SK Signet Supplies Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers in Ohio, USA

SK Signet announced on the 7th that it will supply fast chargers to the electric vehicle charging station site being constructed by Francis Energy in the United States.

On the 29th (local time), the two companies held a groundbreaking ceremony at the electric vehicle charging station construction site in Ohio, USA, and conducted a commemorative event for building the electric vehicle charging station under the NEVI program, the first of its kind in Ohio.

On the 29th (local time), attendees are taking a commemorative photo at the groundbreaking ceremony for an electric vehicle charging station held in Ohio, USA. (Provided by SK Signet)

This charging station is expected to receive subsidies from the NEVI program, a policy to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. SK Signet will install the first fast charger that meets NEVI standards.

To receive NEVI subsidies, domestic production in the United States is a mandatory requirement. SK Signet's Texas factory began mass production in July last year and can currently produce 10,000 ultra-fast chargers annually. The fast charger supplied to this station is a 400kW model capable of fully charging within 18 minutes.

In July last year, SK Signet signed a long-term contract with Francis Energy to supply at least 1,000 units of 400kW ultra-fast chargers over five years until 2027.

David Yankowski, Chairman and CEO of Francis Energy, said, "We are pleased to collaborate with SK Signet to break ground on Ohio’s first NEVI-selected site for an electric vehicle charging station and improve infrastructure accessibility. Starting with the Ohio project, we have long-term plans to expand charging infrastructure in other regions across the United States."

Shin Jeong-ho, CEO of SK Signet, stated, "It is meaningful to install the first NEVI-selected ultra-fast charger in Ohio through cooperation with Francis Energy. We will contribute to the spread of electrification in the U.S. and global net-zero efforts by providing high-quality ultra-fast chargers."

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