Pilot’s Premium EV Charging Experience Added 50 Sites Across 25 States in the First Half of 2026

As summer travel reaches its peak, Pilot is continuing to invest in both traditional and electric vehicle travelers through new travel centers, facility upgrades, and a rapidly growing EV fast-charging network. As North America’s largest travel center operator, Pilot serves an average of 1.2 million guests every day and is expanding its infrastructure to meet growing demand across the United States and Canada.

During the first half of 2026, Pilot opened new travel centers in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and Ponce de Leon, Florida, while also completing major renovations at 18 existing locations across 13 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The upgrades are part of the company’s ongoing effort to modernize its network and improve the customer experience from the fuel pump and EV charger to the checkout counter.

To support the busy travel season, Pilot is also actively recruiting approximately 10,000 new employees. The company refers to its team members as “journey makers” and is expanding its workforce to help serve travelers throughout its extensive network of travel centers.

A major focus of Pilot’s 2026 expansion has been electric vehicle charging. Working with GM Energy, the company added EV fast-charging infrastructure at 50 locations across 25 states during the first six months of the year. The expansion strengthens Pilot’s growing coast-to-coast charging network and helps make long-distance EV travel more convenient and accessible.

Unlike many standalone charging sites, Pilot’s EV charging experience is integrated into its existing travel center network. Drivers have access to amenities that traditional motorists have enjoyed for years, including food, beverages, restrooms, and convenience store offerings while their vehicles charge. Many charging locations also feature protective canopies that shield drivers and vehicles from rain, sun, and other weather conditions.

Pilot’s charging network is designed to address some of the concerns that can discourage EV adoption, including range anxiety and charging reliability. The company says its fast chargers are supported by 24/7 monitoring to help ensure consistent performance and availability for travelers.

Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot has grown into North America’s largest travel center network and a leading provider of energy and travel services. A wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Pilot employs approximately 30,000 team members and operates more than 900 locations across 43 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces.

Serving an average of 1.2 million guests every day, Pilot provides fuel, food, convenience services, and amenities for both passenger vehicle drivers and professional truck operators. Beyond its travel center network, the company offers commercial fleet solutions including fuel programs, credit services, factoring, maintenance support, and customer rewards programs.

Pilot also operates North America’s third-largest fuel tanker fleet and distributes approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel annually. As transportation continues to evolve, the company is expanding its role in alternative energy by investing in biodiesel, renewable fuels, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and other lower-carbon fueling solutions. Through these initiatives, Pilot is working to support both current transportation needs and the future of mobility across North America.

As EV adoption continues to grow across North America, Pilot’s partnership with GM Energy demonstrates how established travel center operators can play a key role in expanding public charging infrastructure. By combining reliable fast charging with familiar roadside amenities, Pilot is helping create a more convenient charging experience for drivers while supporting the continued transition to electric transportation.