EVgo announced a significant expansion of its fast‑charging network, committing to add at least 150 high‑power stalls each year through 2035. The rollout will place up to 16 350‑kW chargers at selected Kroger Family of Stores locations, including Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, and Smith’s Food and Drug. The first new charging site under the expanded program is already operational in Salt Lake City, Utah, and additional sites are targeted in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, Washington, and other states.
The partnership, which began in 2022, now deepens EVgo’s presence in high‑traffic retail locations. By embedding chargers in grocery stores, EVgo can capture longer dwell times, improving stall utilization and throughput per stall—key levers for supporting its long‑term margin expansion goals.
EVgo’s Q3 2025 earnings showed a 37% year‑over‑year increase in total revenue and an improvement in adjusted EBITDA compared to Q3 2024, underscoring the company’s ability to grow revenue while tightening costs. The expansion with Kroger is a key driver of future revenue growth, as the company plans to grow its network from over 4,600 stalls in operation to more than 15,000 by the end of 2029, positioning it as the third‑largest public fast‑charging provider in the United States.
CEO Badar Khan said the expanded relationship with Kroger “introduces more fast‑charging options into Americans’ everyday lives. Kroger is the grocery destination of choice for millions of Americans. Adding fast charging to Kroger locations will provide the growing number of EV drivers an essential amenity – the convenience of charging where they shop while empowering drivers with the freedom to choose electric.”
The move aligns with EVgo’s broader strategy of deploying chargers at retail sites that generate natural dwell time, a tactic that has proven effective in boosting stall utilization and supporting margin expansion. The company’s network expansion, combined with its focus on high‑traffic retail partners, positions EVgo to capture a larger share of the growing electric‑vehicle market and to sustain its competitive advantage against larger rivals such as Electrify America.
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