A decade from now, transportation as we know it will be barely recognizable — and the opportunity for businesses to benefit is clear. We’re at the beginning of the biggest change in transportation since Henry Ford debuted the Model T, and it’s happening before our eyes.
The Biden administration just proposed the strongest-ever federal pollution standards for cars and trucks, meaning by 2032, 67% of all new passenger cars sold in the US will be electric. Tax credits are available for those purchasing an electric vehicle (EV), while public funds can help offset the cost of installing EV charging infrastructure for businesses. Now is the time for businesses to get involved in the shift to electric mobility. Mobile Electric Car Charger
Because EV chargers can be installed anywhere there is electric supply available, EV owners can plug their car in to charge and do something else while they wait — grocery shop, grab a bite to eat or even get a haircut. This means every organization can be part of the new fueling network by making an investment in EV charging — and we’re seeing it happen already. ChargePoint partnered with Starbucks and Volvo to roll out fast charging at coffee shops throughout the Northwest, while Walmart has announced plans to build its own EV fast-charging network at thousands of locations across the country. One major retailer that ChargePoint worked with found that adding EV charging tripled customers’ time in its store and increased customer spend proportionately.
For businesses ready to participate in the electric revolution, here are five important questions to get the right infrastructure in place to move forward with EV charging.
Modular solutions (which can add power or stations as needed) help you scale up charging availability. In most cases, it’s best to do as much as you can to prepare your location today, so you will be ready for tomorrow.
Convenience stores, retail locations, grocery stores and other types of organizations can benefit from the next transportation transformation. Will your business be a part of the next big thing?
Public Ev Charging Stations Michael Hughes is chief revenue officer of ChargePoint, the world's largest network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in North America and Europe. Read More