As electric vehicle adoption moves along, so does public EV quick charging, albeit at a slower rate so far.
You may have seen quick chargers in a parking lot somewhere, out by themselves in a row. Now, a new concept will act as a waystation while your battery is getting filled.
“We thought, there has to be a better way. We need to have purpose-built charging centers for EV drivers,” said Bill Reid, chairman and CEO of Rove Charging.
So instead of just sitting in your car, the Rove Charging Center is somewhat like a terminal at an airport. I’ll be an area to chill out with restrooms, and you can get something to eat or drink at what’s basically a mini Gelson’s Market.
“Unlike a traditional convenience store, our consumer is going to have a little more time. So to be able to have a fresh, in-store made green salad, or a sandwich, or sushi that’s delivered fresh each and every day,” said Ryan Adam, president and CEO of Gelson’s.
Traveling with a pet? There’s a restroom for them, too. And if your clean air vehicle is getting a little dirty, an on-site drive-through car wash is part of the facility. Lots of amenities in a secure environment. Ah, but what’s the electricity cost at this upscale space?