7-Eleven Inc. Launches Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
7-Eleven Inc., the world’s largest convenience store chain, has announced the launch of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select locations across the United States. The company is partnering with EVgo, the nation’s largest public electric vehicle fast-charging network, to install the charging stations.
A Growing Need for EV Charging Stations
The demand for electric vehicles is growing rapidly. According to the International Energy Agency, the number of electric vehicles on the road is expected to reach 125 million by 2030. This is a significant increase from the 5.1 million electric vehicles that were on the road in 2019.
As the number of electric vehicles increases, so does the need for charging stations. Currently, there are more than 30,000 public charging stations in the United States. However, this number is still far below the estimated 1.7 million charging stations that will be needed by 2030.
7-Eleven’s EV Charging Stations
7-Eleven is helping to meet the growing demand for EV charging stations by partnering with EVgo. The company will install EVgo’s fast-charging stations at select locations across the United States. The charging stations will be able to charge most electric vehicles in 30 minutes or less.
The charging stations will be located in 7-Eleven’s parking lots and will be available to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Customers will be able to pay for the charging services using their EVgo app or a credit card.
Benefits of 7-Eleven’s EV Charging Stations
7-Eleven’s EV charging stations will provide several benefits to customers. First, the charging stations will be conveniently located in 7-Eleven’s parking lots, making it easy for customers to charge their vehicles while they shop.
Second, the charging stations will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This will allow customers to charge their vehicles at any time, day or night.
Third, the charging stations will be able to charge most electric vehicles in 30 minutes or less. This will allow customers to quickly and easily charge their vehicles while they shop.
Finally, customers will be able to pay for the charging services using their EVgo app or a credit card. This will make it easy for customers to pay for the charging services without having to carry cash.
7-Eleven’s Commitment to Sustainability
7-Eleven’s EV charging stations are part of the company’s commitment to sustainability. The company has set a goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 25% by 2025.
In addition to the EV charging stations, 7-Eleven is also investing in renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. The company is also investing in energy-efficient lighting and refrigeration systems.
Conclusion
7-Eleven Inc. is helping to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations by partnering with EVgo to install charging stations at select locations across the United States. The charging stations will be conveniently located in 7-Eleven’s parking lots and will be available to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The charging stations will be able to charge most electric vehicles in 30 minutes or less. The launch of the EV charging stations is part of 7-Eleven’s commitment to sustainability and its goal of reducing its carbon emissions by 25% by 2025.