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US electric-vehicle charging network expansion

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In July 2026, reports indicated the United States was adding new electric-vehicle charging locations in Utah and the Southeast, signaling a push to grow national infrastructure. By early August 2026, Walmart’s self-operated fast-charging network reached 96 public sites, with 119 more under construction. The retailer’s rollout utilizes 400-kW DC chargers with both CCS1 and NACS connectors, primarily supplied by ABB and Alpitronic. Expansion is most concentrated in Texas, Florida, Illinois, and North Carolina. Walmart funds this initiative through corporate cash flow, which protects the rollout from proposed federal funding cuts. Analysts noted that high utilization rates—reaching 70-80% during peak hours in dense urban markets—are driving a sector-wide shift toward using real-time performance metrics, such as dwell-time and turn-away rates, for site selection. Simultaneously, charging provider EVgo announced an expansion to add over 500 fast-charging stalls across 90 Brixmor Property Group shopping centers. Once completed, approximately 25% of Brixmor’s sites will host EVgo chargers, with each location potentially including up to 12 high-power units. This rollout will span several states, including Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas. By late August 2026, Walmart reached a new milestone, expanding its company-owned and operated fast-charging stations to 100 locations across 20 U.S. states, with the 100th site opening in Monument, Colorado. These sites typically feature between eight and 16 stalls. Charging sessions are managed via the Walmart app, and Walmart+ loyalty members are eligible for discounted rates. In September 2026, the expansion of US charging infrastructure continued through both private and public efforts. While the second Trump administration paused the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, a judicial ruling has since released some funds. In Minnesota, the Department of Transportation is investing over $41 million to place fast-charging stations every 50 to 75 miles along major highways.

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