Central New Jersey’s dominant retail center will install 20 charging stations around the property to help electric vehicle drivers recharge while they shop, dine and play.
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (April 18, 2024) — Today, Bridgewater Commons commemorates Earth Day this April. The center announces the installation of 20 Level 2 (L2) Volta electric vehicle (EV) charging stations strategically placed throughout the property. With these state-of-the-art charging stations, shoppers can conveniently power up their electric vehicles while indulging in retail therapy.
L2 chargers at Bridgewater Commons can charge EVs via the industry standard “J Plug” or Tesla’s proprietary connection when using a J1772 adapter, offering guests convenient recharging for their cars or SUVs. Four stations are in the Macy’s parking lot, with the rest distributed around the center. Positioned directly in front of building entrances, these charging stations are ready to serve EV drivers.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Volta charging stations for several reasons,” said Tom Kovacic, Marketing and Business Development Director at Bridgewater Commons. “Bridgewater Commons has a long commitment to sustainability, as has Somerset County. These charging stations will provide a tremendous convenience for our visitors, who are increasingly turning to electric vehicles. Now, they’ll be able to shop, dine and be entertained, all while they’re topping up their auto’s charge to get safely to their next destination.”
According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Somerset County boasts the sixth highest number of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the state as of December 2023. Moreover, as of June 2023, Somerset has the highest percentage of EVs in the state, NJDEP reported.
Volta Charging, LLC, a subsidiary of Shell USA, Inc., owns and operates a large public EV charging network in the U.S. with a network of over 3,500 charge points across the country.
The installation is the latest eco-friendly initiative from Bridgewater Commons, an IREM Certified Sustainable Property. The center boasts more than 2,000 energy-efficient LED lights, rooftop solar panels, and recycling of more than 250 tons of waste annually. Venting, lighting, energy, fire, security systems, and more are carefully monitored for maximum efficiency.
About Bridgewater Commons
Located along the I-287 corridor at the intersection of Routes 22 and 202/206 in Bridgewater, New jersey, Bridgewater Commons is a more than 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center serving the Northern N.J. region. The cornerstone of its community’s commercial sector since 1988 and boasting an array of over 150 leading retailers, premiere restaurants and convenient service brands, Bridgewater Commons is home to anchor department stores Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s; iconic retailers including Apple, J. Crew, Lucky Brand Jeans, lululemon athletica, Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma; along with a collection of restaurants, eateries and entertainment venues such as Seasons 52, The Cheesecake Factory, Redstone American Grill and AMC Dine-In Theatres, among many more. Further enhancing the property is The Village at Bridgewater Commons, a unique, open-air shopping district with over 10 retailers and food and beverage locations including White House Black Market, LOFT, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Shake Shack and Starbucks for visitors to explore and enjoy. Bridgewater Commons is an IREM® Certified Sustainable Property. For more information including a full store directory, operating hours, driving directions and more, please visit www.bridgewatercommons.com.
About Pacific Retail Capital Partners
Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) is one of the nation’s premier retail operating groups of large open-air and enclosed shopping centers, with more than $3.0 billion in assets under management across the United States. Based in Southern California, the company’s portfolio totals 24 properties encompassing over 20 million square feet. With a highly experienced team that has a proven track record of generating value its stakeholders, PRCP is dedicated to evolving real estate for the next generation by working with the communities it serves to design master plans that transform its assets into high-performing mixed-use destinations. The vertically-integrated company provides end-to-end sourcing, assessment, underwriting, valuing, developing, marketing, design and asset management services. To learn more visit pacificretail.com or follow on social media at: Facebook: @PacificRetailCapitalPartners and Instagram: @PacificRetail