Convenience Store Giant Charges into the EV Market with a New, Proprietary EV Charging Network and App
I can't help but reminisce about the time I advised my boss to consider incorporating charging products into our mix. As someone who has always kept a close eye on trending EV stories, I saw the potential for growth and innovation in this sector. But my boss just laughed at my suggestion, brushing it off as a passing fad. Well, look who's laughing now!
This isn't the first time my forward-thinking vision has been met with skepticism. A few years ago, I worked for a company that sold underground tanks. I warned them about the trend towards electric vehicles and insisted that the shift was going to happen sooner than later. Once again, my boss laughed at me, calling me foolish. But here we are in 2023, with 7-Eleven revolutionizing the EV charging landscape.
7Charge offers EV drivers the convenience and accessibility that 7-Eleven is famous for. The charging sites are designed to accommodate any EV make and model compatible with common CHAdeMO or Combined Charging System (CCS) plug types. Moreover, the 7Charge app takes convenience to a whole new level, allowing customers to easily find charging stations, coordinate their charging sessions, and make payments with just a few taps on their smartphones.
So, the next time you're out on the road in your electric vehicle, keep an eye out for 7-Eleven's 7Charge stations. It's a testament to the fact that the future of transportation is electric, and it's happening right before our eyes. And to all the bosses who laughed at my vision – well, you know what they say: "He who laughs last, laughs best." In this case, that's definitely me, along with all the satisfied 7Charge users out there.