The first EV Fast Charger at a Kwik Trip in the State of Wisconsin
An Earth Day dedication event was held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 1 p.m. to celebrate the first electric vehicle (EV) fast charger (DCFC) at a Kwik Trip in the State of Wisconsin. Dairyland Power Cooperative funded and assisted in the implementation of the ZEF Energy DCFC at the Kwik Trip in Holmen, WI. Riverland Energy Cooperative, a Dairyland member cooperative, services the Holmen Kwik Trip and will also be the EV Fast Charger operator.
“This is a major milestone for beneficial electrification in our region,” said Brent Ridge, Dairyland President & CEO. “It is exciting to collaborate with Kwik Trip and Riverland on the fastest EV charger in the region, and the first at a Kwik Trip in Wisconsin. The growth in EV use will make this charging station an essential and safe resource for drivers traveling through Western Wisconsin.”
The 180 kW fast charger is three times faster than the average charger, giving EV drivers an efficient, convenient “refueling” experience at the new Kwik Trip. “EV drivers often use the PlugShare app to locate EV charging infrastructure along their route. The comments about the new Holmen Kwik Trip charger are a testament to how much the ultra-fast charge at a clean, quality facility is appreciated by the EV driving public,” said Jeff Springer, Dairyland Manager, Innovation & Efficient Electrification.
We look forward to partnering with Dairyland to supply more EV charging stations throughout their service area - 62 counties in four states (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois).