Ford in Collaboration with Octopus Energy And Tibber to develop Next-Gen Smart Charging
London, 30 November 2023, (Oilandgaspress): – Ford today announced that maximising the convenience and cost-savings of the company’s expanding range of electric vehicles (EVs) – as well as optimising the use of electricity from renewable sources 1 – is about to get even easier.
New energy experiences delivered in partnership with industry innovators Octopus Energy in Great Britain and Tibber in Germany, the Netherlands and Norway, will enable Ford customers to charge their EVs using energy tariffs specifically designed to enhance the ownership experience.
Developed to support Ford’s expanding EV line-up, the opportunities will initially be available from early 2024 to drivers of Ford Mustang Mach-E, 2,3 followed by the new Ford Explorer 4 when it arrives later in the year.
A newly developed Dynamic Charging feature is designed to enable Ford EVs to communicate with the energy providers’ intelligent supply networks. As a result, owners of compatible models will be able to plug in their vehicle, input their desired state-of-charge and departure time using a smartphone app and simply get on with their day – safe in the knowledge that their battery will be automatically charged using tariffs designed to maximise cost savings and the use of renewable energy. 1
“Our new energy initiative is another milestone on our journey to offer a new generation of all-electric vehicles built for a connected world while providing truly outstanding customer experiences,” said Martin Sander, general manager, Ford Model e, Europe. “We’ve specifically chosen to work with energy providers that share our disruptor mindset and that customers can rely on to deliver leading rates for charging with renewable electricity, so that their EV will be ready to go when they are.”
Ford research indicates up to 87 per cent of Mustang Mach-E drivers charge their vehicle at home, and that the cost of energy used is the most significant consideration when charging.
Depending on market, Ford’s new energy services have the potential to benefit EV owners whether charging during day or night. The connected technology can automatically optimise charging to make use of cheaper off-peak electricity at night, and lower energy prices created by peak supply of renewable energy including solar during the day. 1
In Great Britain, Octopus Energy’s energy services business, Octopus Energy Services, will be the preferred installer of Ford customers’ home charge points.
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