# Free Electric Car Charging EV Charging Network Volta is Supported by Advertising & Brand Sponsors By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-network References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/ad-supported-stations-offer-ev-drivers-free-charging/) & [voltacharging](http://voltacharging.com/) If you drive an electric car, you can stop at a [free charging station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-power-promise) as a part of a new ad-supported initiative on behalf of this EV charging network. [Volta's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volta-media) electric vehicle charging terminals have space for ads and brand sponsorship, enabling them to give communities a recharge free of charge. While drivers can charge for free, [retail owners receive a free amenity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargepoint-omni-port) that will attract more customers. The Volta EV Charging Network is in place in a variety of states, including California, Hawaii and Phoenix, Arizona. Most of the stations are at shopping areas and are sponsored by Volta partners such as Whole Foods Markets, Macy's and a variety of national real estate firms. So advertisers can also reach consumers immediately before they start shopping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ad-supported Charging Stations:** The ad-supported charging stations trend offers an opportunity for businesses to tap into a captive audience of electric vehicle drivers and promote their brands. - **Free Amenities for Retail Owners:** The trend of providing free EV charging stations as a perk for retail owners presents an opportunity for businesses to attract more customers and increase foot traffic to their establishments. - **Partnerships with Retailers and Real Estate Firms:** Partnerships between EV charging networks like Volta and retailers or real estate firms offer an opportunity for brands to reach consumers at key locations and leverage established customer bases. ### Where This Applies - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** The electric vehicle charging industry can capitalize on the ad-supported charging stations trend by offering advertising opportunities at their charging stations. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can benefit from the trend of providing free EV charging stations as it can attract more customers and increase sales. - **Real Estate:** Real estate firms can embrace the trend of partnering with EV charging networks to offer charging stations as an added amenity to their properties, attracting potential tenants and customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargenet.md) - [Artistic Lamppost EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltpost.md) - [EV-Charging Coffee Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-stations.md) - [Convenience Store Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recharge-by-gelsons.md) - [Dedicated Electric Vehicle Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vehicle-station.md) - [Retailer EV Charging Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-7charge.md) - [Fast Food EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subway-oasis.md) - [Grocer EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recharge-stores.md) - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md)