Hannaford to offer electric vehicle charging

Five Hannaford supermarkets in the Capital Region, including ones in Troy and Wynantskill, now offer a place for drivers of electric cars to recharge their vehicles. The supermarket chain formally unveiled Friday public charging stations in both New York state and Maine through a partnership with Nissan and the EVgo Fast Charging network on Friday. In addition to the chain’s Troy and Wynantskill stores, the stations are also available at locations in Guilderland, Voorheesville and Albany. Hannaford’s DC Fast Chargers provide drivers a charging experience similar to re- filling at gas stations, allowing vehicles to significantly recharge their batteries within 20 minutes. Users can pay for the electricity right at the station with an EVgo account fob or a credit or debit card.