NAPA Aligns with Qmerit for Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

The National Automotive Parts Association LLC (“NAPA”) is paving the way to an electrified future for drivers and partners across the nation. In a groundbreaking collaboration with Qmerit, the premier provider of installation services for EV charging and other electrification technologies in North America, NAPA is setting a new precedent. With the largest network of parts and care in the United States, NAPA is the first in the automotive aftermarket sector to offer turnkey EV charging installation services from Qmerit to its customers. This ensures a streamlined and hassle-free experience right from the point of sale to the final installation at the customer’s home or business.

As the number of electric vehicles on our roads continues to rise, this cutting-edge collaboration between NAPA and Qmerit is set to propel NAPA’s initiative of enhancing the availability of EV charging stations from coast to coast. In a significant move, customers who purchase chargers can now directly avail Qmerit’s installation services via NAPAonline.com. Here, customers have the convenience to effortlessly research and purchase the charger that aligns best with their needs. This strategic alliance underscores NAPA’s commitment to facilitating a seamless transition to electric vehicles and fostering a sustainable future.

“Alongside our existing commitments to increasing education and training for new technicians, NAPA is also committed to sourcing and ramping up resources that provide our network with the parts and accessories most crucial to maintaining an electric vehicle,” said Susan Starnes, vice president of emerging markets at Genuine Parts Company. “This effort with Qmerit expands the ways we’re bringing needed change for the aftermarket industry, while honoring the road we’ve traveled to get here. We’re excited to further serve this growing segment of drivers and maintain the level of service the existing NAPA customers have come to expect.”

This collaboration offers an unrivaled level of convenience for customers. The integration of Qmerit’s services on the NAPA online platform empowers purchasers to effortlessly request an online estimate for their installation. As a result, they can immediately course through their journey of transitioning to electric vehicles without unnecessary hitches. Furthermore, this service connects customers with one of Qmerit’s certified installers from their expansive network across the U.S. and Canada. This network is composed exclusively of licensed electricians who are insured and have passed stringent background checks. Each electrician is trained meticulously and monitored routinely to ensure they uphold the highest standards of safety and service quality. This integrated approach reinforces NAPA’s commitment to customer convenience and service excellence, further driving the switch to an electrified future.

“Qmerit is thrilled to align with a quality brand like NAPA in the effort to accelerate the electrification of transportation in our society,” said Ken Sapp, Qmerit senior vice president of business development. “Combining our platform with the NAPA Network and its services in the aftermarket space will create a whole new channel for reaching consumers and businesses with the suite of services they need to make the transition to electrification easier and more affordable.”