USA: Wawa installs new EVgo charging site at Pennsylvania store
In total, the EV company has deployed chargers in six of the retailer’s stores across its network.
EVgo and Wawa have announced the opening of the first live EVgo public fast charging station at one of the retailer’s stores in Pennsylvania. The new charging station located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, powers four charging stalls through two 100 kW fast chargers and one 350 kWh fast charger, capable of simultaneous charging.
“Our partnership with EVgo ensures Wawa stores are able to provide convenient EV charging services along with other amenities drivers are looking for. Our store on Aramingo Avenue provides EV charging services to Philadelphia and is part of our current network of 80 stores hosting EV charging, which builds upon our mission of providing conveniences designed to meet the needs of our customers and furthering our commitment to sustainability through our partnership with EVgo,” said Vincent Cipollone, Director of Retail Fuels for Wawa.
The launch of this new station marks EVgo’s sixth charging site at a Wawa location, and was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and lineup of local speakers on-site on March 9th. Built in collaboration with General Motors and funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection’s Driving PA Forward initiative, this new station will provide an EV charging experience close to where drivers live, work and play.
“Many convenience stores are strategically located along high-traffic areas, and EVgo and Wawa are a great match - as a priority destination for customers seeking quick access to food and fuel. An effective transition to electric vehicles requires infrastructure and our work with Wawa allows us to provide ideal locations for customers, particularly in the dense urban area of Philadelphia where many EV drivers may not have access to home chargers. We look forward to bringing more sites online with Wawa,” added Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo.
EVgo and Wawa are slated to develop additional fast charging infrastructure in the state, bringing more charging options and working towards the goals of the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan. Moreover, the firms have two additional charging sites currently under construction – one site in Pennsylvania and another in Maryland – which are expected to be operational in the next few months.
