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Electrify America* has announced plans to support WS Development with its white-label electric vehicle (EV) charging ‘solution’ in the launch of 15 Hyper-Fast electric vehicle (EV) stations across the United States. installation will begin in Massachusetts this winter followed by 15 properties across the U.S.
“Partnering with Electrify America allows us to take another meaningful step toward making sustainability part of the everyday experience at our properties,” said Jake Stahl, Chief Financial Officer of WS Development. “We’re proud to offer our visitors the convenience of fast, reliable EV charging while investing in clean energy solutions that support the future of our communities.”**
The new Electrify America charging stations will roll out across over 15 WS Development properties beginning in early 2026 with The Shops at Blackstone Valley (Millbury, MA), Walmart Plaza (Salem, MA), and The Street Chestnut Hill (Chestnut Hill, MA), with installations across other properties in Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Illinois, and California to follow. A full list of properties to receive EV charging stations along with the official launch dates will be announced at a later time. [In alignment with the demographics of EV owners, the properties are for the affluent. – AutoCrat]
Through the so-called turnkey white-label charging solution, WS Development will operate the stations, located at their retail destinations, while benefiting from Electrify America’s network, ability to scale, and what is claimed to be a seamless customer experience. The new stations will be integrated into the Electrify America network with more than 5000 chargers and 1000 stations across 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Customers will be able to use Electrify America’s mobile app, which allows drivers to easily locate chargers, view charger availability, start a charge, and initiate payment within the mobile platform.
“Electrify America is proud to collaborate with WS Development to bring Hyper-Fast EV charging to some of the most iconic retail destinations in the country,” said Rachel Moses, Sr. Director, Sales, Business Development, & Marketing at Electrify America.
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** WS Development says it “owns and manages over 100 properties comprising 22+ million square feet across 14 states, making the company one of the largest retail-led, mixed-use developers in the country. From its origins in suburban New England, our portfolio has grown nationally to include urban core retail, high-end lifestyle centers, and mixed-use developments. We are one of the few in our field to maintain a fully vertically-integrated company, with professionals in development, design, construction, operations, leasing, lease compliance, entitlements, finance, capital markets, acquisitions, marketing, information management, and accounting.” Some examples follow:
- One Boston Wharf – Boston, Massachusetts
- 111 Harbor Way – Boston, Massachusetts
- The Royal Poinciana Plaza – Palm Beach, Florida
- Fenway Corners – Boston, Massachusetts
- Hyde Park Village – Tampa, Florida
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Electrify America EV Charging Adds WS Development
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Electrify America* has announced plans to support WS Development with its white-label electric vehicle (EV) charging ‘solution’ in the launch of 15 Hyper-Fast electric vehicle (EV) stations across the United States. installation will begin in Massachusetts this winter followed by 15 properties across the U.S.
“Partnering with Electrify America allows us to take another meaningful step toward making sustainability part of the everyday experience at our properties,” said Jake Stahl, Chief Financial Officer of WS Development. “We’re proud to offer our visitors the convenience of fast, reliable EV charging while investing in clean energy solutions that support the future of our communities.”**
The new Electrify America charging stations will roll out across over 15 WS Development properties beginning in early 2026 with The Shops at Blackstone Valley (Millbury, MA), Walmart Plaza (Salem, MA), and The Street Chestnut Hill (Chestnut Hill, MA), with installations across other properties in Massachusetts, New York, Florida, Illinois, and California to follow. A full list of properties to receive EV charging stations along with the official launch dates will be announced at a later time. [In alignment with the demographics of EV owners, the properties are for the affluent. – AutoCrat]
Through the so-called turnkey white-label charging solution, WS Development will operate the stations, located at their retail destinations, while benefiting from Electrify America’s network, ability to scale, and what is claimed to be a seamless customer experience. The new stations will be integrated into the Electrify America network with more than 5000 chargers and 1000 stations across 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Customers will be able to use Electrify America’s mobile app, which allows drivers to easily locate chargers, view charger availability, start a charge, and initiate payment within the mobile platform.
“Electrify America is proud to collaborate with WS Development to bring Hyper-Fast EV charging to some of the most iconic retail destinations in the country,” said Rachel Moses, Sr. Director, Sales, Business Development, & Marketing at Electrify America.
*AutoInformed on
** WS Development says it “owns and manages over 100 properties comprising 22+ million square feet across 14 states, making the company one of the largest retail-led, mixed-use developers in the country. From its origins in suburban New England, our portfolio has grown nationally to include urban core retail, high-end lifestyle centers, and mixed-use developments. We are one of the few in our field to maintain a fully vertically-integrated company, with professionals in development, design, construction, operations, leasing, lease compliance, entitlements, finance, capital markets, acquisitions, marketing, information management, and accounting.” Some examples follow:
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.