Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford, has introduced the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to help Massachusetts businesses integrate electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleet operations. The program aims to reduce both upfront and ongoing charging costs for commercial EV users.
The Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle offers a complimentary Ford Pro™ 48-amp charger for home or worksite charging, or an 80-amp charger for worksite charging, to Ford Pro Charging software subscribers enrolled in the Clean Peak Energy Standard (CPS). The CPS, established by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) in 2020, aims to reduce emissions and costs associated with peak electricity demand periods by promoting clean energy technologies.
“Clean energy technologies like energy storage and demand response resources, when used during peak electricity demand, lower the likelihood that we need to call on expensive fossil fuels,” said Elizabeth Mahony, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. “Through its Clean Peak Energy Standard, DOER believes these technologies can reduce costs for ratepayers, lower Massachusetts’ emissions, and create a more resilient electric grid. Ford Pro’s Smart Charging Bundle is now among the tools to help Massachusetts shift to a clean energy portfolio and achieve net zero emissions in 2050.”
Ford Pro Charging operates over 1,000 commercial worksite depots to power fleet EVs. Committed to easing the electric transition for businesses, Ford Pro provides tailored EV consulting and a portfolio of integrated charging hardware and software solutions. These solutions are designed to ensure that fleet vehicles are charged optimally and ready for use when needed.
Ford Pro Charging software monitors millions of data points daily to enhance the EV charging experience for commercial customers. The software enables businesses to customize and manage their EV and charger performance, potentially reducing operating costs by 48% or more in terms of fuel and maintenance. By scheduling charging during off-peak hours and leveraging demand response, businesses can save hundreds of dollars per vehicle annually and contribute to a cleaner power grid.
“Our team is focused on easing the transition to electric for business and government customers,” said Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro. “Through this program, Ford Pro customers essentially get their own virtual ‘charging manager,’ as we will do the heavy lifting such as providing no-cost charging hardware, managing the charging schedule, avoiding peak rates, and ensuring business EVs are powered up appropriately to get work done.”
Ford Pro provides a comprehensive suite of solutions, including vehicles, charging, software, financing, and service for all commercial and government customers. As the leading global commercial vehicle brand, Ford boasts the best-selling line of commercial vehicles in America for 39 consecutive years, featuring BUILT FORD TOUGH trucks and vans integrated with Ford Pro software and services.
