Meijer has installed the first EV charging station at its store in Warren that will be followed by installations at its other stores in Allen Park and Holland, Michigan.
Each Meijer store will receive two charging stations manufactured by Coulomb Technologies that will be available to Meijer customers at no cost.
The installation of the plug-in charging stations designed to provide 120V and 240V charging options and meet the SAE J1772 standard adopted by automakers, is being handled by Waterford, Michigan-based ChargeNow.
Meijer, which is obtaining the charging stations through Shocking Solutions, the Midwest distribution partner for Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Networked charging stations, plans to install additional stations in 10-20 more stores throughout the Midwest in 2011.
Meijer senior vice president of properties and real estate, Julie Croll said that this is a very exciting step for Meijer as it continues to look for ways to expand its sustainability initiatives.
“Whether we are providing our customers with re-usable bags, placing rooftop wind turbines on stores or offering charging stations for the electric vehicles, we are committed to searching for innovative ways to be green,” Croll said.
