Circle K Opens EV-Only Station With 10 Fast Chargers in Sweden

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Circle K just ditched gas pumps completely at their new Swedish station - a first for the convenience store giant in Europe.

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Their new Gårda location near Gothenburg features 10 ultra-fast chargers that can power up your EV from dead to 80% in just 15 minutes.

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We want to win over electric vehicle customers," says Circle K exec Hans-Olav Høidahl, calling the site "a safe harbor for EV drivers on the road.

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The smart location sits on Sweden's busy E6 motorway with 100,000+ daily vehicles and 10,000+ nearby workers - prime spot for EV drivers needing a charge.

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Unlike typical gas stations where you spend minutes, this hub offers a cafe-like 1,076-square-foot store with food, Wi-Fi, and comfy seating while you wait.

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The coolest tech? Kempower's system recognizes returning cars automatically - just plug in and it handles payment without needing an app every time.

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This isn't Circle K's first rodeo - they recently opened an even bigger hub in Järna with 26 fast chargers for both cars and trucks.

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What about food? Fresh pizza, kebab, and hot dogs transform charging time from a drawback into an actual pleasant break from driving.

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With 17,000 locations worldwide and plans for 1,000 high-speed chargers in Sweden by 2026, is Circle K about to become the new gas station of the electric future?

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