Brixmor, EVgo expand EV charging station partnership to at least 90 centers
A major open-air shopping center owner and operator is investing heavily in electric vehicle charging stations for its guests.
Brixmor Property Group and EVgo are expanding their partnership to add more than 500 new fast-charging stalls at Brixmor properties. Once complete, at least 90 Brixmor shopping centers, more than a quarter of the company's portfolio, will feature EVgo fast chargers.
The new Brixmor sites will feature up to 12 high-power EVgo chargers. EVgo deployed its first charger with Brixmor in 2016 at a shopping center in Pleasanton, Calif.
“At Brixmor, we're committed to ensuring our shopping centers continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities,” said Laura McLaughlin, VP of specialty leasing at Brixmor Property Group. “Expanding EV charging infrastructure across our portfolio enhances convenience, supports growing consumer demand and reinforces our focus on creating vibrant destinations where people can seamlessly shop, dine and access everyday services.”
New Brixmor locations for the EVgo chargers include properties in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Texas. Deployment will begin later this year with the first site of the expanded partnership expected at Barn Plaza, a Whole Foods-anchored center in Doylestown, Pa., a Philadelphia suburb.
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“Drivers across the U.S. want infrastructure options that integrate seamlessly into their routines, and shopping centers are an ideal place to get groceries, grab a bite or shop while charging,” said Scott Levitan, executive VP of growth at EVgo. “Expanding our partnership with Brixmor will help make EV charging even more accessible for drivers across the country while supporting the growing demand for public charging in everyday, convenient locations.”
New York City-based Brixmor operates more than 340 retail centers spanning approximately 62 million square feet. EVgo is one of the nation’s leading public fast-charging providers, operating more than 1,200 fast-charging stations across 47 states.
