Volta and Walgreens announcing DCFC at 500 locations

[tfitzgex]

https://voltacharging.com/press/volta-announces-collaboration-expansion-with-walgreens

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[Maquis]

I like how they photoshopped the charge station on the parking lot entrance where it would be impossible to use without blocking the drive.

 

[Stang68]

I like how they photoshopped the charge station on the parking lot entrance where it would be impossible to use without blocking the drive.

“HEY, I’m chargin’ heah!”

 

[Glen Boise]

Did you notice that they do not mention how powerful their DC fast charging will be? Will these be more "amenity" level, 50 kw installations or more powerful 150 kw or better installations? We need more of the later than we do the former. Many of us can get similar levels of charging at home with our 32, 40 or 48 kw chargers to the 50 kw chargers.

 

[hybrid2bev]

I like how they photoshopped the charge station on the parking lot entrance where it would be impossible to use without blocking the drive.

They obviously want you to park in the mulch. ?

 

[benk016]

Did you notice that they do not mention how powerful their DC fast charging will be? Will these be more "amenity" level, 50 kw installations or more powerful 150 kw or better installations? We need more of the later than we do the former. Many of us can get similar levels of charging at home with our 32, 40 or 48 kw chargers to the 50 kw chargers.

I looked them up. Volta has L2 and 50kw dc fast chargers. These are meant to be more for local use while you're out shopping, and not so much for people on road trips.

 

[Kevin P]

Did you notice that they do not mention how powerful their DC fast charging will be? Will these be more "amenity" level, 50 kw installations or more powerful 150 kw or better installations? We need more of the later than we do the former. Many of us can get similar levels of charging at home with our 32, 40 or 48 kw chargers to the 50 kw chargers.

The fastest L2 home charger, 48amps, is only 11.5kw. 50kw is still much faster.

 

[MachEGTPilot]

Did you notice that they do not mention how powerful their DC fast charging will be? Will these be more "amenity" level, 50 kw installations or more powerful 150 kw or better installations? We need more of the later than we do the former. Many of us can get similar levels of charging at home with our 32, 40 or 48 kw chargers to the 50 kw chargers.

The Volta charger at our Kohls is more like level 1 charging....... added 1%, 4 miles, in 17 minutes the other day....

I think I saw an extension cord running across the parking lot to the charger........

 

[Cherlin]

Did you notice that they do not mention how powerful their DC fast charging will be? Will these be more "amenity" level, 50 kw installations or more powerful 150 kw or better installations? We need more of the later than we do the former. Many of us can get similar levels of charging at home with our 32, 40 or 48 kw chargers to the 50 kw chargers.

In what world is 10KW charging similar to 50KW? I would like 150KW Stations, but 50KW is excellent for a station at a place your running errands. 150KW+ is most useful off interstates, 50KW is just fine in towns. If I can charge at 50KW while picking up my prescription that's excellent!

 

[dml105]

I looked them up. Volta has L2 and 50kw dc fast chargers. These are meant to be more for local use while you're out shopping, and not so much for people on road trips.

I'm of two minds. 1) 50kw while I'm shopping is fine - If I spend 20 minutes in Walgreens, that could probably be 50 miles of range added. Nice!

However, 2) when I need Walgreens, I almost certainly don't need a charge, and when I need a charge, I don't need a Walgreens. In my mind, the places that we should be adding DCFC stations is near highways where there are restaurants. Because when I need a charge, I will likely also need a potty break or food. Those two things are aligned.

 

[dml105]

Did you notice that they do not mention how powerful their DC fast charging will be? Will these be more "amenity" level, 50 kw installations or more powerful 150 kw or better installations? We need more of the later than we do the former. Many of us can get similar levels of charging at home with our 32, 40 or 48 kw chargers to the 50 kw chargers.

I think you are mixing Amps with kWs. No one has a 50 kW charger at home. That would be around 200 Amps.

 

[TRP]

I didn't read the link....sorry. Are these going to be free or need an account/app?

 

[Logal727]

They obviously want you to park in the mulch. ?

I though the same thing but then noticed there actually is a parking space in front of it, you can see the curb, now if this would reach the back of your car, that’s another question.

From my reading it seems Volta is primarily in the advertising business, they just use the chargers as billboards

 

[Logal727]

I'm of two minds. 1) 50kw while I'm shopping is fine - If I spend 20 minutes in Walgreens, that could probably be 50 miles of range added. Nice!

However, 2) when I need Walgreens, I almost certainly don't need a charge, and when I need a charge, I don't need a Walgreens. In my mind, the places that we should be adding DCFC stations is near highways where there are restaurants. Because when I need a charge, I will likely also need a potty break or food. Those two things are aligned.

Yep, Buc-ees and Wawa

 

[Mirak]

Every little bit helps. 50kW chargers at 500 Walgreens around the country would be great. But I highly doubt a 50kW charger would be free.

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