Walmart added 27 new DC fast-charging locations in July alone, its fastest single-month pace yet. That growth pushed the retailer’s network past 100 locations and 838 individual charging stalls, putting it on the verge of cracking the top 10 largest DC charging networks in the country. Most shoppers still don’t know Walmart operates a charging network at all.
How Fast Walmart’s Network Is Actually Growing
Walmart opened 27 new charging locations in July, ahead of May’s 25 new sites, expanding the network by roughly 37 percent in a single month. That pace pushed the total location count from 73 to 100 by month’s end.
The network now carries 838 individual charging stalls across those 100 locations, averaging 8.4 stalls per site, with the 1,000-stall mark expected within a few weeks of the most recent count.
What Walmart’s Chargers Actually Offer
Every Walmart DC fast charger runs at 400 kilowatts and includes both a CCS1 and a NACS port on each unit, giving any EV a compatible connection without requiring a separate adapter regardless of port type.
Walmart sources its hardware from two suppliers, ABB and Alpitronic, deploying the ABB A400 and Alpitronic HYC400 models depending on location, with ABB’s deployment pace recently catching up to Alpitronic’s.
Technician’s Note: Check a specific Walmart location’s stall count before planning a stop during peak shopping hours. Standard locations run four dual-head chargers for eight stalls total, while larger sites can offer up to 16.
Why A Retailer Is Building Charging Infrastructure At This Scale
Retail-anchored charging locations keep EV drivers on-site during a 20 to 30 minute charging session, a dwell time that directly benefits a retailer positioned to capture that spending inside the store.
Walmart’s approach mirrors similar retail-charging partnerships already running at Pilot Flying J travel centers and Brixmor shopping centers, where charging access functions as a customer draw rather than a standalone business line.
What This Means For Trip Planning
A network built around dual-port hardware at every stall removes one common failure point drivers face at older single-standard stations, where a mismatched connector type can strand a vehicle despite an apparently available charger.
Checking Walmart’s current location count against a planned route makes sense specifically because the network has grown so quickly. A route mapped even a few months ago may already be missing newly opened stations.
Common Questions About Walmart’s Charging Network
How large is Walmart’s EV charging network as of August 2026?
As of the most recent monthly count, Walmart operates 100 charging locations with 838 individual stalls nationwide, after adding 27 new locations in July 2026, its fastest single-month expansion yet.
Do Walmart’s chargers work with both CCS and NACS-equipped EVs?
Yes. Every Walmart DC fast charger includes both a CCS1 and a NACS port on each unit, running at 400 kilowatts, so any EV can connect without a separate adapter regardless of its native port type.
Who manufactures the charging hardware at Walmart locations?
Walmart sources its 400kW chargers from two suppliers, ABB and Alpitronic, deploying the ABB A400 and Alpitronic HYC400 models depending on the specific location.
