Walmart expands US fast‑charging network to 96 sites, using data‑driven site selection

Walmart's self‑operated electric‑vehicle charging network in the United States has grown to 96 public fast‑charging sites, with another 119 locations under construction. The retailer exclusively deploys 400‑kW DC fast chargers, each offering both CCS1 and NACS connectors, supplied mainly by ABB and Alpitronic. Expansion is strongest in Texas (37 new sites), Florida (15), Illinois (14) and North Carolina (13). Walmart funds the rollout from corporate cash flow, insulating the program from recent proposed cuts to federal EV‑infrastructure funding.

Industry analysts note that high utilization rates—70‑80% during peak hours in dense urban markets—are prompting developers and charge‑point operators to rely on live performance data for site selection. Global public‑charging connectors grew 28% in 2025, reaching 6.7 million, and real‑time metrics such as dwell‑time drift and turn‑away rates are now the clearest signals for adding capacity. This data‑driven approach underpins Walmart's rapid network growth and guides broader investment decisions across the EV charging sector.