Volvo to cost up EV drivers at 15 Starbucks retailers

Drivers of electric vehicles will be capable to get greater than a caffeine cost at some Starbucks places this 12 months.

Volvo Car USA stated Tuesday that it is going to be collaborating with Starbucks in a pilot challenge so as to add about 60 EV charging stations at 15 espresso retailers starting this summer season.

The places can be scattered throughout the 1,350-mile route from Denver to Starbucks’ Seattle headquarters. Whereas Volvo is finalizing precise places, the charging stations can be not more than 100 miles aside, the corporate stated.

“We all know there’s a hole in public charging, and our shoppers do not need to sit at the back of a dimly lit parking zone,” Volvo Automobile USA Program Chief Alex Tripi informed Automotive Information. “It is a nice alternative to ensure it’s a managed expertise and provides them the facilities that they need and count on.”

About 4 Volvo-brand ChargePoint DC quick chargers can be put in at every of the Starbucks places.

Whereas all EV homeowners will be capable to use the chargers, Volvo drivers can use them totally free or at a reduced value, the corporate stated.

Volvo expects the installations to be accomplished by the tip of 2022. Tripi stated there’s a chance of increasing to extra Starbucks shops sooner or later if the launch is profitable.