Walgreens (WAG) and Car Charging Group have expanded EV charging services to install charging stations at 13 Walgreens locations in Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida, US.
Both the companies also plan to expand their EV charging services by adding more locations in major metropolitan cities in Florida and other cities including Phoenix, Arizona; Akron, Canton and Columbus, Ohio; and Austin, Texas.
Walgreens market vice president Marlin Hutchens said environmental sustainability is part of the company's commitment to help its customers live well, stay well and get well.
"As more people choose greener, healthier lifestyles, we are excited to work with Car Charging Group to expand convenient EV charging options in the Orlando and Tampa/St. Petersburg areas as well as in several new states and markets to come," Hutchens said.
Car Charging Group chief executive officer Michael Farkas said Walgreens stores are ideal locations for EV drivers to top-off their batteries while shopping.
"Walgreens commitment to providing EV charging services to its customers nationwide is a testament to its support of environmental sustainability and of electric vehicle use," Farkas said.
The company will install Level II charging stations at the Florida Walgreen stores, which will provide 240V and 32 amps of power for an EV vehicle's battery.
