Walmart builds own EV charging network, opens 46 high-speed stations through June 2025
By Eve
Walmart has launched its own branded EV charging network, opening approximately 46 high-speed stations through June 2025, including four in Bentonville, Arkansas since January. The retailer, which previously hosted third-party chargers from brands like Electrify America since 2018, now operates all stations under its own brand as of March 2024. Industry observers note Walmart has overtaken Costco and established charging operators in deployment speed.
Why it matters: A major retailer entering the charging market as an owner-operator shifts competitive dynamics for CPOs and could pressure pricing across public networks. Walmart's property portfolio and capital give it advantages in site control and deployment pace that pure-play charging companies must now counter in procurement bids.