Sales of electric vehicles are at an all-time high making the rise of electric cars a new opportunity for convenience retailers with its increase in popularity and available funding.

Charging stations are visible on charging apps and Google Maps. Convenience stores are accessible for most EV drivers who seek fast charging solutions on the road.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and Department of Energy announced in 2020 that 
$5 billion would be available under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. This program will provide funding, regulations, and guidelines for states to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish an interconnected network to facilitate data collection, access, and reliability.

Electric vehicle owners are likelier to visit your store for food and other goods since charging times vary.

The EV charging station is a place where you can build your loyalty program. Promotions will increase foot traffic, drive profitable in-store sales and grow loyalty programs.