XCharge, JOJO launch 200kW EV chargers in Illinois
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- XCharge North America is supplying and deploying four 200kW C6 Smart DC fast chargers with dual ports at each of nine initial Illinois sites, handling full buildout from planning to construction
- JOJO Superfast is developing the charging network in partnership with XCharge, starting with nine locations across Illinois and prioritizing retail-anchored sites for driver convenience
- Menards is hosting the majority of the initial charging locations, anchoring the strategy to place fast chargers where drivers already spend time
- ComEd provided financial support through its 'Make-Ready' rebate program, helping cover electrical infrastructure upgrades needed for high-power charging stations
- Illinois EPA contributed funding via the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program, which is backed by the state’s Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), to accelerate EV infrastructure deployment
- Joe Sheehan, CEO of JOJO Superfast, credited collaboration with ComEd and the IEPA as proof that well-structured EV incentives can drive tangible, impactful outcomes
Why it matters: Nine high-power charging sites backed by $0.5M+ in state and utility incentives lower the barrier for EV adoption in central and southern Illinois, where coverage is sparse. This makes JOJO and XCharge key players in expanding equitable access under CEJA’s mandate, using public funds to de-risk private infrastructure builds.
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