The electric vehicle charging stations Sheetz plans to install at five Pennsylvania stores are the first of their kind at American gas stations, CSP reports.
Placing chargers near where people live and work is considered an important part of reducing the "range anxiety" that could otherwise slow the adoption of EVs. To ease fears of batteries sputtering mid-trip, 350Green has been working with partners across the country to meet the rising demand for convenient charging options.
"Sheetz has made their stores a destination as well as a convenient place to refuel. Making charging part of the convenience store experience shows you don't need to sacrifice anything to own a cleaner car," said Mariana Gerzanych, CEO of 350Green. "Expanding the charging infrastructure beyond homes and public garages through partnerships like this one is making electric vehicle ownership a realistic option for millions of people."
The installation of the Sheetz chargers will be completed by the end of this year. A DC fast charger (480V) can charge a Nissan Leaf to 80% in as little as 25 minutes.
Original source: CSP
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