Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
My first interview with Walmart's Adam Happel: youtu.be/_UIVp8Upvj8?si=dDQ-fF7f0aPQaYo_
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:19 Adam Happel, GM of Walmart Charging
04:15 Number of stalls per location and future expansion
06:00 How does Walmart decide where on the property to locate the chargers
08:45 Is Walmart considering lower-power chargers and idle fees?
10:27 Will Walmart add signage for EV chargers?
13:25 Why is the NACS connector on the right side of the chargers?
15:02 Choice of charging equipment vendors
16:18 Pricing policy and TOU
19:01 Delivering your Walmart order to you while you're charging
22:06 Sam's Club charging
23:00 How does Walmart decide where to locate the charging sites?
26:07 Do customers have to use the Walmart App to charge?
28:22 Will Walmart employ Plug & Charge technology?
31:15 Will Walmart allow the other networks to remain on its properties?
32:24 Will Walmart open charging networks in Canada?
33:15 How will Walmart manage station uptime?
35:50 Does Walmart have a goal for how many charging locations it will have?
37:30 Is Walmart having pushback from utilities about power demand?
40:56 My Final Thoughts
49:52 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
My first interview with Walmart's Adam Happel: youtu.be/_UIVp8Upvj8?si=dDQ-fF7f0aPQaYo_
This video is powered by Qmerit, North America's leading provider of installation services for EV charging equipment. Follow this unique link, and Qmerit will waive the $150 deposit: qmerit.com/ev/charge
Use my "STATEOFCHARGE" coupon to save on your NACS adapter here: a2zevshop.com/?ref=lsh8xAcYPbdmNg
Order the Lectron Vortex NACS adapter here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2540907&u=2912074&m=96492&urllink=&afftrack=
Check out my new EV charging website: evchargingstations.com
Order one of my currently top-rated EV chargers:
Grizzl-E Ultimate 48-amp: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-ultimate-48/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Grizzl-E MINI: grizzl-e.com/products/grizzl-e-mini/?hr=KRHU2MRQGI2A
Emporia 48-amp: amzn.to/3EgDRGS
ChargePoint Home Flex: amzn.to/2V3Ye79
Wallbox Pulsar Plus 48: amzn.to/4fTQqbR
Autel Maxicharger W/Integrated Holster: amzn.to/3TVd20G
EVIQO 48-amp: eviqo.io/?ref=c0nLwakF8tvZBN
Tesla Universal Wall Connector: amzn.to/3DZWKBx
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:19 Adam Happel, GM of Walmart Charging
04:15 Number of stalls per location and future expansion
06:00 How does Walmart decide where on the property to locate the chargers
08:45 Is Walmart considering lower-power chargers and idle fees?
10:27 Will Walmart add signage for EV chargers?
13:25 Why is the NACS connector on the right side of the chargers?
15:02 Choice of charging equipment vendors
16:18 Pricing policy and TOU
19:01 Delivering your Walmart order to you while you're charging
22:06 Sam's Club charging
23:00 How does Walmart decide where to locate the charging sites?
26:07 Do customers have to use the Walmart App to charge?
28:22 Will Walmart employ Plug & Charge technology?
31:15 Will Walmart allow the other networks to remain on its properties?
32:24 Will Walmart open charging networks in Canada?
33:15 How will Walmart manage station uptime?
35:50 Does Walmart have a goal for how many charging locations it will have?
37:30 Is Walmart having pushback from utilities about power demand?
40:56 My Final Thoughts
49:52 Outro
Note: I earn a commission on sales from the above links.
