Tim Hortons partners with FLO EV Charging for EV fast chargers

How retail parks can take advantage of the switch to EVs https://lnkd.in/dSFBzF26 How Retail Parks Can Take Advantage of the Switch to EVsAs the UK accelerates its shift to electric vehicles (EVs), retail sites have a unique opportunity to capitalise on this transition. With the UK...

⚡️ New Revenue Stream Alert! Why EV Charging is Your Next Big Business Opportunity! Are you in the retail, hospitality, or leisure sector? You could be missing out on significant revenue! A new report from Believ reveals that 37% of businesses are yet to install EV charge points, missing a chance to attract a high-spending customer base. The benefits are clear: Increased Dwell Time & Spend: EV drivers prefer to shop where they can charge. They stay on site around 50% longer and more than double their spend (from an average of £36 to £80 per visit*). Mitigate Seasonal Dips: Charging infrastructure encourages year-round visits, helping to stabilize footfall and sales, even in slower months. Boost Sustainability: Visibly demonstrate your commitment to ESG objectives, appealing to the 77% of consumers who prioritize environmentally conscious businesses. Concerned about upfront costs or power supply? The article advises consulting a Charge Point Operator (CPO) like Believ, as fully funded, zero-cost solutions are available to optimize your return on investment. Don't miss out on this growing market segment! Read the full report details and learn how to plug into new revenues: https://lnkd.in/ebdA8mbg #EVCharging #Hospitality #Retail #RevenueGrowth #Sustainability #BusinessOpportunity #ElectricVehicles #FandB

🚚⚡Milestone moment in sustainable logistics!  Tesco is officially adding its 1,000th electric delivery van to its fleet, deploying it from the Cardiff Extra store. This milestone is part of Tesco’s ambitious expansion of its electric home delivery network, with plans to grow the fleet to approximately 1,250 vans by spring 2026. We are proud to support this significant milestone in Tesco’s transition to zero-emission operations. Through the installation of charging infrastructure and the provision of our comprehensive Charge Assurance Service, we’re helping to deliver over 99% uptime across their expanding EV fleet. This achievement highlights the power of collaboration between infrastructure providers and fleet operators. Together, we’re laying the foundation for a cleaner, more efficient delivery network, and accelerating the journey toward decarbonisation. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e_hNPNK6 #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #FleetElectrification #SustainableTransport #NetZero

Convenience stores have been slowly moving into electric vehicle charging in recent years, but leaders from several companies said they’re having a tough time justifying continued expansion as consumer perceptions of EVs have shifted in the U.S. “The business case isn’t there quite honestly,” said Joe Hamza, chief operating officer for Nouria, during an industry roundtable in August. “We spent a lot of resources and money doing so, but we’re not getting the return right now." Joe Sheetz, executive vice chairman of Sheetz, agreed that “the momentum has slowed” with EV charging.

Great to see ChargeUK members Fastned quoted in this article on EV signage. ChargeUK has been working with members and Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom over past few months to ensure that the announcement made in July, to improve EV signage, is implemented in a way that really delivers what drivers and charge point operators need. Our CEO Vicky Read said: "This is a real opportunity to not only help current EV drivers, but build others' confidence in switching to electric as the infrastructure becomes more visible. We are optimistic that we will start to see this shift happening soon." #evcharging #chargeuk #electricvehicles https://lnkd.in/edBDn3Y2

WAIT, 0.29€ PER KWH? DID SOMEONE FORGET TO UPDATE THE PRICE TAG? Remember last week when I wrote about free charging being an endangered species? Well, turns out the supermarket rebels are making their comeback, just with a different strategy. Marta and me just spotted the new Lidl in Germany (Schwarz Gruppe) charging station in south Munich where I usually get my youghurt, tofu, etc. Station itself is a topf of the line Ekoenergetyka Axon Easy 180 with up to 180 kW of power output and already in use by networks around Europe such as Powerdot. Impressive but then I started to google just to realise that discount retailers are quietly building something impressive. Just read these numbers: Lidl's now operating one of Germany's largest retail charging networks with over 3,900 locations across the country. But the real story is the pricing. While the German market average hovers around 0.54/kWh for AC charging and 0.64/kWh for DC fast charging, Lidl comes in at: - AC charging: 0.29€/kWh - DC50 charging: 0.44€/kWh - DC150 (HPC): 0.47€/kWh That's roughly 46% cheaper for AC and 31% cheaper for DC compared to typical public charging prices! Not exactly free, but in today's market? That's basically a bargain. Why retailers are winning the convenience game: Think about it – you're already spending 30-45 minutes doing your grocery shopping anyway. Why not top up your battery while you're grabbing butter and bread? It's the kind of integration that makes EV ownership feel less like a lifestyle change and more like... well, normal life. The Lidl Plus app shows real-time availability, you can pay seamlessly through the system, and there's no mysterious pricing structure to decode. Simple. Efficient. Very German, actually. The bigger picture: Retailers aren't trying to be the next Tesla Supercharger network. They're carving out the "convenience charging" niche - the everyday top-ups that make EV ownership practical for people without home charging options. And in a country where nearly half of drivers live in apartments, that's not a small market. So yeah, free charging might be gone. But affordable, convenient charging while you shop? That's the new rebel move. Spotted any other retail charging gems lately? Let me know which retailer me and Marta should check next time while on the errand to get some tomatoes 🍅

Are EV's going to turn Convenience Stores into Ghost towns? A common concern among investors is whether the accelerating shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) poses a structural threat to the traditional convenience store (C-Store) model. However, what we’re observing in the market particularly among sophisticated and agile operators is not resistance to EV adoption, but strategic adaptation. Leading C-Store operators are proactively evolving their site formats to accommodate EV charging infrastructure. Rather than viewing EVs as a disruption, they see them as an opportunity to enhance the customer experience and extend dwell time, which directly supports higher-margin in-store sales. While fuel sales have historically been a key revenue driver, the economics of EV charging are proving to be complementary. Operators continue to monetize the fuel/EV charging, but the real emphasis and margin growth is increasingly centered inside the store. High-performing C-Stores are doubling down on curated snack offerings, grab-and-go food, lottery, tobacco, and other impulse-driven categories that thrive on foot traffic and extended customer engagement. In short, the most forward-thinking C-Store platforms are not just surviving the EV transition they’re leveraging it to deepen profitability and reinforce their role as essential roadside retail hubs.

YEEP! Lockers has launched the UK’s first and largest solar-powered parcel locker network, with more than 700 units already live across the country. Powered by integrated solar panels and long-life rechargeable batteries, the lockers are completely plug-free — requiring no mains connection or groundwork. Through its partnership with DPD UK, YEEP! will roll out 8,000 next-generation lockers over the next five years, creating a reliable, sustainable alternative to home deliveries. #OOH #ParcelLockers #DeliveryTechnology #SolarPower Noel Shapton https://lnkd.in/eci8htKt

GAS STATIONS are realizing EVs will continue to grow, and the time is NOW to install charging. The only question is whether to own and operate the charging, or outsource. More of them are choosing to own and operate, as opposed to most choosing outsourcing in the past. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gAYz6UUy Even as the federal EV tax credit sunsets on Tuesday, adoption continues to climb thanks to lower battery costs for OEMs, wider model availability, and lower ownership costs over time for drivers. Utilities and charging providers are also scaling infrastructure, ensuring EVs become more practical for everyday drivers. Rising fuel costs, climate awareness, and lower maintenance needs keep consumer demand strong, while fleets from delivery vans to school buses push electrification into the mainstream. Charging growth is accelerating rapidly. From fewer than 20,000 public points a decade ago, the U.S. now has over 190,000, with projections topping half a million by 2030. This momentum has convinced major retailers, including gas stations, to make EV charging part of their core business. Global Partners LP, with 1,700 stores across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Texas, now manages chargers directly, while Love's Travel Stops integrates reliability into its charging network at 650+ locations. Pilot Flying J collaborated with GM and EVgo to deploy nearly 850 fast-charging stalls at over 200 sites. Still, not all gas station chains are taking ownership of EV charging. Wawa, Inc. and Sheetz continue to outsource, partnering with IONNA, a joint venture of eight automakers aiming for 30,000 chargers by 2030. In July, IONNA reached a milestone of more than 3,000 contracted bays with the addition of EV Rechargeries at Wawa. NATSO argues fuel retailers are natural hubs, already trusted by drivers regardless of fuel type. EVinfo.net reported that NATSO, representing truck stops and travel centers, along with SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), asked the U.S. Transportation Department to amend the final National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program guidance to favor their locations. The economic incentive is clear: stations with convenience stores benefit from EV “dwell time.” Unlike gas fill-ups, charging keeps drivers on-site longer, increasing sales of food, drinks, and retail items. Retailers are designing spaces with Wi-Fi and seating to optimize dwell time. Want to learn more about EV charging? There's no better place than the EV Charging Summit & Expo, March 17-19 2026, Las Vegas. EVinfo.net is an EV-influencer led publication, offering sponsored articles, interviews and more to the EV industry. See samples below: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 Sign up for the EVinfo.net e-news: https://lnkd.in/gHq6iA2p #evcharging #electricvehicles

The process of adding the EV chargers at gas stations is inevitable and natural. It'll continue in proportion with EV ownership.