grocery store,” said EVgo President, Dennis Kish. “EV adoption is growing in the Midwest, and by adding hundreds of new fast charging stalls with the region’s leading supercenter, EVgo’s partnership with Meijer shows our companies’ shared commitment to delivering an elevated charging experience for EV drivers living or traveling throughout the Midwest.”
Depending on the model, fast charging stations can output up to 350 kW and recharge a car’s battery in less than 30 minutes.