From The Arkansas eTraveler.
Welcome back to the Walmart EV Charging in Bentonville, AR miniseries! This week we’re checking out Neighborhood Market 4686 in Southwest Bentonville, Arkansas — just 15 minutes from XNA (Northwest Arkansas National Airport) and a prime ride-share charging stop. I run a full 20% to 80% DC fast charging session on my Chevy Blazer EV using the Alpitronic Hypercharger, walk through the new flush-mounted parking lot install, the ADA-accessible charger placement, and the 1.5 MW transformer setup that hints at major future expansion.
PLUS: A surprise stop at Super Center 100 in central Bentonville where the brand-new ABB A400 chargers are powered up and almost ready for prime time!
⚡ CHARGING SESSION DETAILS
Location: Walmart Neighborhood Market 4686, Bentonville, AR
Charger: Alpitronic Hypercharger (CCS1)
Vehicle: 2024 Chevy Blazer EV
Peak Speed: 156 kW
Session: 20% → 80% in under 30 minutes
Off-Peak Rate: $0.32/kWh
On-Peak Rate: $0.44/kWh
Walmart+ Discount: 10% off
Software: Blazer EV Update 661.1
🔌 WHAT WE COVER
New plug-in-first charging initiation method (vs. QR-first)
Walmart app auto-navigation via QR code
ABB switchgear & 1500 kVA transformer breakdown
ADA-accessible Alpitronic Hypercharger layout
Gen 2 Hypercharger discussion (front screen vs. side screen)
Future expansion potential with extra breakers built in
Battery temperature management on the Blazer EV
ABB A400 sneak peek at Supercenter 100
🍔 NEARBY AMENITIES WHILE YOU CHARGE
Walmart Neighborhood Market convenience store
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Slim Chickens (Arkansas favorite)
Andy’s Frozen Custard
📍 LOCATION INFO
Walmart Neighborhood Market #4686 — Southwest Bentonville, AR (between Centerton and Bentonville, near XNA airport)
🎥 RELATED VIDEOS
CarPlay in the Blazer EV / Equinox EV — https://youtu.be/fpV7bFen9N4
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00:00 Getting to Walmart EV Charging at Neighborhood Market 4686 in Bentonville, AR
00:45 A Different Way to Start a Walmart EV Charging session
03:28 Looking Around Neighborhood Market 4686 in Bentonville, AR
06:54 Supercenter 100 in Bentonville, AR with ABB A400s is Energized
08:23 Amenities at Neighborhood Market 4686 in Bentonville, AR
10:31 How Walmart EV Charging is Preparing for EV Adoption
11:36 Ending the Walmart EV Charging session
Disclaimer: This video covering Walmart Energy’s EV charging network efforts is based on research, primary sources, and public records available at the time of production. It is to be used for informative or entertainment purposes only. Information may change, and new developments could emerge that are not covered in this video or may contradict its content. Viewers are encouraged to conduct their own research for the most current and accurate information.
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