Ford Pro and ChargePoint are collaborating to eliminate charging hurdles for electric van fleets.

Ford Pro customers in the UK and Germany now have integrated access to ChargePoint solutions developed to streamline electric fleet operations and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

The collaboration offers specialised home, depot and workplace EV charging solutions for Ford’s commercial fleet customers, aimed at lowering the TCO for fleets of all sizes.

Rick Wilmer, CEO of ChargePoint, said the firm’s customised, scalable solutions would provide Ford Pro fleet customers with operational visibility and improved efficiency.

“Electric fleets thrive when charging becomes intuitive, reliable and seamlessly integrated into your daily operations. Together with Ford Pro, we are supporting every charging scenario to help fleet managers lower costs and streamline operations.”

Through this new collaboration, Ford Pro customers with advanced electrification needs can access ChargePoint’s expert team to prepare for charger installation, site planning and related services. The partnership streamlines installation, management and optimisation of charging infrastructure, accelerating deployment and improving scalability.

ChargePoint offers a wide range of services for fleets. This includes advanced capabilities, such as automated reimbursement for fleet vehicles charged at home and intelligent power management at charging depots. ChargePoint’s fleet charging software streamlines operations and also provides detailed energy insights and financial analysis to simplify reporting.

Hans Schep, general manager, Ford Pro, Europe, said: “At Ford Pro, we’re laser-focused on boosting productivity and uptime for our commercial vehicle customers.

“This strategic evolution of our charging approach allows us to connect businesses with the most innovative and reliable charging solutions. By collaborating with industry leaders like ChargePoint, we can help our customers maximise the potential of their electric vehicle fleets.”