From The Arkansas eTraveler.
Walmart EV Charging just changed the game for EV drivers in Northwest Arkansas! On Friday, May 1st, two brand-new DC fast charging locations went live at Walmart Neighborhood Markets in Bentonville — and I’m bringing you the FIRST charging session at Neighborhood Market 4376, plus a tour of Neighborhood Market 4686 across town.
With over 3,200 battery electric vehicles registered in Benton County and only two non-dealership DC fast chargers previously available, Walmart’s expansion to six DC fast charging locations in NWA is a HUGE deal. In this video, I break down pricing, charging speeds, amenities, the infamous GM Ultium "dip," and a major surprise happening at Supercenter 100.
🔌 CHARGING SESSION STATS:
Vehicle: Chevy Blazer EV (GM Ultium)
Charger: Alpitronic Hypercharger HYC 400 (CCS + NACS)
Start: 15% | End: 80%
Time: Just under 33 minutes
Cost: $19.69 (with Walmart+ 10% discount + off-peak rate of 32¢/kWh, on-peak is 42¢/kWh)
Ambient temp: 42°F | Battery start temp: 68°F
GM Update: V661.10
📍 LOCATIONS COVERED:
Walmart Neighborhood Market 4376 — 1400 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR
Walmart Neighborhood Market 4686 — Southwest Regional Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR
Walmart Supercenter 100 — 400 S Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR (ABB A400 units spotted!)
⚡ KEY TOPICS:
Walmart Plus discount on EV charging
Time-of-use / off-peak EV charging rates
Alpitronic vs ABB hardware at Walmart locations
1,500 KVA transformer & ABB switchgear walkthrough
GM Ultium charging curve dip explained
Air-cooled CCS & NACS cables
Scan-and-go QR code charging activation
Walmart grocery pickup + EV charging integration
Handicap-accessible DC fast charger stall
Neighborhood Market amenities vs Supercenter amenities
🌎 BIG NEWS: Arkansas joins California as the only state with BOTH Alpitronic AND ABB hardware deployed by Walmart EV Charging — confirmed by ABB A400 units spotted at Supercenter 100 construction site!
🚗 Perfect for owners of: Chevy Blazer EV, Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Equinox EV, GMC Hummer EV, Chevy Silverado EV, Tesla (NACS), Ford, Rivian, Hyundai Ioniq 5/6, Kia EV6/EV9, and any CCS-equipped EV.
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📍 Filed from Bentonville, Arkansas — happy trails!
00:00 Walmart EV Charging is Open at Neighborhood Market 4376 in Bentonville, AR
00:40 Starting the Charge at Walmart EV Charging
02:54 Site Tour at Neighborhood Market 4376
05:34 10 Minute Charging Session Update
08:48 Quick Glimpse at Neighborhood Market 4686 in Bentonville, AR
10:15 20 Minute Charging Session Update
12:25 Surprises at Supercenter 100 in Bentonville, AR (ABB A400s Spotted!)
13:28 Finishing the Charging Session at Neighborhood Market 4376 in Bentonville, AR
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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