Electrifying commercial vehicle fleets traversing extensive distances in North America holds immense environmental benefits. The primary hurdle hindering many businesses from adopting electrification has been insufficient infrastructure. Ford Pro has recently collaborated with Xcel Energy to significantly increase the availability of charging stations, aiming to alleviate this challenge. Moreover, businesses in specific states stand to gain from reduced fees associated with fleet upgrades.
Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure plan outlines the explicit goal of developing 30,000 new chargers by 2030, directly addressing the issue of charging station accessibility. While many fleet operators intend to charge their electric vehicles at proprietary stations, installation costs often need to be lowered. Consequently, the new plan offers reimbursement for charger installation costs and post-installation support, currently applicable in Colorado, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Other states like Texas, South Dakota, North Dakota, New Mexico, and Michigan may be added to the program in the near future. Additionally, Ford Pro will provide access to Ford Pro Telematics and Ford Pro Intelligence for enhanced fleet management.
For further details on how the partnership between Ford Pro and Xcel Energy can positively impact your business, feel free to contact us today.