Electric vehicle charging infrastructure provider ChargePoint has signed a supplier agreement with the automobile association of AAA Clubs and their service providers to provide chargers and available services at preferred pricing.
The companies aim to expand the reach of EV charging infrastructure in an affordable manner for AAA members. The offers will be available to more than 12,000 service providers representing 27 AAA clubs across the US, and CAA clubs in Canada.
“AAA’s first priority is serving our members,” said Bob Huffman, Director of Roadside Programs & Benefits for AAA. “By working with ChargePoint, we are able to provide resources and services to our clubs and service providers, so they are able to best assist our members when they need us most.”
The entities include towing service providers, automotive repair companies and similar small businesses with a need for EV charging. The offerings will also support packages for existing ChargePoint charging stations owned by clubs and service providers.
AAA, or the American Automobile Association was it is known historically, is a federation of motor clubs in North America. The association includes more than 64 million motorists throughout the U.S.
The EV share of the U.S. automobile market is still relatively small but growing at a quickening pace. Last year, more than 1 million EVs were sold, with a record 1.2 million 2023.
A report by the federal Energy Information Administration indicated that combined sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles increased to 21% of all light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales for the third quarter of 2024. Battery electric vehicles alone accounted for nearly 9% of LDV sales during that period.
