JOLT to Expand EV Charging Operations in the U.S.


   
Barani Krishnan
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) -- Electric vehicle charging network JOLT announced 
Wednesday (11/12) it was officially entering the U.S. market after acquiring 
Shell's Volta Media Network to provide free or subsidized EV charging.

   With operations across Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K., JOLT's 
is expected to add thousands of new U.S. locations to the Volta network, 
covering 34 states and 64 designated marketing areas that include Los Angeles, 
Chicago and Dallas--Fort Worth, to offer "subsidized (and often free) charging 
sessions to drivers".

   The acquisition, announced Wednesday, is scheduled to conclude on January 1, 
2026, JOLT stated.




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