7-Eleven Store Prepares 500 Electric Car Charging Ports

JAKARTA - Electric cars (EV) are starting to be widely used by the public. The existence of charging ports for electric cars has also been built to support the energy needs of these emission-free vehicles, including the 7-Eleven store.

This retail network plans to prepare at least 500 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports in 250 stores starting from the US and Canada by the end of 2022. This electric car charging base will later be owned and operated by 7‑Eleven.

“7‑Eleven has always been a leader in new ideas and technologies to better serve the needs of our customers,” said 7‑Eleven President and CEO Joe DePinto, in an official statement, Wednesday, June 2.

DePinto said the move would help accelerate the wider adoption of electric vehicles and alternative fuels. In addition, the company recently “doubled” its initial commitment and pledged to meet a 50 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030.

7‑Eleven set ambitious and measurable sustainability goals in 2016 as part of the company's commitment to operating a sustainable business globally.

To help address the challenges created by climate change, the company plans to achieve a 20 percent reduction in CO2 emissions from its stores by 2027. 7‑Eleven has achieved its 20 percent reduction goal by 2019, eight years ahead of schedule.

This reduction in CO2 equals the carbon absorbed by more than 349,000 hectares of US forests in one year. 7‑Eleven is increasing its sustainability by seeking renewable energy solutions for its stores across the country.

The company purchases 100 percent of wind energy for more than 800 Texas stores and 300 Illinois stores. Additional renewable energy purchases include 150 hydropower stores in Virginia, as well as 300 solar-powered Florida stores.