Site Review Scores

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Briarwood Mall - Ann Arbor

Introduction

The first bp Pulse site to open in Michigan and it is a Gigahub.  Just reported as open and available in the app.  Site visit was conducted on the opening weekend: April 3, 2026.


Harvest Market

910 Briarwood Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

bp Pulse

20 Stalls (10 dispensers with 2 ports; total 640kW site power)

$0.35/kWh 22:00-06:00, $0.45/kWh 06:00-14:00, $0.55/kWh 14:00-22:00


This site is listed at the Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor; however, it really is in the parking lot of the newly opened Harvest Market adjacent to the mall. With the site newly open and bp Pulse offering $0.10/kWh spring savings I had to go and check it out.  (Site opened in April 2026).  




Check out the video of my site tour here:



Accessibility

The Harvest Market site is along the eastern edge of the parking lot, going all the way from the front of the building to the outer rim of the lot.  The site is 0.6 miles from I-94 at exit 177.  North from the exit follow State St to Briarwood Circle.  West toward the mall, follow the road counterclockwise and I recommend you turn on Harvest Market Way to easily access the chargers.  Twenty ports, 6 CCS and 14 J3400/NACS.  One charger with two stalls is signed and designated for accessible use.  No stall designed for pull-thru parking.




Amenities

Dining options include: Man vs Fries, PF Chang’s

Shopping options include: Harvest Market

Car-related services (windshield cleaning, air): None

Extra note:  There is plenty of lighting and there is also an open wi-fi available for use.


Concentration

With 20 total stalls, this qualifies as the largest single CPO site I have visited.  The strong balance toward J3400 ports points to a forward-looking intent with most new cars now being sold with this connector.  The gap between the 2 sets of 5 chargers does leave a little room for expansion if needed.




Location

This site supports I-94 and is close enough to potentially support US-23.  At about 45 miles to Detroit and 100 miles to Kalamazoo.  North 100 miles from here along US-23 is Flint.  The area has competition with both Tesla and Electrify America having sites one exit west on I-94.


50 Mile Loop:


150 Mile Range Estimate:


Speed

Each standalone Alpitronic HYC400 is capable of 400kW total output.  In this installation, the J3400/NACS cables are limited to 380A so those units show a maximum peak output of 380kW.  The CCS units have 400A limited cables meaning only 400kW at full 1000V.  At this site there is a 3000kVA transformer, slightly oversubscribed if the site is fully utilized.








Summary

On this visit, I saw plenty of other electric vehicles driving by, but no one else stopped to charge.  I had some initial difficulty with the app as the stall I first pulled up to suddenly showed unavailable.  I moved over one unit and was able to plug in and get charging without issue.  My cars battery was slightly below temperature to enable peak charging speeds, but the dispenser was able to smoothly deliver all the power that was requested.  Being my first time using an Alpitronic HYC400, I was surprised by how silent the charging was.  With other charging, there is always at least a level of low hum, but that was not present during this charging session.

The pricing here is already competitive with the EA station one exit west, and I suspect that the off-peak time-of-day rates are even going to be competitive with the V2 Tesla Supercharger.  The question is, how is the general EV driver going to know this station even exists?



What I paid for this stop:

Total Cost: $13.74

Total kWh: 37.0268kWh

Time: 50.2 minutes

Average Charge Speed: 44.19kW

Cost per kWh: $0.35

[36% to 85%]

(Time of Day usage fees are in place at this location up to $0.45/kWh + 6% tax)



Total Score (Max 44)

Score

Accessibility

Amenities

Usability

34

A

4

5

25


Alternatives:

Target - 2000 W Waters Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - $0.56/kWh – 350kW x 8 (Electrify America)

Meijer - 3145 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 - $0.40/kWh – 50kW x 2 (ChargePoint)


Questions or Comments:

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Wisconsin NEVI Funded Sites 2026 Update

 I posted my first update on the Wisconsin NEVI program back in the summer of 2024.  So much has changed since that post (link), that I figured instead of going back and updating that post with the latest, I would make a new post with the latest status of the project and what to expect next.

Wisconsin announced the winners of the round 1 NEVI site awards on 5/24/2024.  With 53 sites selected from 250+ applications.  A total of $23.3 million dollars of federal money allocated to bring DCFC throughout Wisconsin.  This was followed in November of 2025 with a Round 1.5 conditional award adding 26 more sites.  The convenience store chain Kwik Trip has been the big winner.  We also know from the Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) website that there will be many different hardware solutions implemented; “WEVI charging stations use many different charging station models, including Aliptronic America, ChargePoint, Jule, Kempower, Red E Charge, SK Signet, Tellus Power Green, and Tesla.”

Here is the latest WEVI Dashboard image of projects:

Original WEVI Round 1 Map:

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Let’s look at each of the site award statuses:

Oxford – Not Started

Citgo at N4190 Crossroads Clinic Rd, Oxford, WI 53952.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Plover – Under Construction

Kwik Trip at 5339 Harding Ave, Plover, WI 54467.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Mosinee – Not Started

Quality Inn Central Wisconsin Airport at 400 Orbiting Dr, Mosinee, WI 54455.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Wauwatosa – Not Started

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee at 11111 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Richfield –Under Construction

Kwik Trip at 2900 State Highway 167, Richfield, WI 54303.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Fond Du Lac - Open

Kwik Trip at 168 N Pioneer Rd, Fond du Lac, WI 54935.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Oshkosh – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 2400 S Washburn St, Oshkosh, WI 54904 Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Neenah – Not Started

BP at 1126 Main St, Neenah, WI 54956.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Green Bay – Not Started

Oneida Casino at 2522 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303.  Expected Red E Charging with Autel DC HiPower hardware.

Delavan – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 408 S Wright St, Delavan, WI 53115.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Greenfield – Not Started

Tesla Supercharger at 4777 S 27th St, Greenfield, WI 53221.  Festival Foods was listed but is now closed.  There is an existing Tesla Supercharger about 2 miles away at a Meijer.  This will be a Tesla owned and operated site.

Milwaukee – Under Construction

Residence Inn by Marriott Milwaukee at 7003 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53217.  Francis Energy with SK Signet hardware.

Sheboygan - Open

Sleep Inn & Suites at 3912 Motel Rd, Sheboygan, WI 53081.  Francis Energy with SK Signet hardware.

Manitowoc – Not Started

Shell at 1701 S 41st St, Manitowoc, WI 54220.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Green Bay – Not Started

Luigi's Italian Bistro at 2534 Steffens Court, Green Bay, 54311.  Jule network and BESS hardware.

La Cosse – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 1133 George St W, La Crosse, WI 54603.  There doesn’t look like there is a lot of space to put in charging at this location.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Tomah - Cancelled

Road Ranger at 102 E Woody St, Tomah, WI 54660.  This seems to be a round 1 site that did not survive into the design phase.

Baraboo - Open

Kwik Trip at 1171 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S, Baraboo, WI 53913.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Portage – Not Started

TA Travel Center at 5800 Kinney Rd, Portage, WI 53901.  BP Pulse network with Alpitronic HYC400 hardware.

Deforest – Not Started

Shell at 6162 US Hwy 51, Deforest, WI 53532.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Edgerton – Open

Edgerton Truck Stop at 568 Haugen Rd, Edgerton, WI 53534.  With common backend partnership, I expect that this will become part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Janesville – Not Started

Mobil at 3222 US-14, Janesville, WI 53546.  This Tesla award is one mile away from the existing Supercharger at 2915 N Lexington Dr, Janesville, WI 53545.  Expecting new V4 Supercharger site.

Menomonie - Open

Kwik Trip at 319 Oak Ave, Menomonie, WI 54751.  At less than $100k this is tied for the smallest award.  The power must already be in place and money here is for the EVSE, install, and operation. Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Hixton – Under Construction

Kwik Trip at 151 Interstate Rd N, Hixton, WI 54635.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Johnson Creek – Not Started

Pine Cone Travel Plaza at 665 Linmar Ln, Johnson Creek, WI 53038.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Pleasant Prairie - Open

Kwik Trip at 10215 120th Ave, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.   Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Pewaukee - Open

Kwik Trip at 2001 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072.   Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Crivitz – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 212 S US Highway 141, Crivitz, WI 54208.   Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Wausaukee - Open

Exxon at 530 State Hwy 180, Wausaukee, WI 54177.  Francis Energy with SK Signet hardware.

Platteville – Not Started

Menards at 1700 Progressive Pkwy, Platteville, WI 53818.  Jule network and BESS hardware.

Mount Horeb - Open

Kwik Trip at 9255 Ridgeview Rd, Mount Horeb, WI 53572.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Beaver Dam – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 2006 N Spring St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Brule - Open

Twin Gables Café Lounge at 13992 E US HWY 2, Brule, WI 54820.  Francis Energy with SK Signet hardware.

Ashland - Open

Kwik Trip at 1814 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI 54806.  At less than $100k this is tied for the smallest award.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Marinette – Under Construction

Kwik Trip at 2103 Hall Ave, Marinette, WI 54143.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Wausau – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 1440 W Campus Dr, Wausau, WI 54401.    Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Mercer – Not Started

Snow’s Family Market at 5126 US-51, Mercer, WI 54547.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Eau Claire – Under Construction

Kwik Trip at 1506 Black Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware. 

Rice Lake – Not Started

Menards at 2920 Decker Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868.  (Or South Ridge Shopping Plaza at 2500 Main St, Rice Lake, WI 54868).  Jule network and BESS hardware.

Minong – Not Started

KornerStore at 1030 W Hokah St, Minong, WI 54859.  Jule network and BESS hardware.

Hawthorne- Not Started

KornerStores at 9050 E County Rd B, Hawthorne, WI 54842.  Jule network and BESS hardware.

Saint Croix Falls – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 2072 W 130th Ave Us Highway 8, St Croix Falls, WI 54024.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Cameron – Under Construction

Kwik Trip at 201 S 1st St, Cameron, WI 54822.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Ladysmith - Open

Fairbridge Inn Express Ladysmith at 800 College Ave, Ladysmith, WI 54847.   Francis Energy with SK Signet hardware.

Rhinelander - Open

Culver’s at 620 W Kemp St, Rhinelander, WI 54501.  The money awarded for this site is the second highest amount.  The Zero6 network operates this site with a set of ChargePoint Express Plus units.

Crandon – Under Construction

Potawatomi Fire Side Market at 5326 Fire Keeper Rd, Crandon, WI 54520.  Charge Point Operator or installer are unknown.  Autel MaxiCharger DC HiPower charging units in the ground.

Armstrong Creek – Not Started

Corner Store at 497 US-8, Armstrong Creek, WI 54103.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Chippewa Falls - Open

Kwik Trip at 1267 Chippewa Crossing Blvd, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729.  This is new location opened within the last 2 years.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Thorp – Not Started

Express Mart at 602 S Washington St, Thorp, WI 54771.  Looking at this site on Google Street View doesn’t show a lot of space to install charging hardware for 4 different parking spots.  Installation in the given space should be interesting to follow.  Jule network and BESS hardware.

Abbotsford – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 301 Elderberry Rd, Abbotsford, WI 54405.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Hatley – Not Started

BP at 401 State Rd, Hatley, WI 54440.  Expected Red E Charge location with Autel MaxiCharger DC HiPower units.

Bonduel – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 102 Express Way, Bonduel, WI 54107.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Green Bay

Kwik Trip at 1871 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, WI 54303.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

That ends the round 1 awards, here is a map of open and under construction sites with 10-mile radius.  Green for Open, Orange for In Construction.  The NEVI program is already starting to provide good coverage of the state.

Original Plan with 25 mile radius:

Round 1.5 conditional awards were listed in November of 2025.  Here is a quick rundown of those 26 additional locations:

Superior – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 3027 E 2nd St, Superior, WI 54880.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Bloomer – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 1625 Woodard Rd, Bloomer, WI 54724.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Eau Claire – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 4395 N Town Hall Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54703.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Osseo – Not Started

BP at 12637 10th St, Osseo, WI 54758.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Tomah – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 310 E McCoy Blvd, Tomah, WI 54660.  Fill in site for the conditionally awarded Round 1 site that did not proceed.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Arbor Vitae – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 11085 WI-70 E, Arbor Vitae, WI 54568.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Merrill – Not Started

Travelodge at 200 S Pine Ridge Ave, Merrill, WI, 54452.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Prentice – Not Started

Prentice Truck & Travel Center at 5373 Granberg Rd, Prentice, WI 54556.  Existing single post Zef Energy Kempower unit to be expanded.

Marathon City – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 485 N Business Pkwy, Marathon City, WI 54448.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Abrams – Not Started

Shell at 4353 Brookside Rd, Abrams, WI 54101.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Madison – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 4825 American Pkwy, Madison, WI 53718.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

West Allis – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 10923 W Lapham St, West Allis, WI 53214.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Port Washington – Not Started

Hollander Chocolate Co at 1180 S Spring St, Port Washington, WI 53074.  CPO and Hardware not known.

Elkhorn – Not Started

BP at W4052 State Road 11, Elkhorn, WI, 53121.  Tesla awarded site.  Should be an 8 stall V4 location.

East Troy – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 1880 County Road ES, East Troy, WI 53120.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Milwaukee – Not Started

Hampton Inn at 5601 Lovers Lane Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53225.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Mauston – Not Started

Culver’s at 640 McEvoy St, Mauston, WI 53948.  Tesla awarded site.  This is an existing 6 stall V2 site.  May be expanded or completely upgraded.  Should be an 8 stall V4 location. 

Warrens – Not Started

Three Bears Waterpark at 701 Yogi Cir, Warrens, WI 54666.  EVGateway as CPO.   Equipment is unknown.

Wisconsin Dells – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 532 W Munroe Ave, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Cottage Grove – Not Started

BP at 2763 County Road N, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Lake Mills – Not Started

Econo Lodge at 7614 Oasis Ln, Lake Mills, WI 53551.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Hudson – Not Started

Target at 2401 Coulee Rd, Hudson, WI 54016.  Tesla awarded site.  Should be an 8 stall V4 location.

Roberts – Not Started

Kwik Trip at 1080 Wilkens Way, Roberts, WI 54023.  Part of the Kwik Charge network with SK Signet hardware.

Black River Falls – Not Started

AmericInn at W10090 WI-54, Black River Falls, WI 54615.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Little Chute – Not Started

Shell at 2221 Freedom Rd, Little Chute, WI 54140.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.

Appleton – Not Started

AmericInn at 3033 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914.  Universal EV as CPO, most likely using ABB hardware.


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