Plano Mayor Leads Delegation to SK Signet's EV Charging HQ in Seoul

SK Signet opened an EV charger production base in Plano in 2023, and has since supplied more than 3,000 ultra-fast chargers across the U.S. market.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:19pm

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An abstract, colorful image of an electric vehicle charging station, with the charger and surrounding environment blurred into dynamic, sweeping streaks of motion, conveying the speed and energy of modern transportation.The visit to SK Signet's R&D center in Seoul highlights the company's role in powering the expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the U.S.Plano Today

Plano Mayor John Muns led a delegation to the headquarters and R&D center of South Korea's SK Signet, a global manufacturer of high-power EV charging solutions. The visit was focused on SK Signet's production facility in Plano, which has supplied over 3,000 ultra-fast chargers across the U.S. since opening in 2023. During the trip, the Plano officials discussed future collaboration and expansion of EV charging infrastructure in the region.

Why it matters

SK Signet's Plano facility serves as a strategic hub for the company's North American operations, enabling rapid response to local demand and ensuring supply chain stability through localized production. The visit highlights the growing importance of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S. and the role that public-private partnerships can play in accelerating its deployment.

The details

During the visit, the Plano delegation observed SK Signet's R&D capabilities and ultra-fast charging technologies, touring advanced testing facilities including the design and validation processes for ultra-fast chargers, a large-scale EMC chamber, and vehicle simulators. SK Signet recently introduced a new 400kW all-in-one ultra-fast charger, featuring a modular architecture and higher output density for improved efficiency and reduced operating costs.

  • SK Signet first opened its EV charger facility in Plano in 2023.
  • Since 2023, SK Signet has supplied more than 3,000 ultra-fast chargers across the U.S. market.

The players

John Muns

The mayor of Plano, Texas.

Mark Israelson

The city manager of Plano, Texas.

SK Signet

A global manufacturer of high-power EV charging solutions, which established a production base in Plano, Texas in 2023.

Hyung-Ki Cho

The CEO of SK Signet.

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What they’re saying

“The company's production base in Plano plays a pivotal role in the local economy and also in advancing EV infrastructure across the United States.”

— John Muns, Mayor of Plano

“Plano serves as a critical North American hub with a business-friendly environment, strong talent, and strategic positioning, providing a solid foundation for building a stable supply chain and expanding our business.”

— Hyung-Ki Cho, CEO of SK Signet

What’s next

The Plano delegation and SK Signet discussed potential public-private partnerships and the expansion of EV charging networks in line with U.S. federal and Texas state clean mobility initiatives.

The takeaway

The visit highlights the growing importance of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S. and the role that public-private partnerships can play in accelerating its deployment, especially in business-friendly hubs like Plano that can serve as strategic production and distribution centers.