July 29, 2025

Charging your electric car while shopping: convenience that revolutionizes routine

Shopping center charging stations

In a world where technological innovation is advancing at a rapid pace, integrating electric vehicle charging into daily activities is no longer an option, but a strategic necessity. Shopping for groceries, a convenient and recurring action in itself, becomes the ideal scenario for charging one's electric car, turning a habit into an opportunity.

This synergy between an indispensable activity and the growing demand for electric mobility is not just a passing trend, but a real revolution in the user experience. What used to be an extra task to manage, namely finding a free column, is now converted into a simultaneous, efficient gesture that is seamlessly integrated into one's routine.

The benefits for the client: optimized time and zero stress

  • Efficiency and time optimization: the driver can perform two essential activities in one stop. Time previously spent searching for a charging point is now used for shopping, maximizing the day's productivity.
  • Less stress, more range: having a trusted charging point in a habitually frequented location, such as one's supermarket, reducesrange anxiety and the need to meticulously plan each charge.
  • A simple and integrated user experience: incorporating charging into the weekly routine makes the transition to the electric vehicle even smoother and more natural, removing one of the main barriers to adoption.

The benefits for the supermarket: a strategic investment

  • Attracting new customers and increasing traffic: electric vehicle owners are constantly looking for convenient and reliable charging points. Offering this service can greatly influence their purchase choice by diverting new customer segments to the point of sale.
  • Improved image and brand reputation: installing Charging Stations the supermarket's commitment to sustainability and innovation, communicating positive and modern values that attract an increasingly aware audience.
  • Customer loyalty: an efficient and well-located charging service can turn the supermarket into the regular charging point for many drivers, thus generating solid loyalty over time.
  • New revenue opportunities: charging stations can be an additional source of revenue for the supermarket, diversifying revenue and enhancing parking spaces.

A concrete step toward the mobility of the future

Facilitating charging in strategic locations such as supermarkets is essential to accelerate the ecological transition in our country. Charging stations at points of sale are not just an additional service, but an essential pillar for building a robust, widespread charging infrastructure that is accessible to all.

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FAQ: What kind of refill is usually found in supermarkets and how long does it take?

Supermarkets usually have Alternating Current (AC) charging columns with power ratings between 7 kW and 22 kW, which are ideal for medium-duration stops such as grocery shopping, allowing several tens of kilometers to be recovered in 30-90 minutes. In some cases, especially in larger supermarkets or shopping malls, there are also DC (Direct Current) fast- or ultra-fast-charging columns, which allow much of the battery to be charged in a much shorter time, as little as 15-30 minutes, depending on the power available and the vehicle.

About Powy

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Powy a company that owns, develops, and manages Italy's leading independent network of public charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Founded in Turin, Italy in 2018, Powy is at the center of the transition to more sustainable mobility, offering an innovative charging infrastructure that uses only 100 percent renewable energy.

Powy 's network includes quick, fast, and ultra-fast charging solutions strategically placed in public and private parking lots, supermarkets, shopping malls, and transportation hubs to ensure maximum convenience and accessibility for EV drivers. Each station is equipped with advanced technologies to provide a reliable and efficient charging experience.

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