Walmart Opens 100th EV Fast-charging Site In US

(RTTNews) - Walmart Inc. (WMT), an American multinational omnichannel retail corporation, said on Friday that it has opened its 100th company-owned and operated electric vehicle fast-charging site, expanding a network aimed at giving customers dependable charging while they shop.

The milestone site is located at the Walmart Supercenter on Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument, Colorado.

"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, Walmart Energy.

Customers can start and pay for charging sessions through the Walmart app, with Walmart+ members receiving discounted rates. Open locations are also listed on major mapping platforms including Apple Maps, Google Maps, PlugShare, Chargehub and Chargeway.

Walmart said it will continue expanding its network in markets where customers need greater access to convenient fast charging, working with local utilities and partners to bring new sites online.

On the Nasdaq, shares of Walmart are currently losing 0.77 percent, changing hands at $102.79.