Enhanced Level 2 charging options expand Lightning’s fully integrated vehicle and charger solutions for passenger, cargo and specialty EV operations
LOVELAND, Colo. – Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of all-electric powertrains and medium-duty and specialty commercial electric fleet vehicles, now offers Siemens AG’s (OTCMKTS: SIEGY) German-engineered Level 2 electric vehicle chargers to commercial and government fleets. Siemens’ eMobility solutions next-generation VersiCharge AC charging systems are immediately available under Lightning eMotors’ Lightning Energy brand.
“We are proud to stand with Siemens at the forefront of fleet electrification,” said Brandon McNeil, vice president of Lightning Energy. “By combining our industry-leading electric vehicles with the best charging hardware on the market we deliver affordable, fully integrated vehicle and charger solutions that maximize uptime and optimize our customers’ fleet operations. With this agreement, we will offer Siemens’ line of reliable VersiCharge Level 2 AC charging stations along with our installation services, intelligent charge management software, flexible financing, and on-going support to small and mid-size fleets.”
The Siemens VersiCharge AC electric vehicle charging station (EVSE) charges all SAE J1772-compliant vehicles, which is the most common standard for Level 2 chargers. The charging station safely and reliably delivers up to 11.5 kW of AC power to the vehicle’s on-board charger and features a weather-resistant enclosure for both indoor and outdoor installation applications.
“We are delighted to grow our open standard partner ecosystem by adding Lightning eMotors to offer our next-generation Level 2 charging options to their full range of EV operators,” Siemens spokesperson Chris King said. “VersiCharge AC chargers are designed to power the future of eMobility and help significantly lower global CO2 emissions by delivering efficient, effective and affordable charging for small-to-mid-sized fleet vehicles.”
Siemens VersiCharge AC series chargers include 4G, WiFi and OCCP functionality and have been tested to work reliably with Lightning eMotors’ vehicles. With the addition of VersiCharge AC charging stations, Lightning’s comprehensive lineup of chargers is further expanded to include both AC and DC fast charge options, ranging from affordable, easy to connect 7.2kW AC chargers to high-output DC fast chargers.
A one-stop-shop for electric vehicle and charging solutions, Lightning eMotors simplifies EV purchasing, deployment and operation by offering a complete package, consisting of electric vehicles, site analysis, charging hardware, install services, management software and on-going service and support.
“Our goal is to simplify fleet electrification, delivering the highest quality electric commercial vehicles, service and charging solutions available. Siemens’ commitment to the evolution of eMobility, their worldwide footprint, renowned quality, and commitment to service aligns perfectly with this mission and we are thrilled to have them as a partner,” McNeil said.
