Walmart Opens 100th EV Charging Station in 20 States
Walmart just hit a major milestone in America's electric vehicle future, opening its 100th fast-charging station less than two years after launching the program. The retail giant is now second only to Tesla in deploying new charging ports across the country.
Walmart is making it easier than ever to go electric, and they're doing it faster than almost anyone expected.
The retail giant celebrated opening its 100th electric vehicle charging station last week in Monument, Colorado. What makes this milestone remarkable is that Walmart had zero branded chargers at its locations just two years ago.
The company now operates charging stations across 20 states, adding three new states in the past month alone. Each location features powerful 400-kilowatt chargers that can handle up to eight vehicles simultaneously, giving shoppers a full charge while they grab groceries.
"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 Shayne Wahlmeier, Senior Vice President of Walmart Energy. The stations use modern all-in-one dispensers that work with both major plug types, eliminating the frustrating adapter hunt many EV drivers know too well.
The pricing is competitive too. Charging averages 43 cents per kilowatt-hour, and Walmart+ members get an additional 10% discount. Payment happens through the Walmart mobile app, making the whole process seamless.
The Ripple Effect
Walmart's aggressive expansion is reshaping America's charging landscape in ways that benefit everyone. During the second quarter of this year, only Tesla installed more new charging ports than Walmart. The company deployed 612 charging stalls in just the first half of 2026.
This matters because range anxiety remains one of the biggest barriers keeping people from switching to electric vehicles. When shoppers see reliable, fast chargers at stores they already visit regularly, going electric becomes less daunting. Walmart's massive footprint means millions of Americans now live near a fast-charging station, even in smaller communities that automakers might overlook.
The company isn't slowing down either. Hundreds more stations are already in the pipeline, turning an everyday errand into an opportunity to power up sustainably.
For the millions of Americans considering an electric vehicle, one of the biggest obstacles just got a whole lot smaller.
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This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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