The project will be completed by the end of 2022.
In the not too distant future, you’ll be able to sip coffee while your electric vehicle sips electrons. That’s because Volvo is teaming up with ChargePoint to build a network of EV chargers at Starbucks locations across five US states.
Volvo is using a range of chargers from ChargePoint, including the company’s Express Plus and Express 250 units, the former of which are capable of delivering up to 350kW of power. Volvo says it will re-power one of the automaker’sThe spokesperson also declined to put a number on the size of Volvo’s investment in the project. DC fast chargers, which can range from 50kW of energy output to more than 350kW, are among the most expensive types of EV chargers to install.
There are approximately 41,000 public charging stations in the United States, with more than 100,000 outlets. But finding one that actually works or isn’t locked inside a gated parking garage can be a bit of a scavenger hunt for a lot of EV owners., especially for people who don’t own a Tesla. While Tesla’s Supercharger network has been praised for its seamless user experience and fast charging ability, the opposite appears to be true for pretty much everyone else.