Costco EV charging business?

[Deleted member 19354]

Has anyone heard of Costco is getting into the EV Charging business? One article said yes and one no

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[mikeinet]

they have gas stations... so don't see why they wouldn't supplement there with EV chargers.

 

[Deleted member 19354]

$$ I think

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

The CFO/executive vice president, in a Costco 2023 Q4 earnings call, said:

"As it relates to EV charging, we're testing it in a number of locations.
Not a whole lot to be said. You know, if there's a charge for it, it's going to be less at Costco. And we'll wait and see. "

https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-...-wholesale-cost-q4-2023-earnings-call-transc/

 

[leehinde]

 

[Deleted member 19354]

Very cool may I ask the location. Was it cheaper than others?

 

[AKgrampy]

Did they check you receipt on the way out?

 

[RickMachE]

No, they aren't getting into the charging business. A few locations have chargers.

https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/features/costco-wont-add-ev-charging-stations

 

[generaltso]

Very cool may I ask the location. Was it cheaper than others?

It's in the reddit post.

 

[Nikos]

It's in the reddit post.

Which app are you using for this location of Costco?
Plug Share, Charge point??

 

[Nikos]

Folks, I just saw my first Mercedes DCFC stations, yesterday. It was at Bucee's in Florence SC. Opposite side of Bucee's from the Tesla chargers.
I had to do some digging. Are listed in the ChargePoint network. They are the 400kwh stations. Anyone can use them. Build for the Merc owners specifically.
If you have deep pockets, the rate is $45.66 for 15 minutes.

 

[generaltso]

Which app are you using for this location of Costco?
Plug Share, Charge point??

It's not me. But that's also in the post.

 

[RickMachE]

Folks, I just saw my first Mercedes DCFC stations, yesterday. It was at Bucee's in Florence SC. Opposite side of Bucee's from the Tesla chargers.
I had to do some digging. Are listed in the ChargePoint network. They are the 400kwh stations. Anyone can use them. Build for the Merc owners specifically.
If you have deep pockets, the rate is $45.66 for 15 minutes.

Your rate information is not accurate. You need to tap to see the actual rate. I reported that just now.

PlugShare shows $0.43 per kWh. https://www.plugshare.com/location/574448

 

[hartmms]

When most home owners can charge for way less at home than in public, I would think the value proposition for Costco to offer DC fast charge widely is not there. It would be interesting to see how many Costco shoppers don't own a home with a garage and own an EV who can only charge in public. I'd bet that number is small.

 

[geeklifer]

When most home owners can charge for way less at home than in public, I would think the value proposition for Costco to offer DC fast charge widely is not there. It would be interesting to see how many Costco shoppers don't own a home with a garage and own an EV who can only charge in public. I'd bet that number is small.

True. I likely wouldn't use it on my regular Costco trips. If I knew that all (or most) Costcos had charging though, that would likely factor into my route planning for longer trips.

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