Electric vehicle drivers along Interstate 84 can now power up before tackling Cabbage Hill and the long stretches of Eastern Oregon highways, thanks to the opening of a new charging station in Pendleton, Oregon. 

The station is the first solar-plus-storage DC fast-charging station in the state. 

EV charging company XCharge North America partnered with Wildhorse Resort & Casino to bring the four GridLink chargers to Wildhorse’s Arrowhead Travel Plaza at 72485 Highway 331. The plaza serves over 1.7 million vehicles a year.  

“This project supports the Tribe’s dedication to sustainable practices and our mission to deliver a forward-thinking experience for all guests and travelers,” said Gary E. George, CEO at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, in a news release.  

The Texas-based XCharge serves customers in 18 states.