New charging station in Philadelphia is the
first operational EVgo station at a Wawa store in Pennsylvania
EVgo Inc, the nation’s largest public fast charging network for
electric vehicles (EVs) and Wawa Inc., a regional convenience store
retailer, yesterday announced the opening of the first live EVgo
public fast charging station at a Wawa store in Pennsylvania. The
new charging station, located at 3901 Aramingo Ave in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, powers four charging stalls through two 100 kW fast
chargers and one 350 kWh fast charger, capable of simultaneous
charging. The launch of this new station marks EVgo’s sixth
charging site at a Wawa location, and was celebrated with a ribbon
cutting ceremony and lineup of local speakers on-site yesterday,
March 9th.
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“Our partnership with EVgo ensures Wawa stores are able to
provide convenient EV charging services along with other amenities
drivers are looking for,” said Vincent Cipollone, Director of
Retail Fuels, Wawa. “Our store on Aramingo Avenue provides EV
charging services to Philadelphia and is part of our current
network of 80 stores hosting EV charging, which builds upon our
mission of providing conveniences designed to meet the needs of our
customers and furthering our commitment to sustainability through
our partnership with EVgo.”
EVgo customers charging and shopping at Wawa have the added
flexibility of going into the store for fresh, built-to-order
foods, beverages, and coffee or taking advantage of Wawa’s curbside
delivery through the Wawa app.
“Many convenience stores are strategically located along
high-traffic areas, and EVgo and Wawa are a great match - as a
priority destination for customers seeking quick access to food and
fuel,” said Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo. “An effective transition to
electric vehicles requires infrastructure and our work with Wawa
allows us to provide ideal locations for customers, particularly in
the dense urban area of Philadelphia where many EV drivers may not
have access to home chargers. We look forward to bringing more
sites online with Wawa.”
Built in collaboration with General Motors and funded in part by
the Pennsylvania Department of Environment Protection’s Driving PA
Forward initiative, this new station will provide a convenient and
reliable EV charging experience close to where drivers live, work
and play. Within Pennsylvania, public DC fast chargers are an
integral part to achieving the state’s climate objectives of a 25%
reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and an 80% reduction
by 2050. EVgo and Wawa are slated to develop additional fast
charging infrastructure in the state, bringing more charging
options and working towards the goals of the Pennsylvania Climate
Action Plan.
EVgo and Wawa have two additional charging sites currently under
construction – one site in Pennsylvania and another in Maryland –
which are expected to be operational in the next few months. Today,
EVgo’s public fast charging network in Pennsylvania features 40
charging stalls, 32 DC fast chargers and 7 L2 chargers.
With stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,
Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. Wawa’s partnership with EVgo
builds upon the company’s existing EV charging offerings and recent
milestones, such as surpassing one million EV charging sessions in
2021. Currently, Wawa offers EV charging at 80 locations across its
operating area.
A ribbon cutting ceremony took place at the new charging site
yesterday, March 9th, and featured a lineup of local officials
including Vincent Cipollone, Director of Retail Fuels, Wawa;
Patrick McDonnell, Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Secretary;
Christine Knapp, Director of the Office of Sustainability for the
City of Philadelphia; and Ted Brooks, Vice President of Investor
Relations at EVgo.
For more information around the locations of EV chargers within
the EVgo charging network, visit www.evgo.com.
About EVgo EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is the nation’s largest
public fast charging network for electric vehicles, and the first
to be powered by 100% renewable energy. With more than 800 fast
charging locations, EVgo’s owned and operated charging network
serves over 68 metropolitan areas across 35 states and more than
310,000 customer accounts. Founded in 2010, EVgo leads the way on
transportation electrification, partnering with automakers; fleet
and rideshare operators; retail hosts such as hotels, shopping
centers, gas stations and parking lot operators; and other
stakeholders to deploy advanced charging technology to expand
network availability and make it easier for drivers across the U.S.
to enjoy the benefits of driving an EV. As a charging technology
first mover, EVgo works closely with business and government
leaders to accelerate the ubiquitous adoption of EVs by providing a
reliable and convenient charging experience close to where drivers
live, work and play, whether for a daily commute or a commercial
fleet.
About Wawa, Inc. Wawa, Inc., a privately held company,
began in 1803 as an iron foundry in New Jersey. Toward the end of
the 19th Century, owner George Wood took an interest in dairy
farming and the family began a small processing plant in Wawa, PA
in 1902. The milk business was a huge success, due to its quality,
cleanliness and “certified” process. As home delivery of milk
declined in the early 1960s, Grahame Wood, George’s grandson,
opened the first Wawa Food Market in 1964 as an outlet for dairy
products. Today, Wawa is your all day, every day stop for freshly
prepared foods, beverages, coffee, fuel services and surcharge-free
ATMs. Wawa stores are located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. The
stores offer a large fresh foodservice selection, including Wawa
brands such as custom prepared hoagies, freshly-brewed coffee, hot
breakfast sandwiches, specialty beverages and an assortment of
soups, sides and snacks. Forbes.com Ranks Wawa as #29 of America’s
Largest Private Companies in 2021 and #12 on Forbes 100 Halo List
in 2022. For more information, visit us on www.wawa.com or follow
us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at @wawa.
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