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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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