Ford Partners with Allego to Deploy Ultra-Fast EV Charging Technology at Dealerships Across Europe

2024/04/02
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Ford Motor Company and Allego N.V., a leading pan-European public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network, have announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe. The collaboration will provide Ford EV customers with access to high-power charging up to 400 kW, enhancing charging convenience and boosting consumer confidence in electric vehicles. Allego's technology will be integrated into Ford's BlueOval Charge Network, which already includes over 600,000 charging points in Europe. Ford is committed to a full electrification of its passenger and commercial vehicle lineup in Europe by 2035, and this partnership will further expand convenient and reliable charging solutions for its EV customers.
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