ALDI USA’s First DCFC Stations Are Now Live at a Number of Store Locations

ALDI USA has announced that its first DC fast charging (DCFC) stations are now live at a number of store locations, marking an important step in the company’s efforts to support electric vehicle adoption and enhance the customer experience. By introducing high-speed charging at grocery stores, ALDI is aligning EV infrastructure with everyday shopping behavior, giving drivers the ability to recharge while completing routine errands.

Building on this first phase, ALDI plans to expand DC fast charging across 22 store locations, with the full rollout expected to be completed by January 2026. This phased approach allows the company to scale deployment thoughtfully while bringing fast charging access to a broader range of communities. Once complete, the program will represent one of ALDI USA’s more substantial investments in DC fast charging to date.

For EV drivers, the addition of DCFC at ALDI stores offers a practical benefit. Fast chargers can deliver meaningful range in a short period of time, making it easier to incorporate charging into daily schedules without extended stops. From a retail perspective, charging availability also supports longer dwell times and reinforces convenience, a growing priority as more consumers transition to electric vehicles.

ALDI Partners Include Mid-Cour EV Charge, LLC, Autel Energy, Lincoln Electric EV Charging Solutions, and Red E

ALDI’s EV charging rollout is supported by a group of experienced infrastructure and technology partners, each playing a role in bringing DC fast charging to its store locations. ALDI’s partners include Mid-Cour EV Charge, LLC, Autel Energy, Lincoln Electric EV Charging Solutions, and Red E.

Cody Backus, Executive Manager, Sustainability Project Implementation, ALDI USA, announced the exciting news on his LinkedIn account.

Backus said: “Our first DCFC chargers are live in a number of locations with continued expansion across 22 of our stores to be completed in January 2026. A big shout out to my team: Selah H. and Will Ekern for their hard work getting this project off the ground over the last 2 years. Our partners: Mid-Cour EV Charge, LLC, Autel, Lincoln Electric EV Charging Solutions and Red E have been fantastic through the process of getting this up and going.”

Aldi USA Is One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Grocery Retailers

ALDI USA is a fast-growing grocery retailer in the U.S. The company is known for its streamlined store format, private-label focus, and commitment to delivering high-quality products at low prices. With thousands of stores across the United States, ALDI serves millions of customers each week and continues to expand into new markets, emphasizing efficiency, simplicity, and value throughout its operations.

Sustainability is a core pillar of ALDI USA’s business strategy. The company has made significant investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing across its supply chain. By integrating initiatives such as electric vehicle charging into its store network, ALDI is extending its sustainability efforts beyond store operations and supporting broader transportation electrification while enhancing convenience for its customers.

EVinfo.net’s Take: ALDI’s Smart Decision to Install EV Charging

I’ve shopped at ALDI in my home county of San Diego, California, and am very impressed with the store, it is one of my favorites. I’m glad ALDI made the wise decision to install EV charging, attracting more EV drivers like myself and contributing to the effort for cleaner air for all, as well as lower costs for America’s drivers, by supporting EV adoption.

Installing EV charging at grocery stores is a smart and increasingly strategic move because it aligns charging availability with routine consumer behavior. Grocery shopping naturally creates a predictable dwell time, making it an ideal use case for EV charging without requiring drivers to make a separate stop. By enabling customers to recharge while completing an essential errand, retailers can add convenience, encourage repeat visits, and increase overall time spent on site, all while meeting a growing customer expectation.

From an infrastructure and market perspective, grocery stores are well positioned to support charging deployment due to their widespread locations, consistent traffic, and proximity to residential areas. As EV adoption continues to rise and public funding becomes less certain, retail-led investments in charging infrastructure help fill critical gaps in access. For grocers, EV charging also reinforces sustainability commitments and future-proofs store locations as transportation electrification becomes mainstream.

ALDI is beating competitors by offering EV charging. EV drivers will choose ALDI when grocery shopping rather than competing stores that haven’t made the wise decision to install EV charging yet.

Lincoln Electric’s Velion 50 kW Mobile DC Fast Charger: A Compact, Rugged, and Flexible Charging Solution

As well as the fixed charging installed at ALDI, Lincoln Electric offers a rugged and versatile mobile fast charging solution, the Velion 50 kW Mobile DC Fast Charger.

Lincoln Electric, a 130-year-old American industrial manufacturer founded in 1895, has entered the rapidly growing EV charging market by leveraging its deep expertise in high-power electrical systems, manufacturing, and rugged industrial equipment. As EV adoption and DC fast charging infrastructure accelerate in 2025, Lincoln Electric sees EV charging as a natural extension of its core competencies.

The company is addressing one of the industry’s biggest challenges, reliability, by introducing its Velion DC fast chargers, which are designed for harsh environments, target uptime above 97%, and emphasize durability, serviceability, and long-term performance. With extensive domestic manufacturing capacity and a nationwide service network, Lincoln Electric aims to raise expectations for charger uptime and support across fleets, municipalities, and commercial sites.

Velion chargers are American-designed and American-assembled, exceeding domestic content requirements and aligning with federal programs such as NEVI and Build America, Buy America. This positioning allows Lincoln Electric to compete effectively for public and private infrastructure deployments while supporting U.S. jobs and supply chains. Beyond hardware, the company is positioning itself as part of the broader EV ecosystem, offering software, diagnostics, service, and scalable solutions such as its mobile 50 kW DC fast charger for fleets and temporary applications.

Bruce Chantry, Lincoln Electric’s Vice President Electric Vehicle Solutions, was recently interviewed by EVinfo.net.

Autel Energy North America Is a Leading Provider of Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions, Offering a Comprehensive Portfolio

Autel Energy North America is a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio that spans AC Level 2 and DC fast charging hardware, software, and energy management capabilities. As the North American arm of Autel, a global technology company with deep expertise in electronics and diagnostics, Autel Energy combines advanced engineering with a focus on reliability, user experience, and scalability. Its DC fast chargers are deployed across public, commercial, fleet, and retail environments, supporting both CCS and NACS connectors and a wide range of power outputs to meet diverse site requirements.

In addition to hardware, Autel Energy North America delivers integrated software and services designed to simplify deployment and ongoing operations for site hosts and operators. This includes cloud-based charger management, real-time monitoring, diagnostics, and payment solutions that help maximize uptime and performance. With an emphasis on domestic assembly, compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and strong partnerships across utilities, installers, and charging networks, Autel Energy North America is positioned as a key enabler of EV infrastructure expansion across the region.

In September, EVinfo.net reported on the completion of its first integrated EV charging and battery energy storage system project in the United States. EVinfo.net has had the honor of working with Dario Pagani, Director Marketing and Communications at Autel. Don’t miss Autel at CES 2026, booth #6219, West Hall.