SEATTLE, May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric Vehicle
(EV) drivers are now able to plug in and charge their cars while
they shop or grab a bite at four of Western Washington's premier retail
destinations. Simon, a leading global retail real estate
company, and NRG EVgo (ee-vee-go), announce today the installation
of new electric car fast-charging Freedom Station® sites that can
recharge shoppers' vehicles in 30 minutes or less at four Western
Washington Simon shopping centers: Northgate Mall, Tacoma Mall,
Seattle Premium Outlets and North Bend Premium Outlets.
"Simon is committed to providing sustainable amenities for our
customers and the opening of multiple EV charging stations is a
great example of that," said Mona Benisi, Senior Director of
Sustainability for Simon. "The locations of our shopping centers
across the U.S. mean that Simon is ideally positioned to contribute
to the development of a national infrastructure for electric
vehicle charging stations, and also advances the company's
sustainability efforts."
Tacoma Mall's EV stations are now open, and located in the
parking lot between Forever 21 and Nordstrom.
Seattle Premium Outlet's new EV stations and Freedom Station are
also open and located on the ground level of the south side of the
center's parking garage.
The EV charging stations at North Bend Premium Outlets are
expected to open in late May, and will be located in the parking
lot near GAP Outlet.
Northgate Mall's EV charging stations including one Freedom
Station will be installed near Nordstrom Rack and will be available
for use later this spring.
"EVgo charging stations provide the confidence Seattle-area drivers need to purchase an EV
and discover an incredible new driving experience," said
Terry O'Day, Vice President of
Business Development at NRG EVgo. "By adding to our network of
charging stations in the Great Northwest, EV drivers today have
more freedom than ever, whether running errands or on longer
adventures."
The EVgo Freedom Station sites are designed to support both
current and future charging technology, by serving Western
Washington EV drivers' on-the-go charging needs regardless of what
kind of electric vehicle they drive. The stations currently support
CHAdeMO direct current (DC) fast charging, as well as standard
alternating current (AC) J1772 Level 2 EV charging and can be
upgraded with an SAE Combo charger as more EVs with that charging
standard become available.
About Northgate Mall
More Choices. More Stores.
Northgate Mall has over 130 stores to help you find just what you
are looking for. Northgate Mall also has 12 full service
restaurants and over 12 quick bite stops to complement your
shopping experience. Visit them online at
www.shopnorthgatemall.com. To keep up with the latest trends,
sales, events and more, find Northgate Mall on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/NorthgateMallSeattle, on Twitter at @NorthgateMall
www.twitter.com/NorthgateMall, and Instagram at @NorthgateMall
www.instagram.com/northgatemall.
About Tacoma Mall
Among the 150 stores and
restaurants at Tacoma Mall, this indoor mall features Nordstrom,
H&M, Apple, Express and Build-A-Bear. Tacoma Mall serves the
nearby communities of University
Place, Gig Harbor,
Lakewood, Puyallup, Joint Base Lewis- McChord and
Tacoma. Tacoma Mall has exciting
dining options from sit down places such as BJ's Brewhouse to grab
and go options such as Chipotle Mexican grill. With over 150 stores
ranging from women's apparel, children's fashion and home
electronics, Tacoma Mall is the premier shopping destination in
Pierce County. Tacoma Mall is
conveniently located parallel to I-5 on the west side between 38th
Street and 56th Street exits in Tacoma. From the entire team at Tacoma Mall,
we hope you will visit us soon! To stay updated on the latest
sales, events and news about the property, check out Tacoma Mall on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/TacomaMall, on Twitter @TacomaMall or
www.twitter.com/TacomaMall, and Instagram at
www.instagram.com/tacomamall.
About Premium Outlets
Simon's Premium Outlets
portfolio is the world's largest collection of upscale outlet
centers. It includes 77 Premium Outlet Outlets® including 63 in
the United States, one in
Puerto Rico, nine in Japan, two in Korea, one in Malaysia and one in Mexico. Premium Outlet Centers in the United States are located primarily in or
near major metropolitan markets such as New York, Los
Angeles, Boston and
Chicago and visitor markets such
as Orlando, Las Vegas and Palm
Springs. Center information is available at
www.premiumoutlets.com.
For more information and to keep updated on the changes at the
center, visit Seattle Premium Outlets on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/seattlepremiumoutlets, Twitter at
https://twitter.com/seattlepo, and Instagram at
http://instagram.com/premiumoutlets.
Additional information on North Bend Premium Outlets can be
discovered on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/northbendpremiumoutlets?fref=ts
Twitter at https://twitter.com/NorthBendPO, and Instagram at
https://instagram.com/premiumoutlets/
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in retail
real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100
company (Simon Property Group, NYSE: SPG). Our
industry-leading retail properties and investments across
North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions
of consumers every day and generate billions in annual sales. For
more information, visit simon.com.
About NRG EVgo
The NRG EVgo network gives electric
vehicle (EV) owners new freedom and range confidence via home and
workplace charging docks, plus a network of fast charging stations
conveniently located at retailers along major transportation
corridors within EVgo cities. Service plans offered by EVgo can
provide EV owners a home or workplace charger and use of EVgo's
Freedom Station® sites and other public charging stations. EVgo is
a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500
company at the forefront of changing how people think about, buy
and use energy. Through EVgo, NRG will provide access to hundreds
of public charging sites across more than 25 major metropolitan
areas. To find out more, or to join the EVgo network, visit
www.nrgevgo.com. Connect with EVgo on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter @nrgevgo.
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