General News
22 August, 2024
Ford charging ahead
Ford Australia is powering ahead to bring convenience to their Australian electric vehicle buyers, collaborating with leading EV charging provider Evie Networks to offer easy and reliable EV charging to customers whether they are at home or on the road.
Available to order from Evie Networks both online at ford.com.au and through an authorised Ford EV dealer, the EV charging package includes a Teltonika Teltocharge 7.4kW single-phase wallbox, a 5m tethered cable with a Type 2 connector and a smartphone app enabling charge scheduling, remote monitoring and control.
The EV charging package is available to both new and existing Ford customers from $2580, including the hardware, standard installation and $400 worth of free charging at any of Evie Network’s more than 230 public fast charging locations nationwide.
This collaboration with Evie Networks leverages the expertise of an EV charging specialist, providing customers with a convenient option for home and journey charging.
A pair of additional features can be enabled.
A 22kW upgrade is available for those with a three-phase power supply, and solar integration can allow owners to charge exclusively from excess solar power.
Each is an additional $300.
With Ford’s all-inclusive charging deal with Evie Networks, charging at home and on the go has never been easier.
The EV charging package gives owners who can install the home charger the ability to enjoy leaving their home each day with a fully charged battery simply by plugging in overnight.
“When living with an EV, having a home charger installed makes life so simple," general manager of electric vehicles at Ford Australia, Myles Hartley, said.
"You simply drive it each day and plug it in at home like you would a smartphone.
“You get all the benefits of having a fuel bowser in your garage, able to fill up your car cheaply and easily overnight.
“Collaborating with Evie for this package allows Ford customers a stress-free installation process, plus the added benefit of $400 of public charging credit on the massive national public network for when Ford EV owners need to travel interstate in their car.”
The $400 Evie public charging credit can also be used in the period between purchasing the home charger and final installation being completed and is valid for 12 months from the time of purchase.
The at-home charging unit comes with Evie Networks’ three-year hardware warranty and two-year installation warranty and is compatible with Ford’s existing electrified models such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, E-Transit and Escape PHEV and future vehicles like the Ranger PHEV, E-Transit Custom and Puma Gen-E.
"As the country’s demand for electric vehicles increases, so too must the supply of appropriate infrastructure," Mr Hartley said.
"Ford Australia encourages a strong uptake of smart home charging solutions, bolstered by an expansive and reliable public charging network such as that provided by Evie Networks.
"With a national network of installers, and fast chargers in every state and territory across more than 230 locations, Evie is committed to accelerating EV adoption in Australia."