The Circle K petrol station chain has opened its largest fast-charging location worldwide offers 20 HPC charging points for electric cars and a further six for electric trucks Circle K also plans to open its first location in Sweden dedicated exclusively to charging electric vehicles in the spring Circle K describes its new 30,000 square metre site in Järna as a flagship filling station the petrol station chain sees great potential for this location which is covered and equipped with solar modules offers ten Alpitronic Hyperchargers with an output of up to 400 kW each Two CCS and one CHAdeMO connection are available per charging station as only two connections can be used simultaneously The charging points are set up according to a ‘drive-through’ concept but can only be accessed by caravans to a limited extent The situation is different for the other three charging stations installed next to it each offer a maximum output of up to 400 kW and two CCS charging options These are also suitable for electric trucks It is not clear from the press release whether they are reserved for the latter the new fast-charging location was designed to offer “a safe efficient and smooth charging experience in combination with a spacious shop.” The wishes of customers are said to have been taken into account In addition to the ‘drive-through’ solution where electric cars drive in and out in one direction illuminated areas and clearly marked pedestrian crossings were also on the wish list “We have thought of just about everything here we see great potential,” says Jeremy Knights So it’s hardly surprising that the site also has a large shop with food and drink you can also order your food and have it delivered to your vehicle While the location in Järna offers conventional fuel as well as electricity the situation will be different at another location which is also due to open in the spring: Circle K Gårda is to become the petrol station chain’s first location where it only offers ‘fuel’ for electric vehicles I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology