SK Signet has announced plans to supply fast chargers for an electric vehicle (EV) charging station currently under construction in Ohio by Francis Energy, the fourth-largest fast-charging operator in the US.
The first fast charger from SK Signet to meet the required standards will be installed at this charging station, which is receiving subsidies from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program of the US government.
In order to qualify for subsidies from the NEVI program, it is mandatory to have production within the US. SK Signet’s Texas factory began mass production in July last year, producing 10,000 fast chargers annually.
The fast chargers supplied by SK Signet for this Ohio station are rated at 400 kilowatts (kW) and can fully charge a vehicle within 18 minutes. They feature an efficient design that meets NEVI standards.
Last July, SK Signet entered into a long-term contract with Francis Energy to supply a minimum of 1,000 units or more of 400-kW fast chargers over five years until 2027.
