With more Waymos on the street and a flood of Cybertrucks crisscrossing the highways, more and more people in the Lone Star State are opting for electric vehicles. That means more and more people need electric charging ports in order to make their way across the state. Luckily for those drivers, one major truck stop chain is investing millions to accommodate EV drivers.
Love’s announced in 2024 that it was introducing a new generation of EV chargers across its network of more than 600 travel stops. Last year, Love’s invested $2.4 million to upgrade travel stops in Texas with EV chargers, and now the company is repeating the investment with four more EV charging upgrades in Texas for a total of $2.4 million, according to four filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
“Love’s is proud to continue expanding alternative fueling options across Texas. The addition of these chargers will help give EV drivers safe, clean, reliable places to recharge and have greater flexibility on the road. As transportation continues to evolve, we’re committed to supporting drivers with an expanding portfolio of energy solutions and helping customers choose the fuel that best fits their needs,” a Love’s spokesperson said in a statement to MySA. “Love’s is committed to offering a premium charging experience for customers, including amenities such as trash cans, windshield cleaning supplies and DC Fast Charging. Love’s also gives drivers 24/7 access to clean restrooms, fresh food, quick service restaurants and more – not something all EV charging experiences offer.”
Love’s will be upgrading the travel stops at 900 S. Eagle St., Weimar, TX 78962; 2727 East US Highway 290, Fort Stockton, TX 79735; 8420 N. Expressway 281, Edinburg, TX 78542 and 9418 N. I-20, Sweetwater, TX 79556, all of which carry a $600,000 price tag, according to the TDLR filings. All four are expected to begin construction on March 1, 2027, and wrap up by April 26, 2027. All TDLR timelines are subject to change without notice.