Walmart’s EV charging network added 12 new stations and 100 individual charging stalls in June 2026, bringing its total to 73 locations and 612 stalls across the United States. With new stations opening in 8 states ? including first entries into Utah, Nebraska, and Oklahoma ? the retail giant continues its methodical expansion of one of the most closely watched retail EV charging networks in North America.
The July 2026 update from the State of Charge team provides the most detailed look yet at the pace and strategy of Walmart’s charging buildout. At the current rate of one new station every 6.5 days, the network is projected to reach 100 sites by August 27.
The 12 new stations opened across 8 states during June. Texas added two locations to maintain its lead with 20 total sites. Florida remained in second place with one addition. Oklahoma entered the network with two locations, while Utah made its debut with three new stations. Georgia, Nebraska, Illinois, and North Carolina each added one.
| State | New June Sites | Total Sites | New Stalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | 20 | ~16 |
| Utah | 3 | 3 | ~24 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 2 | ~16 |
| Florida | 1 | 8 | ~8 |
| Georgia | 1 | 3 | ~8 |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | ~8 |
| Nebraska | 1 | 1 | ~8 |
| North Carolina | 1 | 1 | ~8 |
Walmart continues to use a dual-vendor strategy, splitting its deployments between ABB A400 units and Alpitronic Hyperchargers. After June’s additions, the split is remarkably even: 38 sites use Alpitronic (52%) and 35 use ABB (48%). This balanced approach gives Walmart operational redundancy and pricing leverage with both manufacturers.
Alpitronic Hyperchargers are known for their high power output and reliability. They are deployed at newer locations and in areas where Walmart expects higher utilization. The ABB A400s are well-established workhorses that provide consistent 350 kW charging ? among the fastest available today.
Walmart EV charging pricing remained consistent through June. The typical on-peak rate ranges from 40 to 52 cents per kilowatt hour, depending on local utility costs. Walmart+ members receive a discount of approximately 4-5 cents per kWh, bringing their rate to 36-47 cents. Off-peak time-of-use rates are available at select locations, dropping as low as 24 cents per kWh in Georgia and 29 cents in Utah.
For comparison, Tesla Supercharging typically runs 25-50 cents per kWh, Electrify America charges 31-56 cents (with a $4/month membership), and EVgo charges 29-41 cents (with a $6.99/month membership). Walmart’s pricing is competitive, especially for Walmart+ members who effectively get membership benefits without paying a separate charging subscription.
A significant development in June was the appearance of integrated credit card readers on newly installed ABB A400 units. Previously, Walmart EV chargers required payment through the Walmart app. The addition of credit card terminals ? spotted at the Bloomington, Minnesota location and tested at the Springdale, Arkansas headquarters ? makes the network accessible to walk-up users who may not have the app installed.
This is a meaningful improvement for road trippers and less tech-savvy drivers. While no official timetable has been announced for retrofitting existing stations, the factory-installed readers on new units suggest this will become standard going forward.
A notable personnel change at Walmart may signal broader ambitions. Nicholas Kogan, formerly group director for energy strategy and business development at Walmart Energy, has transitioned to group director of Walmart Global Energy Enablement. His new job description includes the line: “responsible for establishing Walmart Energy as an enterprise capability serving Walmart US, Sam’s Club, and Walmart International.”
This strongly suggests that Walmart EV charging is being designed as a global platform, with potential expansion into Canada, Mexico, and possibly further abroad. While no specific timelines have been announced, the organizational structure is now in place to support international growth.
Walmart revealed several new “coming soon” locations in June, including:
The addition of California is particularly significant. As the largest EV market in the United States, Walmart’s entry into California charging could dramatically accelerate the network’s utilization and visibility.
Walmart’s charging network represents a new model for retail EV charging. Unlike Tesla’s proprietary network or Electrify America’s standalone stations, Walmart leverages its existing real estate, customer traffic, and operational infrastructure to build charging at significantly lower cost per location.
The network’s growth rate ? 100 stalls added in June alone ? demonstrates the scalability of this approach. If Walmart maintains its current pace of one new station every 6.5 days, the network could reach 150 locations by mid-2027. And with international expansion on the horizon, the Walmart charging network could become one of the largest retail-affiliated EV charging operations in the world.
For charging hardware manufacturers like EVCUBE, the dual-vendor strategy and volume purchasing power Walmart brings means there are significant opportunities for suppliers who can deliver reliable, high-power charging solutions at scale.
