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Pilot's highway charging network passes 300 locations

The travel-centre operator added 50 fast-charging sites in the first half of the year, building one of the more useful road-trip networks in the US.

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18 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
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Pilot's highway charging network passes 300 locations
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Road-trip charging works best where drivers already stop, which is why this expansion matters. Pilot has grown its fast-charging network to more than 300 locations, adding 50 new DC fast-charging sites in the first half of 2026. The network now spans 309 stations with 1,323 individual stalls across 25 states.

Charging where people already stop

Built with partner EVgo, the sites sit at travel centres that already offer food, restrooms and round-the-clock service — the amenities that turn a 20-minute charge from a chore into a normal break. Charging is now available at more than a third of Pilot's travel-centre locations nationwide, precisely the kind of coverage long-distance EV drivers need.

  • 50 new DC fast-charging sites added in the first half of 2026.
  • 309 stations and 1,323 stalls across 25 states.
  • Built in partnership with EVgo at existing highway travel centres.

Location beats peak power

The most useful charger is rarely the fastest one on paper; it is the one in the right place, working, with something to do while you wait. Networks built into established travel stops attack the real friction of EV road trips — reliability and convenience — rather than chasing headline kilowatts.

Note

For road trips, plan around where reliable chargers actually are, not just how fast a car can charge. EVRadar's trip tools weigh real range against real charging stops for exactly this reason.

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