State of Walmart EV Charging: June 2026 Update

Why It Matters

Walmart’s aggressive EV‑charging expansion lowers costs and widens access, accelerating nationwide EV adoption while strengthening Walmart Plus as a value‑added service.

Key Takeaways

• May 2026 saw record 61 Walmart EV sites opened.
• Average on‑peak price 47¢/kWh, 6¢ below national average.
• Walmart Plus members save ~5¢/kWh; combined off‑peak+Plus up to 21¢.
• Texas added ten new sites, leading national expansion.
• Network projected to reach 100 sites by early July‑September 2026.

Summary

The June 2026 update spotlights Walmart’s rapid EV‑charging rollout, with May alone delivering a record‑breaking 61 new locations and pushing total stalls past the 500‑mark. The video walks through each opening, highlighting pricing tiers—standard rates around 44‑51¢/kWh, Walmart Plus discounts of roughly 5¢, and off‑peak rates dropping to the low‑30¢ range.

Key metrics show the network’s average on‑peak price at 47¢/kWh, undercutting the national average by six cents, while the effective blended rate sits near 38¢/kWh. Hardware is split 54% Alpatronic Hyperchargers and 46% ABB A400 units, with Texas leading the expansion (ten new sites), followed by Florida, Georgia, and the Midwest. The average interval between openings is 7.3 days, and the theoretical maximum output now tops 51 MW.

The video highlights Super Center 988 in Loots, Florida as June’s site of the month, showcasing pull‑through stalls, a 2,500 kVA transformer primed for future growth, and real‑time charging at 84 kW. A sponsor plug notes that Walmart Plus members now receive a 10% discount at every location, expanding a benefit previously limited to a handful of markets.

For EV owners, the accelerated deployment shrinks range‑anxiety gaps, especially along Texas corridors and the Gulf Coast. Walmart’s pricing strategy and Plus incentives position the retailer as a competitive alternative to traditional fast‑charging networks, potentially reshaping market share as the U.S. approaches broader EV adoption.

Original Description

Landon details the Walmart EV charging network's progress during the month of May, 2026.

He has all the new site openings, state-by-state breakdowns, what equipment is being used in each site, and much more.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:58 Walmart EV Charging locations opened this month

08:40 Walmart EV charging state-by-state scorecard

09:19 Walmart EV charging network by the numbers

12:45 What's next for the Walmart EV charging network

15:39 Our Walmart EV charging site of the month

18:16 Outro

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