Pacific Gas and Electric Company has installed ABB E-mobility’s C50 compact chargers and A400 All-In-One chargers to support its growing electric fleet. The Oakland-based utility serves 16 million Californians and plans to electrify all 9,500 fleet vehicles by 2045. As a result, PG&E now operates more than 800 charging ports across 35 locations.
Highlights
- PG&E installed the first three ABB E-mobility C50 compact chargers deployed in the United States at two South Bay garages for overnight fleet charging.
- Over a dozen A400 chargers deliver up to 400 kW for mission-critical vehicles requiring rapid turnaround.
- More than 500 new charging outlets went active since March 2024, bringing the utility’s total to over 800 ports at 35 sites by the end of 2025.
- PG&E targets 4,300 electrified vehicles by 2030 as part of its broader 2045 full-fleet electrification goal.
Fleet Charging Demands Drive Infrastructure Investment
PG&E operates electric vehicles ranging from light cars to Class 8 day-haul trucks. These vehicles support daily operations across gas service, electric construction, survey, leak detection, and traffic control divisions. Consequently, the utility needs charging infrastructure that handles both overnight depot charging and rapid mid-shift top-ups.
To address overnight needs, PG&E installed three C50 compact chargers at South Bay garages. The C50 measures just over 9 inches deep (23.5 cm). Its slim profile simplifies installation in tight depot layouts. Additionally, dual-outlet power splitting maximizes flexibility during emergency operations.
The C50 deployment is part of ABB E-mobility’s Early Adopter Program. This global initiative gathers real-world performance data from initial installations.
A400 Chargers Handle High-Power Requirements
For vehicles that need faster charging, PG&E deployed over a dozen A400 All-In-One chargers. These units deliver up to 400 kW of DC fast-charging power. Key features of the A400 include:
- Modular design that simplifies field servicing
- Domain separation architecture for maximum uptime
- Scalable output from 50 kW to 400 kW to match varied fleet requirements
- Reduced lifetime maintenance costs through simplified component access
Together, the C50 and A400 give PG&E a flexible charging range. This covers everything from slow overnight depot sessions to rapid mission-critical top-ups.
Partnership Focused on Reliability and Responsiveness
PG&E identified reliability, serviceability, and responsiveness as essential qualities in a charging partner. As a result, the utility deepened its relationship with ABB E-mobility. The partnership emphasizes collaborative feedback loops. When infrastructure upgrades were needed, proactive coordination kept mission-critical vehicles operational throughout the transition.
Scaling Toward 2030 and Beyond
Since March 2024, PG&E has activated more than 500 new ABB E-mobility charging outlets. By the end of 2025, the utility surpassed 800 total ports across 35 locations. However, the utility still has significant ground to cover. PG&E aims to electrify 4,300 fleet vehicles by 2030 on its path toward full fleet electrification by 2045.
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