Ford Pro, the commercial division within Ford Motor Co., revealed new charging hardware to its suite to help assist commercial customers in transitioning their fleets to electric.
The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options are designed for commercial vehicle use. Coupled with Ford Pro’s charging management software the solution allows for EV charging of both Ford and non-Ford electric vehicles.
Now available for pre-order, the Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp comes with features that simplify and help improve the charging experience at the workplace for fleet operators and their drivers including:
- Enhanced security with RFID that limits unwanted charger access.
- Detachable cable helps to avoid replacement of the entire charging station if a cable or connector is damaged.
- Wide range of connectivity options with cellular pre-configured and optional Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity.
- ISO-15118 ready and equipped to enable future functionality over the air such as advanced vehicle-to-charger communications that can identify and log when a specific vehicle connects.
- New LCD screen displays step-by-step instructions to initiate charging and important information including charge duration, fault alerts, energy usage and more.
- Temperature sensors to monitor and alert for overheating by derating the charger automatically.
- Extended operating temperature range of -40 degrees and 122 degrees F.
Ford Pro is also revealing extended DC Fast Charger options in 180kWh and 240kWh to offer more power and shortened charge times. Aluminum pedestals feature an improved cable retractor and a sleeker look. The new Ford Pro DC Fast Chargers are available for pre-order now.
