Ford Introduces Charging Units For Electric Vehicles

Series 2 charging from Ford Pro. (Doc. Ford)

JAKARTA - The era of electric vehicles has entered a revolutionary phase, with leading automotive manufacturers continuing to present the latest EV models. But as a proponent of its growth, sophisticated and reliable charging infrastructure is a must.

In this case, Ford, through the Ford Pro division, has taken proactive steps with a focus on technology and commercial applications. Their efforts include providing adequate and secure charging solutions.

Reporting from InsideEVs, Tuesday, August 29, the Ford Pro aims to support electric vehicles such as Ford F-150 Lightning and E-Transit with easy-to-access and reliable charging infrastructure.

Ford has just launched a new EV charging series specifically for the vehicle fleet. These products include 80-ampere or 19.2 kW AC chargers and two DC fast chargers.

The Ford 80-ampere charger, named "Series 2", is in full accordance with ISO-15118 standards, enabling the use of "plug and charge," with RFID readers and LCD screens increasing ease of use and level of security.

This charging is also made more efficient with removable cable capabilities, so that the replacement of the aus or broken cable becomes simpler without having to replace all components.

In addition, the Ford Pro is developing two options for fast charging units, with a power of 180 kW and 240 kW. Although specific details about these units have not been disclosed, their slim look on aluminum bases shows Ford is committed to providing electric vehicles with high charging capabilities in the future.

Not only that, Ford is also collaborating with Tesla to ensure the compatibility of their electric vehicles with the NACS charging infrastructure. Similar steps have also been taken by several other manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, General Motors (GM), and Nissan, all of which aim to deliver wider electric mobility by 2025.