Pilot Travel Centers opens 17 EV charging locations

The retailer aims to establish approximately 200 locations by the end of 2024 to improve range confidence and enable nationwide EV road travel.

Pilot Travel Centers, General Motors and EVgo have opened the first 17 locations of their previously announced national electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network.

Now available in 13 states, the network features provide EV travelers access to the same amenities offered at existing Pilot and Flying J travel center locations. Each charging station includes canopies to protect drivers, pull-through charging stalls, plug and charge compatibility, up to 350kW charging capability, and more.

"EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to have more charging locations along America's most traveled corridors. These new charging locations and the many more to come, will be critical for improving range confidence," said Adam Wright, CEO of Pilot Travel Centers.

By the end of 2023, it is expected that at least 25 Pilot and Flying J travel centers will feature EV fast charging, with approximately 200 locations targeted by the end of 2024.

In total, the network will include up to 2,000 high-power fast charging stalls at up to 500 travel centers across the U.S.