DC Fast Charging for Fuel Stations and Travel Centers

Fuel retail already owns the right real estate: visible, easy in and out, and built around convenience sales. Adding high power charging protects that traffic as the fleet mix changes.

Why it works at gas stations & truck stops

• High power charging keeps corridor drivers stopping at your site.
• Charging sessions of 20 to 30 minutes drive in store convenience sales.
• Retrofits phased so pumps and the store stay open during construction.
• Switchgear, transformer, and utility service work handled by our team.
• Dynamic pricing and payment options built into the QCharge platform.

What it costs

High-power DC installations are driven by service capacity. Hardware runs roughly $40,000 to $150,000 per unit, and transformer, switchgear and utility interconnect work can match it at sites without three-phase headroom.

Project timeline

Utility service is the long pole. Expect three to six months at most sites, with the store and pumps staying open through phased construction.

Common questions

Do we need a service upgrade for DC fast charging?

Often yes, though battery storage can buffer high-power sessions off a smaller service and cut demand charges at the same time. We model both options before recommending a design.

How do drivers pay?

QCharge POS supports chip, contactless, QR and mobile wallet payments, with dynamic pricing and loyalty integration if you run a rewards program.

Can pumps stay open during installation?

Yes. We sequence trenching and stall work so fueling positions and the store remain operational throughout.