The San Diego Padres are hoping to keep their fans charged up after a 93-win playoff season last year. But at least their electric vehicles will be charged up, thanks to a new deal with XLR8 America.

The Padres have partnered with the San Diego-based EV charging systems provider to install 20 chargers in a parking facility for its home field, Petco Park. The chargers are expected to become operational during the 2025 season.

The public chargers will be placed on the ground level of Petco Park’s Parkade parking facility on the corner of 10th Avenue and J Street, adjacent to the stadium, allowing fans to charge their vehicles while attending a game. They will also be available throughout the year anytime the Parkade is open to the public, such as for concerts and other stadium events.

In 2024, the Padres drew 3,330,545 fans to Petco Park, ranking third in attendance among Major League Baseball’s 30 teams.

In a news release, the Padres said they are committed to “advancing sustainable measures as part of the fan experience,” and noted Petco Park was the first National League stadium to be powered by 100% renewable and carbon-free energy.

“We are proud to partner with XLR8 America to further our environmental and sustainability efforts at Petco Park and the Ballpark District,” Padres CEO Erik Greupner said. “By installing EV chargers in the Padres Parkade, we are providing another convenient option for fans with electric or hybrid vehicles to commute to Padres games and special events at the ballpark.”

XLR8 America provides commercial EV chargers for businesses to offer EV drivers an amenity while adding a new revenue stream to the businesses’ parking facilities.

The company said qualified locations can benefit from its “Owned and Operated” charging as a service program, which requires no capital investment for equipment and pays the owner a portion of the fees generated.

XLR8 America CEO Frank O’Connor said the partnership helps the Padres “enhance their corporate sustainability efforts and fan experience, and further introduce XLR8 America to the San Diego business community.”

The partnership extends beyond installing chargers at Petco Park. XLR8 America will be a season sponsor of the Padres, including stadium signage, fan seat upgrades, VIP on-field experiences and displays in the Gallagher Square area of the park.