ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), has reached one million charging station locations in North America and Europe. The company said more than 10 billion electric miles have been enabled by the ChargePoint network to-date, which it said is the equivalent of driving around the world more than 400,000 times.
CharePoint “With more EVs on the road, ensuring drivers have access to reliable charging everywhere they need it is imperative,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint. “Enabling access to more than one million ports, on a network that has enabled more than ten billion electric miles to be driven, underscores ChargePoint’s commitment to delivering a world-class driver experience.”
Meanwhile, Starbucks plans to install EV chargers at 100 locations on a 1,400-mile route along Interstate 5 from Washington to California. In partnership with Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging, the companies will add chargers in “core urban areas,” and have plans to expand to East Coast markets in the future.
“EV charging is one of Starbucks key strategies supporting our environmental promise to give more to the planet than we take. In the U.S. today, Starbucks customers can enjoy their favorite beverage while charging at more than 1,000 licensed and company-operated stores that have access to nearby EV charging,” said the company.
Starbucks locations on the I-5 route will feature the Alpitronic Hypercharger 400, which are equipped with NACS cables and have the capability to support vehicles with a wide voltage range, it said.
In May, the Transportation Energy Institute’s (TEI) Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) released a report examining what consumers look for when choosing an EV charging station. According to “EV Market Insights,” four of the five most preferred site amenities and services of EV drivers were related to safety, including elements such as bright lights surrounding chargers and visible security cameras.
