Walmart has reached a major milestone in the U.S. electric vehicle charging market, opening its 100th company-owned and operated EV fast-charging site.
The milestone was celebrated at the Walmart Supercenter at 16218 Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument, Colorado, highlighting the retailer’s rapid expansion into an increasingly important part of the American EV ecosystem.
Walmart now operates EV fast chargers at 100 stores across 20 states, up from 17 states just one month earlier. Less than two years ago, the retailer had no branded EV charging network at its stores.
Walmart is building its charging network around a straightforward strategy: put fast chargers where customers already spend time.
Most Walmart EV charging locations feature between eight and 16 charging stalls, with chargers capable of delivering up to 400 kilowatts. The network includes both NACS and CCS1 connectors, allowing the chargers to support a broad range of electric vehicles without requiring many drivers to carry a separate adapter.
The new Monument location features four charging dispensers capable of serving up to eight EVs simultaneously. The all-in-one units, supplied by ABB Mobility, combine the power electronics and charging equipment into a single dispenser.
Walmart currently relies exclusively on 400-kW chargers supplied by ABB Mobility or Alpitronic.
The company says the chargers are positioned close to its stores so drivers can charge while shopping, turning a routine retail stop into an opportunity to add significant driving range.
Charging sessions can be started and managed through the Walmart mobile app, including payment.
Some Walmart charging stations also feature card readers, although the new Monument location does not currently offer that option. Walmart says additional payment options are planned as its network expands.
The retailer is also using its app to make it easier for customers to locate charging stations and manage their charging sessions.
Open and upcoming Walmart EV charging locations can also be found through major mapping and charging platforms, including Google Maps, Apple Maps, PlugShare, ChargeHub and Chargeway.
Walmart is positioning its EV charging network as a relatively affordable option for drivers.
According to Paren data cited by Walmart, the average charging price is around $0.43 per kilowatt-hour. Walmart+ members receive a 10% discount, potentially making the network more attractive to frequent Walmart customers and EV drivers who regularly use its charging locations.
Pricing can vary by location, however, so drivers should check the Walmart app before starting a charging session.
Walmart Is Rapidly Expanding Its EV Charging Network
The 100-site milestone is particularly notable because Walmart has expanded its charging network at a rapid pace.
During the second quarter of 2026, Walmart ranked second only to Tesla in the number of new charging ports energized, according to Paren. The retailer deployed 612 charging stalls during the first half of 2026.
That growth puts Walmart among the companies playing a significant role in expanding public fast-charging infrastructure in the U.S.
The retail giant also has an important advantage over many standalone charging networks: its stores are already distributed across communities and major travel corridors. Drivers can potentially charge their vehicles while shopping, eating or taking a break rather than making a dedicated trip to a charging station.
More Walmart EV Chargers Are Coming
Walmart says reaching 100 sites is an important milestone, but it is not the end goal.
The company plans to continue expanding its EV charging network in markets where customers need greater access to convenient and dependable fast charging. Walmart is working with local utilities and other partners to bring additional locations online.
“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. “Reaching 100 sites is an important milestone, and our broad footprint positions us to make EV charging more accessible for communities while expanding the ways we serve our customers.”
Adam Happel, General Manager of Walmart Retail EV Charging, said the company’s focus remains on making charging reliable and easy for customers.
For EV owners, Walmart’s expansion adds another major option to the growing U.S. fast-charging network. With 400-kW hardware, NACS and CCS1 compatibility, competitive pricing and charging locations attached to thousands of existing retail stores, Walmart could become an increasingly important destination for EV charging across the country.
[source: Walmart]
