While demand for all-electric vehicles has fallen behind expected levels of growth in the retail market, that isn’t necessarily the case on the commercial side of the business. There, fleets have been gravitating toward EVs in a big way, which isn’t terribly surprising given their lower maintenance and overall operating costs. Ford Pro has taken full advantage of this by offering not only EVs, but also, the chargers and tools needed to support them. Now, Ford Pro customers in California will be able to take advantage of a complimentary offer in that area, too.
The new Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle will offer fleet customers in California who are subscribed to Ford Pro Charging software a complimentary Ford Pro Level 2 48-amp charger or a Level 2 80-amp charger for depot and workplace charging. This software already includes a pretty handy tool for Ford Pro customers, too – an automated demand-to-grid response solution, which reacts to grid events by automatically pausing charging, alerting the customer, and resuming charging when the event is over. This can help reduce the burden on the grid and reduce the risk of brownouts and blackouts as well.
This move follows the launch of the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle in Massachusetts just last month, and the city of Dallas recently announced that it has signed a 10-year agreement with Ford Pro to install Ford EV charging infrastructure at its worksites, too.
“California is an EV pioneer, and new regulations aim to accelerate businesses’ electric transition,” said Ted Cannis, Ford Pro CEO. “We’re here to do the heavy lifting and help companies navigate the complexities of electrification, helping them be more productive and efficient as they add EVs to their fleet. Our smart charging software helps businesses effectively manage their charging operations, including scheduled charging to avoid peak periods when electricity is in high demand at high rates and automated participation in grid events.”
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