What’s Happening: Xos, Inc., a top-tier electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider, has unveiled its second-generation Xos Hub™. The Hub, a mobile charging solution, provides flexible and scalable access to DC fast charging without requiring a fixed infrastructure.
Why It Matters: Charging infrastructure is a significant hurdle to widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The mobile charging solutions offered by the new Xos Hub can help surmount this barrier, accelerating fleet electrification and enabling more widespread use of EVs.
Key Points:
- The new Hub features integrated battery storage with an energy capacity of 390 kWh and a charger output increase of 60%, from 25kW to 40kW, allowing faster charging times for EVs.
- It can charge up to five EVs simultaneously with its five CCS 1 chargeheads, compatible with both commercial and passenger EVs.
- The design is 43% smaller than its predecessor, moving from 28’ to 16’, with improved safety features including circuit protection and an emergency stop button.
- New software and a telematics device optimize charging times based on off-peak and peak hours, leading to a full charge in five hours and mitigating electricity costs.
- The second-generation Xos Hub was developed, engineered, and tested over a year, taking into account customer feedback and needs.
- The new Hub, like the recently launched 2023 Xos Stepvan, boasts over-the-air software updates and seamless integration with the Xosphere® fleet management platform.
Bottom Line: Xos, Inc.’s second-generation Xos Hub aims to alleviate the infrastructure challenge currently faced by many fleet operators looking to transition to electric. The mobile charging solution offers both flexibility and scalability, allowing for faster charging times and compatibility with various EV types. Further testing is in progress to qualify the Hub for federal and state funding. The first unit of this next-gen Hub is now operational with a major parcel delivery service in Northern California.
