Walmart deployed 368 fast chargers in Q2, second only to Tesla's 1,185 in US market
By Eve
Walmart installed 368 new fast-charging ports in Q2 2025, ranking second behind Tesla's 1,185 and ahead of ChargePoint (333), Red E (315) and Electrify America (202), according to EV charging data platform Paren. The retailer accounted for 8.4% of new public fast-charging stations in the US during the quarter, despite holding below 1% all-time market share. Walmart jumped from ninth place in Q1 deployments, leveraging its 3,500-plus Supercenters footprint to avoid lease negotiations.
Why it matters: Walmart's rapid scaling demonstrates how retail site control can accelerate deployment timelines, offering a model for CPOs seeking anchor tenants with existing real estate. The retailer's Q2 velocity signals a major new competitor in the US charging infrastructure market, potentially reshaping procurement dynamics for equipment suppliers and installation contractors.