Following a successful launch in the U.S., Ford Pro – The Blue Oval’s dedicated commercial business unit – arrived in Europe in April 2022, and has since expanded its list of offerings to include end-to-end EV charging solutions and higher-speed Series 2 chargers. Now, Ford Pro has also debuted a new line of home charging solutions for European customers as it simultaneously launched the all-new E-Transit Custom in that same region, too.
Designed for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), these new Ford Pro home charging solutions are targeted at commercial customers that don’t operate from a central depot or employ full-time fleet managers. Instead, drivers can recharge their EVs at home between shifts using a connected Ford Pro Home Charger, which Ford Pro will also install, maintain, and guarantee with a five-year warranty.
Those same users will be able to schedule charging so that it occurs during off-peak hours to save money, and thanks to Ford Pro Telematics integration, it also simplifies the process of reimbursing employees for their energy consumption, too. While results may vary, Ford points out that the new E-Transit Custom’s 11 kW AC three-phase onboard charger is capable of fully recharging the battery in 6.7 hours, making it perfect for overnight sessions. This new home charging option is slated to launch in the UK this summer, followed by as-yet-unnamed major European markets at later dates.
“We’re introducing a connected home charging solution designed using our decades of experience of working with small businesses,” said Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe. “With its seamless integration to the unique Ford Pro ecosystem, simple reimbursement solutions with single-screen view, and full after sales support including a market-leading five-year hardware warranty, the Ford Pro Home Charging package delivers unmatched uptime and productivity for our customers.”
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