What’s Happening: Lordstown Motors Corp., an electric light-duty vehicle manufacturer for the commercial fleet market, has teamed up with Amerit Fleet Solutions, a nationwide provider of customized fleet maintenance and repair programs. The two companies have entered an agreement in which Amerit will provide service and maintenance for Lordstown’s commercial fleet customers.
Why It Matters: This partnership is significant for Lordstown Motors as it seeks to offer a comprehensive and customized electric vehicle (EV) experience for its fleet customers. Amerit’s expertise in EV maintenance solutions and its extensive service network will help Lordstown Motors better serve its clients and strengthen its position in the growing EV market.
Key Points:
- Lordstown Endurance™ began commercial production in Q3 2022 at the Foxconn EV Ohio assembly plant, with sales commencing in Q4 2022.
- Production and deliveries resumed in April 2023 after a pause earlier in the year to address supplier quality issues.
- Under the terms of the agreement, the companies will jointly provide EV service and warranty for the Lordstown Endurance™ in key states allowed by law, as well as future vehicles developed by Lordstown in collaboration with the Foxconn EV ecosystem.
- Amerit is planning a strategic rollout of service locations aligned with Lordstown’s launch plan for initial fleet customers.
- Amerit service technicians will complete an extensive safety training program and Lordstown’s training curriculum for the Endurance and other future vehicles before the launch of services.
Bottom Line: The partnership between Lordstown Motors and Amerit Fleet Solutions will enable Lordstown to offer a comprehensive and customized EV experience for its fleet customers, leveraging Amerit’s expertise in EV maintenance solutions and its extensive service network. This collaboration is expected to enhance Lordstown’s position in the competitive EV market and provide fleet customers with reliable service and maintenance solutions across the US.
