2021-07-15
OSHAWA – General Motors and BrightDrop, a new business created and wholly owned by GM that is reimagining commercial delivery and logistics for an all-electric future, announced the Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.
The Ultium Charge 360 fleet service will be one of the industry’s most holistic solutions offering, where available:
The comprehensive solution will help new and existing fleet customers identify providers, tools and solutions required to plan, finance, deploy and operate charging infrastructure in fleet yards and depots.
In addition, Ultium Charge 360’s holistic approach to charging will help to enable support for home charging and provide drivers access to public places to charge while en route. As part of the solution, GM is working with preferred providers, including three depot infrastructure providers – eTransEnergy, a Duke Energy company; In-Charge Energy; and Schneider Electric.
“GM’s commercial customers will soon have more confidence and convenience when it comes to electrifying their fleet. By expanding Ultium Charge 360 to our fleet customers, GM aims to be an industry leader by advancing fleet EV adoption at scale and accelerating our goal of reaching 1 million EV sales globally by 2025,” said Slav Berezin, manager, EV charging and infrastructure, GM Canada. “Fleet electrification is an important element of our growth strategy, and we expect to be able to offer our customers charging, software and product solutions that fit their business needs.”
Through Ultium Charge 360, GM Fleet, OnStar Business Solutions (where available) and BrightDrop, customers will be able to customize plans and select from preferred providers for their fleet electrification needs in the United States and Canada. eTransEnergy, In-Charge Energy and Schneider Electric will offer access to on-the-go and depot charging.
“Through Ultium Charge 360, BrightDrop fleet operators will be able to access tools and resources that will help accelerate their transition to sustainable all-electric delivery fleets,” said Travis Katz, president and CEO, BrightDrop. “This is a turning point for our industry. Our commercial delivery customers are seeking innovative approaches to lower their operating costs as they electrify their fleets. Ultium Charge 360 is the latest innovation to enable BrightDrop, together with our customers, to help decarbonize the last mile.”
The new Ultium Charge 360 fleet solution combines GM fleet and charging expertise with the services of preferred providers to help accelerate the adoption of fleet electrification.
Ultium Charge 360 builds on the technology that is helping to power GM’s EV future – the Ultium Platform. The expansion of Ultium Charge 360 for fleets is an example of GM driving acceleration and adoption of fleet electrification, unlocking new growth opportunities for the company. Fleet customers can begin working with preferred providers today.
About General Motors Canada
General Motors of Canada is headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario and is part of a global company that is committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. In Canada, General Motors markets Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through our strong Canadian network of dealers, as well as OnStar services. More information can be found at www.gm.ca or by following @GMCanada on Twitter and Instagram.
À propos de General Motors du Canada
General Motors du Canada, dont le siège social est situé à Oshawa, en Ontario, fait partie d'une entreprise mondiale qui s'engage à offrir aux gens des solutions de transport plus sécuritaires, plus efficaces et plus écologiques. Au Canada, General Motors distribue les véhicules Chevrolet, Buick, GMC et Cadillac par l'intermédiaire de son solide réseau de concessionnaires du Canada, en plus d'offrir les services OnStar. Pour en savoir plus sur GM Canada, visitez le www.gm.ca ou abonnez-vous à @GMCanada sur Twitter et Instagram.
General Motors and BrightDrop, a new business created and wholly owned by GM that is reimagining commercial delivery and logistics for an all-electric future, today announced the Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.
General Motors and BrightDrop, a new business created and wholly owned by GM that is reimagining commercial delivery and logistics for an all-electric future, today announced the Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service, a comprehensive approach designed to help make the switch to electric seamless for fleet customers by connecting them with services, features and resources.
