Charged Fleet Logo

ChargePoint Provides EV Charging For Wisconsin Car Rental Operation

The new deployments at Midwestern Wheels rental car locations

A driver uses the ChargePoint app on a smartphone next to a ChargePoint EV charging station.

ChargePoint added new public EV charging stations at Midwestern Wheels rental branches in Appleton and Madison, Wisconsin.

Photo: ChargePoint

1 min to read


ChargePoint is installing EV chargers at multiple Midwestern Wheels outlets, a licensee of Avis Budget Group, providing public charging access at airport and local-market rental locations in Appleton and Madison, Wisconsin.

New Wisconsin Charging Locations

The new deployments include a mix of ChargePoint AC and DC stations intended to support both rental EV customers and local drivers in the surrounding communities. ChargePoint said the chargers are available to the public and can be located through the ChargePoint mobile app.

Ad Loading...

“By opening their chargers up to the public, Midwestern Wheels has maximized utilization and accelerated their return on investment while increasing their brand awareness in the local community,” said Rick Wilmer, CEO at ChargePoint, in a Jan. 21 news release.

Charging Features And Operations

ChargePoint said multiple stations include its Omni Port system, which supports different EV connector types without dedicating parking stalls to specific plug standards.

All stations are managed through the ChargePoint Platform, which provides performance monitoring and real-time operational insights.

“As EV adoption continues, we have created a unique win-win experience by offering EV charging to the public and our rental car customers in addition to our internal fleet charging needs,” said Bill Wallschlaeger, president of Midwestern Wheels.

More Charging

A transparent background of a wireless EV charger with black text over it in the center and the Charged Fleet logo in the top left
Charging•by News/Media Release•October 7, 2026

Honda Develops In-Motion Wireless EV Charging Technology for Commercial Vehicles

Honda, Taisei and Taisei Rotec are developing a road-embedded wireless charging system capable of transferring up to 150 kW, with public-road testing planned in Japan beginning in fiscal 2027.

Read More →
An Arnold Clark black building with an electric charger out front
Charging•by News/Media Release•September 30, 2026

Arnold Clark Charge Opens Six Ultra-Rapid EV Chargers in Huddersfield

The new public charging site brings the Arnold Clark Charge network to 63 locations across the U.K., with charging priced at 55 pence per kWh.

Read More →
A thumbnail for the 2026 annual reliability report from ChargerHelp
Charging•by News/Media Release•September 25, 2026

ChargerHelp Report Finds EV Charger Recovery Delays Can Stretch Beyond a Month

An analysis of approximately 500 million data points found charging issues requiring multiple work orders took a median of 32 days to resolve, highlighting the operational impact of diagnostics and repair coordination.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Xos charger hub standalone
Charging•September 9, 2026

Xos Mobile Charging Hub Surpasses 1 GWh of Energy Delivered

As fleets electrify, charging capacity does not always arrive on the same timeline as the vehicles. Operating data from one Xos Hub shows how mobile, grid-independent charging can support vehicles when permanent infrastructure or utility upgrades aren't available.

Read More →
A black rental car is at a ChargePoint stations
Charging•by News/Media Release•August 28, 2026

ChargePoint Adds Overhead EV Fast Charging at Portland International Airport

The installation can charge up to 20 rental vehicles simultaneously and uses overhead equipment to preserve ground-level space at the airport's Quick Turnaround Facility.

Read More →
A blue car and a pink octopus sit next to each other on a graphic for Octopus Charging
Charging•by News/Media Release•August 27, 2026

Octopus Energy Launches Public EV Charging App in U.S.

Octopus Charge allows EV drivers to locate and access public charging stations through a single app, building on the company's Electroverse platform in Europe.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
A green graphic for a level 2 Schneider Charge
Charging•by News/Media Release•August 26, 2026

Schneider Electric Launches Level 2 Home EV Charger With Integrated Load Management

Schneider Charge uses integrated SmartAmp technology to adjust charging output based on household electrical demand and is available with NACS or J1772 connectors.

Read More →
Charged Fleet Off-Peak thumbnail showing a man beside an EV charger with green lightning and the text “Charger Reliability v. Gas Pump Ease.”
Charging•by Staff•August 5, 2026

Why EV Charging Reliability Is More Complicated Than It Looks

GridLink CEO Josh Silets explains what causes EV chargers to fail, why fleet operators often struggle to identify the source, and what questions they should ask charging vendors.

Read More →
a hand holding a phone with the MyChevrolet Energy Pass chargin app open
Charging•by News/Media Release•July 28, 2026

GM Adds ChargePoint Network to Energy Pass Platform

The integration gives GM EV drivers access to additional DC fast chargers and Level 2 stations through a single app while expanding the automaker's public charging ecosystem.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
A rendering showing solar panels and mobile chargers with battery storage at an open-air sports venue.
Charging•by News/Media Release•July 9, 2026

Xos White Paper Asserts LA Olympics Will Lack Enough EV Chargers

The commercial EV fleet company recommends some faster and more flexible remedies to relieve the anticipated shortfall.

Read More →