Fossil fuel is on the decline in terms of use and interest among consumers, and companies in the oil industry know this. That’s why it’s not a big surprise that Shell has started offering charging stations for electric vehicles in order to keep up with the times. Sustainable energy is already considered by experts as the future, after all, and it would be in Big Oil’s best interest to start claiming real estate as it did with gas and diesel.

Sustainability is the name of the game for the energy sector in the years to come and regardless of how they feel about it, fossil fuel companies will have to relent and give in to the march of renewable energy if they want to remain relevant. This is why Shell has begun installing electric car charging stations in The Netherlands and the UK, Futurism reports.

This is a win-win scenario for both the renewable energy proponents and the gas company because it addresses problems that both parties are facing. For owners of electric cars who are invariably huge fans of renewable energy, the range can be a huge issue. Unlike gas vehicles, there aren’t too many options when it comes to recharging. For Shell, it’s a good business move because it shows that it’s not unwilling to change with the times.

Among those who are going to feel relieved about this initiative are owners of Tesla vehicles, which is a crowd that has been growing over the years. Many of these car owners can feel anxious about the prospect of taking their vehicles out for a long drive because of issues with range, Inverse reports.

While Tesla has been working hard to provide their customers with charging stations, the efforts of one company have yielded slow progress. With the help of Shell and its much more substantial presence of refueling stations all over the world, charging stations for electric cars could multiply exponentially.