Pilot to expand EV charging network to 500 locations by 2026
Published on: Feb 27, 2025
The company currently operates charging stations at 130 of its travel centers as part of a partnership with General Motors.
Pilot Company is set to significantly expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with plans to operate 2,000 charging points across 500 locations by 2026.
The company currently provides EV charging at approximately 130 of its travel centers through a partnership with General Motors. This number is set to grow in the next two years, according to a recent earnings report from Berkshire Hathaway, owner of the retail chain.
The announcement comes as Pilot navigates a challenging financial landscape. In 2024, the company reported a $9.9 billion (17.4%) decline in revenue compared to the previous year, a drop primarily attributed to lower average fuel prices and reduced volumes from non-core fuel activities. Gross sales margins also fell by 4.3% due to lower diesel margins amid decreased price volatility.
Despite these challenges, Pilot remains a dominant force in fuel retailing, selling approximately 11.4 billion gallons of fuel through its company-owned locations, third-party agreements, and wholesale operations.
Pilot currently operates 677 travel centers and 77 fuel-only retail locations across the U.S. and five Canadian provinces, primarily under the Pilot and Flying J brands. This includes 658 company-owned sites and 96 locations managed through unconsolidated joint ventures.
