Off-Grid EV Charging with a Dog Park, Indoor Golf, and Massages?? A Toyota Dealership Did It!

From The Arkansas eTraveler.

Electri-City Park a unique EV charging station in Memphis, Tennessee that is fully solar powered. See how Chuck Hutton Toyota created this setup to prepare for future cars.

This location pushes the boundaries of what an EV charging station can offer. Built by Chuck Hutton Toyota, the site runs entirely off the power grid using solar energy. You will see how they manage to provide 400 kilowatt fast charging speeds while maintaining an environment that includes a dog park and unique groundskeeping methods. Plus, the most insane amenities including massage chairs, golf simulator, Streaming Pod, meeting spaces, and so much more!

This video explores the infrastructure needed for the next generation of electric vehicle charging. By looking at how this solar powered charger operates, you get a glimpse into how dealerships are adapting to support cars that can charge in just 10 minutes. Whether you are interested in renewable energy or the future of EVs, this breakdown shows exactly how one local business is planning for technology that does not even exist on the road yet.

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00:00 Walking in Memphis at Electri-City Park
00:34 My Connection to Electri-City Park
01:42 Using the ChargePoint Express Plus to Charge
05:39 Exterior Tour of Electri-City Park
07:40 Electri-City Park Drivers’ Lounge Tour
09:30 Using a Streaming Pod at Electri-City Park
11:50 The Indoor Golf Simulator at Electri-City Park
12:57 Massages for EV Drivers at Electri-City Park
14:21 SmartFlower Solar Panels at Electri-City Park
15:10 The Oasis in the Charging Desert of Memphis, TN