Volvo, Chargepoint, Starbucks to expand Seattle-Denver EV charging
Enlarge / Volvos will charge for free at new charging stations that will be installed at some Starbucks locations on the route between Denver and Seattle. (credit: Volvo)
Driving an electric vehicle between Seattle and Denver should be a bit easier by the end of this year. Coffee chain Starbucks is partnering with Volvo Cars and ChargePoint to install new DC fast chargers along the 1,350-mile (2,173 km) route.
"Volvo wants to give people the freedom to move and lower their impact on the environment. Working with Starbucks, we can do that by giving them enjoyable places to relax while their cars recharge," said Anders Gustafsson, president and CEO of Volvo Car USA.
"We are thrilled to partner with Volvo Cars to test how we can charge our customers' electric vehicles at Starbucks stores, said Michael Kobori, chief sustainability officer at Starbucks. "Imagine a future where Starbucks helps our customers to connect—more sustainably."