Ford to Partner with Xcel Energy to Build a Charging Network
2023-12-08
Ford will partner with Xcel Energy to build a charging network.
Guishi Automotive News reports that Ford Commercial Vehicles and utility company Xcel Energy announced on December 5 that they will collaborate to build 30,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. by 2030. While the two companies did not disclose the financial details of this partnership, they stated that their collaboration will be carried out through Xcel's broader Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) initiative. Under this project, Xcel will install charging infrastructure for eligible business customers.
This project will be led by Ford Commercial Vehicles and Ford Pro, the company’s software division. Amanda Rome, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Xcel Energy, stated that the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations will begin installation in Wisconsin and Colorado during the first quarter of 2024, with plans to expand into additional states afterward.
Over the next six years, the program will also be rolled out in other states within Xcel’s service area, including Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas. Xcel announced that the company will cover "most of the upfront costs" associated with installing charging stations, while Rome expects business customers to save "up to $150,000" through this initiative. Meanwhile, Ford will provide customers with a comprehensive suite of charging solutions, including fleet management tools and other software platforms, helping commercial fleet operators streamline and manage their vehicle charging processes.
Currently, sales of commercial electric vehicles are on the rise, though at a slower pace compared to passenger cars. So far in 2023, Ford has sold 6,187 units of the all-electric version of its Transit van (E-Transit) in the U.S., up from 5,811 units in 2022. Meanwhile, the company also delivered 20,365 units of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in the U.S. during the same period—representing an increase of 13,258 vehicles compared to 2022. According to data released by Cox Automotive, electric vehicles accounted for just under 8% of total U.S. auto sales in the third quarter of 2023. Like their passenger car counterparts, commercial EV customers continue to face challenges such as high costs and limited charging infrastructure. Ford, however, remains optimistic that addressing these obstacles will make electric vehicles more appealing—and financially viable—for owners of commercial fleets. (This article is sourced from Gasgoo.)
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Ford to Partner with Xcel Energy to Build a Charging Network
2023-12-08
Ford will partner with Xcel Energy to build a charging network.
Guishi Automotive News reports that Ford Commercial Vehicles and utility company Xcel Energy announced on December 5 that they will collaborate to build 30,000 electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S. by 2030. While the two companies did not disclose the financial details of this partnership, they stated that their collaboration will be carried out through Xcel's broader Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) initiative. Under this project, Xcel will install charging infrastructure for eligible business customers.
This project will be led by Ford Commercial Vehicles and Ford Pro, the company’s software division. Amanda Rome, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Xcel Energy, stated that the first batch of electric vehicle charging stations will begin installation in Wisconsin and Colorado during the first quarter of 2024, with plans to expand into additional states afterward.
Over the next six years, the program will also be rolled out in other states within Xcel’s service area, including Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas. Xcel announced that the company will cover "most of the upfront costs" associated with installing charging stations, while Rome expects business customers to save "up to $150,000" through this initiative. Meanwhile, Ford will provide customers with a comprehensive suite of charging solutions, including fleet management tools and other software platforms, helping commercial fleet operators streamline and manage their vehicle charging processes.
Currently, sales of commercial electric vehicles are on the rise, though at a slower pace compared to passenger cars. So far in 2023, Ford has sold 6,187 units of the all-electric version of its Transit van (E-Transit) in the U.S., up from 5,811 units in 2022. Meanwhile, the company also delivered 20,365 units of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck in the U.S. during the same period—representing an increase of 13,258 vehicles compared to 2022. According to data released by Cox Automotive, electric vehicles accounted for just under 8% of total U.S. auto sales in the third quarter of 2023. Like their passenger car counterparts, commercial EV customers continue to face challenges such as high costs and limited charging infrastructure. Ford, however, remains optimistic that addressing these obstacles will make electric vehicles more appealing—and financially viable—for owners of commercial fleets. (This article is sourced from Gasgoo.)
Translated from Sina Auto
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