XCharge North America, the North American subsidiary of XCHG Limited and a provider of EV charging and battery-integrated solutions, announced a new partnership with Wildhorse Resort & Casino’s Arrowhead Travel Plaza to deploy four dual-dispenser GridLink chargers in Pendleton, Oregon.
This latest deployment brings XCharge NA’s total U.S. presence to 18 states and marks Oregon’s first solar-plus-storage DC fast-charging station.
The Arrowhead Travel Plaza, part of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino enterprises on tribal lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, serves over 1.7 million vehicles along transportation corridor Interstate 84. XCharge’s installation supports this demand with a safe and sustainable charging solution, integrating four 215kWh GridLinks with 40kW of solar, which can output up to 194kW per unit.
The technology ensures a reliable and high-speed charge for nearly all EV models, which is particularly crucial for those traveling on the steep, weather-prone route.
“Helping create Oregon’s first solar-supplemented DC fast-charging site marks a major milestone in XCharge’s journey of innovation and sustainability,” said Aatish Patel, co-founder and president of XCharge NA, in a statement. “Our Arrowhead Travel Plaza installation goes beyond simply delivering ultra-fast charging—it’s a powerful demonstration of how integrating our GridLink technology with solar power can offset grid demand, enhance a charging site’s resilience and flexibility, and even bolster the region’s energy architecture. This is exactly the kind of fully integrated, clean infrastructure we’ve envisioned since XCharge NA’s inception—practical, future-ready, and built to maximize renewable integration while addressing today’s customer needs.”
The installation was strategically enabled by NetZero Energy, LLC; the company identified the initial opportunity for collaboration and provided due diligence, system design, and comprehensive project management.
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