7-Eleven Revs Up Your Ride With Its Own EV Charging Network

In a move towards a more eco-conscious future, 7-Eleven has announced an incoming network of electric vehicle chargers across the US and Canada. With this new addition, 7-Eleven continues to evolve continuously with the changing needs of its customers in this new era of sustainability.
 
The convenience store first introduced 7Charge to some of its locations in 2021, bringing forward a one-stop place where people can get what they need and juice up their vehicles. However, it now seems like it’s growing into a nationwide network.
 
California, Texas, Colorado, and Florida are currently the only states in the US where you can find the 7Charge. Though, according to the company, once the network is complete, “7-Eleven will have one of the largest and most compatible fast-charging networks of any retailer in North America.” It has not given the exact number of stores under this venture, but InsideEVs points out that 13,000 company-owned and franchise stores span both the US and Canada.
 
The 7Charge supports CHAdeMO or Combined Charging System (CCS) plug types and has a maximum output of 90 kW. There is also a readily available app for on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store for drivers to use to make payments.
 
“For over 95 years, 7-Eleven has innovated to meet our customers’ needs—delivering convenience where, when, and how they want it,” said Joe DePinto, president and CEO of 7-Eleven. “Now, we are innovating once again to meet our customers where they are by expanding our business to provide EV drivers convenience of the future… today.”
 
 
 
[via Ars Technica and InsideEVs, cover image via 7-Eleven / PR Newswire]