Ford Pro, the commercial arm of Detroit’s Ford Motor Co (NYSE:F), revealed new charging equipment Tuesday, that will be added to its suite of end-to-end solutions. The new hardware is designed to help make it easier for commercial customers to transition their fleets to electric.
“We’re committed to helping businesses make the transition to electric easy,” said Ford Pro CEO, Ted Cannis. “With our tailored EV consulting and portfolio of charging hardware and software solutions, we can design, implement and operate solutions for Ford and other brands that will last for many years to come.”
Ford’s latest Series 2 AC Charging Station offers an 80-amp capacity along with enhanced DC Fast Charger alternatives. These chargers have been meticulously crafted for utilization with commercial vehicles. These innovations come brimming with new features. When combined with Ford Pro's charging management software, they offer a seamlessly unified answer that streamlines the process of electric vehicle charging, catering to both Ford and non-Ford EVs.
Ford Pro also revealed extended DC Fast Charger options in 180kW and 240kW, giving fleet operators and their drivers more versatility at their workplace with more power and shortened charge times.
Ford Pro Charging solutions also facilitates the capacity to charge multiple vehicles simultaneously. This empowers customers to introduce additional EVs without the prerequisite of awaiting infrastructure enhancements. The software additionally monitors operational efficiency, furnishing fleet managers with valuable data such as kWh consumption, charging velocity, remaining distance, aiding in the enhancement of overall cost-effectiveness.
Shares of F are up 1.13% in afternoon trading Tuesday.