SK Signet to supply 1,000 400 kW EV charging dispensers to Francis Energy

SK Signet Inc., a global manufacturer of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has entered into a long-term EV charger supply agreement with Francis Energy, owner of the fourth-largest electric vehicle fast-charging network in the US. During the initial phase of the agreement, SK Signet will provide 1,000 400 kW EV charging dispensers to Francis Energy.

Last week, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the location of new EV charging stations along Ohio interstates, making it the first state to announce charging station sites that will be developed as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. SK Signet and Francis Energy were noted as participants in this project.

SK Signet’s fast-charging infrastructure is built for maximum user-accessibility, accepting all formats of payment, and offering charging for a broad range of vehicles on the market. The charging stations will also allow drivers the option to reserve a charging location from the vehicle or mobile application.

The announcement follows the grand opening of SK Signet’s EV charging manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas. (Earlier post.) The facility, SK Signet’s first in the US, will be able to produce more than 10,000 ultra-fast chargers per year at full capacity.

SK Signet is based in South Korea with US headquarters in McLean, Virginia. SK Signet joined the SK family of companies through an acquisition by SK Inc., the strategic investment arm of SK Group, in April 2021.

Francis Energy is the fourth-largest owner and operator of universal direct current fast-charging (DCFC) stations in the US. The Francis network includes more than 550 fast-charging ports across more than 130 distinct locations throughout 7 states. Francis is currently constructing projects in Illinois, the 8^th state in its rapidly expanding network throughout the heartland of America.

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