Volta Inc. (VLTA-WT) operates a network of smart media-enabled charging stations for electric vehicles primarily in the United States. The company provides Level 2 AC charging solutions equipped with digital advertising screens, enabling free charging for users funded by media revenue; it deploys chargers at high-traffic locations such as retail parking lots, shopping centers, and public venues across more than 30 states and territories. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Volta targets retail property owners, municipalities, and EV drivers, leveraging its PredictEV software for site selection and grid forecasting. In 2023, Shell USA Inc. acquired Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $169 million, integrating its network into Shell's Recharge public EV charging portfolio and retaining the Volta Media Network branding for advertising. In November 2025, Shell agreed to sell a substantial portion of Volta's media-enabled charging assets, including thousands of stations across 34 states, to JOLT Energy for expansion into the U.S. market; the deal is expected to close on January 1, 2026.