Circle K, a renowned name in the convenience store sector, has taken a significant stride towards enabling accessible EV charging. The company recently introduced the first US-made ABB E-mobility Terra 184 EV charger at its Wytheville, Virginia site. This milestone comes as part of Circle K's ambitious plan to establish 200 EV charging sites across North America by 2024.
ABB, a leading player in e-mobility, unveiled plans last year to invest $4 million in a Columbia, South Carolina factory dedicated to manufacturing US-made EV chargers. With the capacity to produce up to 10,000 EV chargers annually, this facility aims to cater to the rising demand for charging solutions in the US market.
The Terra 184 EV charger, now available at the Wytheville Circle K location, is a testament to ABB's commitment to promoting EV adoption. This charger can add 100 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes and supports all charging standards, including CSS, CHAdeMO, and AC. It's also capable of charging two EVs simultaneously in less than 20 minutes.
Snorre Skeie, the Director of E-Mobility for Circle K in North America, expressed his excitement about the launch, stating, "We are very pleased to make it easier for EV customers in Wytheville and throughout Southwestern Virginia by filling this gap in charging availability along the I-77/81 corridor...".
This development underscores the ongoing efforts of Circle K and ABB to augment the EV charging infrastructure in the US and globally. Circle K currently boasts over 1,400 fast chargers at 300 locations worldwide, while ABB has sold over a million EV chargers globally.
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