Suburban Propane partnered with ABB, Kempower, and NASCAR to run a mobile EV charging demo using renewable propane during the June 19-21, 2026 NASCAR weekend in San Diego. The setup at Naval Base Coronado used renewable propane-fueled generators paired with battery storage to power DC fast chargers off-grid. It shows a potential lower-carbon path for temporary EV charging where grid connection is not available. The demonstration is part of Suburban Propane's broader push to position renewable propane as a drop-in fuel for reducing emissions. The company already powers 21 NASCAR racetracks with conventional propane. This test extends that relationship into EV charging. Key open questions are the cost per kWh compared to grid or diesel charging, and whether the renewable propane used is from waste oils or captured carbon. No revenue or deployment timeline was disclosed.
