New Rove Charging Center in Santa Ana offers 40 EV charging spots, mini Gelson’s Market, lounge and restrooms [Video]

SANTA ANA, Calif. (KABC) — As electric vehicle adoption moves along, so does public EV quick charging, albeit at a slower rate so far.

You may have seen quick chargers in a parking lot somewhere, out by themselves in a row. Now, a new concept will act as a waystation while your battery is getting filled.

“We thought, there has to be a better way. We need to have purpose-built charging centers for EV drivers,” said Bill Reid, chairman and CEO of Rove Charging.

So instead of just sitting in your car, the Rove Charging Center is somewhat like a terminal at an airport. I’ll be an area to chill out with restrooms, and you can get something to eat or drink at what’s basically a mini Gelson’s Market.

“Unlike a traditional convenience store, our consumer is going to have a little more time. So to be able to have a fresh, in-store made green salad, or a …