Circle K expands charging network in Germany – also for electric trucks

Almost two years ago, the Canadian convenience retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard, operating under its Circle K brand, took over the German petrol station network and fuel card business from TotalEnergies. In December 2024, Circle K also assumed operation of the charging stations, excluding those being developed as part of TotalEnergies’ Deutschlandnetz.

Circle K now operates charging infrastructure at 95 locations across Germany, comprising 400 charging points. This month alone, six new charging hubs with a total of 43 high-power charging (HPC) points were added, four of which are in Bavaria.

In Eckental, six HPC charging points for electric cars, each with up to 400 kW, were connected to the grid, while Hohenlinden saw eight charging points of the same capacity go live. In Illertissen, Circle K commissioned six additional fast-charging points with up to 400 kW, two of which are designated for battery-electric trucks (E-trucks). The largest of the four new Bavarian charging hubs is located in Nordendorf and includes eleven fast-charging points, two of which are also for E-trucks.

Circle K has also expanded its charging network in other regions of Germany. For example, a new charging hub with four fast-charging points, each offering up to 400 kW, was established in Wittlich (Rhineland-Palatinate). The sixth HPC location was launched in Laucha (Saxony-Anhalt), where the eight new charging points each deliver up to 175 kW. One of these fast-charging points is also designed for E-trucks.

While Circle K has been developing charging infrastructure for E-trucks in Scandinavia for several years, the company is now introducing dedicated charging options for battery-electric commercial vehicles in Germany for the first time. These can be used without uncoupling the vehicle.

“With high-performance HPC charging stations and digital payment options, we are creating a charging experience tailored to our customers’ needs. Our ambition extends far beyond merely providing charging points. We aim to actively shape the future of mobility and become one of the top four providers in Germany by 2035 – synonymous with innovation, reliability, and sustainable energy. Our goal is not just to be a provider but the preferred partner for all who charge on the go and value quality and comfort,” says Christian Howe, Managing Director of Circle K Germany. However, no further details about the future expansion of the charging network were provided.

Source: Information via email (in German)