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Walmart opened its 100th company-owned fast-charging site, bringing its charging network to 100 stores across 20 U.S. states. The sites use chargers with output of up to 400 kilowatts, alongside a software platform developed internally by Walmart and operated through its main app.
IONNA received the highest rating among eligible fast-charging networks in J.D. Power’s 2026 study, despite having begun operations less than two years ago. The study showed an overall improvement in the fast-charging experience, alongside declining user satisfaction with Level 2 charging.