Atlanta-based EV charging provider EnviroSpark will partner with RaceTrac Inc. to install the fuel store company’s first electric vehicle charging station at 204 Grace Street in Oxford, Alabama. The partnership, which marks a shift in how Americans fuel their vehicles, is the latest illustration of EnviroSpark’s commitment to developing EV charging infrastructure nationwide.
The installation will feature two fast-charge, 180-kilowatt ports under a giant, all-weather canopy. Drivers can fully charge in 15 to 20 minutes and the plugs are compatible with all EVs. EnviroSpark and RaceTrac are planning additional EV charging locations in the near future.
“A truly sustainable future requires collaboration, and we are honored to partner with fellow Atlanta-based company, RaceTrac, to give American drivers choices in how they fuel their vehicles when they’re on the road,” said EnviroSpark Founder and CEO Aaron Luque.
“Alongside forward-looking leaders like RaceTrac, EnviroSpark is committed to building the transportation and travel infrastructure of tomorrow.”
EVs are expected to make up 40% of all new car sales by 2030, so out-of-home charging stations will become increasingly important for road trippers and drivers with longer daily commutes. Conveniently located near I-20 between Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, the location was a logical choice for RaceTrac’s first EV charging project.
“As pioneers and innovators in the transportation and fuel industry, we are embarking on a new journey to support the development of an electrified transportation system,” said Max McBrayer, CEO at RaceTrac.
“As a fuel provider—no matter the type—RaceTrac will meet the evolving needs of its guests and America’s motorists by providing EV drivers with access to a robust and reliable refueling network for years to come.”
Responsible for the installation of more than 7,400 charging ports for a wide variety of commercial properties nationwide, EnviroSpark began working with fueling stations and convenience stores in 2018. Since then, the company has installed 72 DC Fast Chargers at C-stores across eight states.
EnviroSpark is optimistic about what the company’s latest partnership with RaceTrac means for EV drivers along an important Southeast corridor.
A national leader in EV charging solutions, EnviroSpark has partnered with companies like Tesla, Starwood Capital Group and Wood Residential to make EV ownership more accessible to more Americans.
Founded in 2014, Atlanta-based EnviroSpark is an industry leader in the turnkey design, installation and operation of EV charging solutions. The company was founded with two missions: to raise awareness around the benefits of electric vehicles and to build a more robust EV charging infrastructure. Responsible for the installation of 7,400 charging plugs to date, EnviroSpark addresses the pain points of North American property owners and drivers by enhancing EV accessibility in customer-friendly ways.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, family-owned RaceTrac has been serving guests since 1934 and now operates over 570 convenience store locations in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee. While operating under its mission of making people’s lives simpler and more enjoyable, RaceTrac stores offer guests an affordable one-stop-shop featuring a wide selection of food and beverage favorites, including Swirl World frozen desserts, freshly ground, freshly brewed coffee and competitively priced fuel.
