Kroger Adds 3,000+ EV Chargers at Stores Nationwide

Your next grocery run could power up more than just your fridge. Kroger just announced plans to install over 3,000 electric vehicle fast chargers at its stores nationwide over the next decade.

The grocery giant partnered with EVgo to add charging stations at Kroger, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, King Soopers, Smith's, and other banner stores. The first location already opened in Salt Lake City with 24 charging ports, each capable of delivering 350 kW of power.

Additional charging sites will pop up in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Washington, and more states. That means millions of Americans will soon charge their cars while picking up groceries, turning an errand into a two-for-one win.

This follows a similar announcement from Walmart, which is adding chargers to stores in 19 states. Both retailers represent mainstream America, not environmental advocacy groups. When household name companies invest in EV infrastructure, it signals that electric vehicles have moved from niche to normal.

The timing matters. Many potential EV buyers still worry about range anxiety, the fear of running out of battery power with no charger nearby. While that concern made sense ten years ago when EVs had limited range and few public chargers existed, today's landscape looks completely different.

Modern electric vehicles routinely offer 250 to 400 miles of range per charge. Public charging stations have multiplied across the country, with many offering fast charging that can add significant range in under 30 minutes.

The Ripple Effect

This infrastructure shift creates a positive cycle. More chargers means less range anxiety. Less anxiety means more people feel comfortable buying electric vehicles. More EVs on the road pushes retailers to add even more charging stations.

EV owners with home chargers already enjoy the convenience of starting each day with a full battery, never visiting gas stations for routine refueling. Now, those who need a midday charge can top up while doing something they already planned to do anyway.

The partnership also makes financial sense for everyone involved. Retailers attract customers who spend 20 to 40 minutes shopping while their cars charge. Drivers accomplish two tasks in one stop. EVgo expands its charging network to high-traffic locations.

Salt Lake City shoppers are already experiencing this convenience at the pilot Smith's location. As more sites come online through 2035, the experience will become routine across the country.

The shift from gas to electric is happening one parking lot at a time, right where America already shops.