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Meijer rolls out first EVgo electric vehicle charging stations

Public fast-charge units launch at stores in Michigan, Ohio

Russell Redman

February 2, 2022

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EVgo stations at Meijer stores, including the Fairfield, Ohio, supercenter above, can power up all fast-charge-capable vehicles now on the road, EVgo said.EVgo

Meijer has begun opening its first electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at stores under a partnership with public fast-charging network EVgo Inc.

Los Angeles-based EVgo said yesterday the initial locations are at Meijer supercenters in Michigan and Ohio. The companies announced their partnership last March, initially planning to start rolling out the charging stations over the summer.

Capable of 100 kW to 350 kW fast charging, the EVgo stations at the Meijer stores can  power up all fast-charge-capable vehicles now on the road, including Teslas, pickup trucks and new vehicles coming onto the market, according to EVgo. 

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Meijer has been offering EV charging facilities on its corporate campus and at selected stores since 2010 as part of broader environmental initiatives, including a nationwide shift toward a lower carbon emission fleet of consumer cars and trucks.

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EVgo's public network of 800-plus EV charging stations is powered by 100% renewable electricity.

“Our partnership with EVgo provides another way for us to serve our community and further our commitment to sustainability,” Erik Petrovskis, director of environmental compliance and sustainability at Meijer, said in a statement. “The EV charging stations provide a convenience to our customers and community, and we are excited to be a part of the transition to electric vehicles.” 

Related:Stop & Shop to add 50 electric vehicle charging stations at stores

EVgo said the Meijer stations will add to the 800-plus locations in its fast-charge network and boost its base of more than 310,000 customer accounts. The company noted that has the only public network powered by 100% renewable electricity.

“EVgo has long been committed to working with first-class partners to provide our customers with a first-class charging experience,” stated Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo. “Between our shared dedication to protecting the planet and putting customers first, EVgo and Meijer are a natural fit. We look forward to building on our recent efforts around the Midwest to keep adding more EVgo stations to Meijer supercenter locations.”

Overall, Meijer operates 258 supercenters and grocery stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. 

The Meijer-EVgo rollout follows the recent formation of the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition (REV Midwest) by the governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, EVgo added. The initiative, which has fueled recent traction around EV adoption in the Midwest, is designed to create jobs, lower carbon emissions and promote public health and safety, the company said.

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Russell Redman

Senior Editor
Supermarket News

Russell Redman has served as senior editor at Supermarket News since April 2018, his second tour with the publication. In his current role, he handles daily news coverage for the SN website and contributes news and features for the print magazine, as well as participates in special projects, podcasts and webinars and attends industry events. Russ joined SN from Racher Press Inc.’s Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers magazines, where he served as desk/online editor for more than nine years, covering the food/drug/mass retail sector. 

Russell Redman’s more than 30 years of experience in journalism span a range of editorial manager, editor, reporter/writer and digital roles at a variety of publications and websites covering a breadth of industries, including retailing, pharmacy/health care, IT, digital home, financial technology, financial services, real estate/commercial property, pro audio/video and film. He started his career in 1989 as a local news reporter and editor, covering community news and politics in Long Island, N.Y. His background also includes an earlier stint at Supermarket News as center store editor and then financial editor in the mid-1990s. Russ holds a B.A. in journalism (minor in political science) from Hofstra University, where he also earned a certificate in digital/social media marketing in November 2016.

Russell Redman’s experience:

Supermarket News - Informa
Senior Editor 
April 2018 - present

Chain Drug Review/Mass Market Retailers - Racher Press
Desk/Online Editor 
Sept. 2008 - March 2018

CRN magazine - CMP Media
Managing Editor
May 2000 - June 2007

Bank Systems & Technology - Miller Freeman
Executive Editor/Managing Editor
Dec. 1996 - May 2000

Supermarket News - Fairchild Publications
Financial Editor/Associate Editor
April 1995 - Dec. 1996 

Shopping Centers Today Magazine - ICSC 
Desk Editor/Assistant Editor
Dec. 1992 - April 1995

Testa Communications
Assistant Editor/Contributing Editor (Music & Sound Retailer, Post, Producer, Sound & Communications and DJ Times magazines)
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1992 

American Banker/Bond Buyer
Copy Editor
Oct. 1990 - Jan. 1991 

This Week newspaper - Chanry Communications
Reporter/Editor
May 1989 - July 1990

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