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Episode 22: From Pumps to Power - How Circle K Is Reinventing the Petrol Station
In this first episode of our new series on petrol retailers entering the EV charging space, we sit down with Hallgeir Horne, part of the e-mobility network development team at Circle K. With operations across Scandinavia and a growing footprint in Europe, Circle K is rethinking its fuel station legacy to serve the next generation of electric drivers.
What you’ll learn:
- How Circle K is turning existing forecourts into high-performance ultra-fast charging hubs
- The company’s competitive edge vs. pure-play CPOs and utilities
- Why load management and battery storage are critical to fast, scalable deployment
- The challenge of driver perception vs. technical reality—especially around charging speed
- Insights from Circle K’s first all-electric charging station and what's coming next
Key themes:
- Charging infrastructure economics
- The role of convenience retail in EV experiences
- How to operate within grid constraints without compromising service
- The business case for BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
- Circle K’s position in the Nordic and European markets
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