- Ford Pro’s latest digital solutions help businesses determine
when, where, and how electric vans and trucks can work best for
them.
- Ford Pro E-Switch Assist is a complimentary tool that analyzes
a business’ connected vehicle data to evaluate if their current
gas-powered Transit® vans and F-150® pickups are suitable for
transitioning to E-Transit™ electric vans and F-150® Lightning®
electric trucks.
- New Ford Pro charging solutions designed for employee home use
equips companies to remotely monitor, manage, and control charging
including access, utilization, costs, and reimbursements.
Does your business have vehicles ready to make the switch to
electric? Ford Pro™, the commercial division of Ford Motor Company,
has introduced new digital tools—including E-Switch Assist—to help
integrate electric vans and trucks into fleets in a way that best
meets business objectives and gets the job done.
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E-Switch Assist: Are Electric Vehicles Right for Your
Organization?
The first step towards commercial electrification is figuring
out which vehicles in a fleet are ready to make the transition. In
a survey of fleet operators who have integrated electric vehicles
(EVs), gas and diesel vehicles still make up 58% of their fleet on
average, and hybrid vehicles make up almost 20%.1 Ford Pro E-Switch
Assist helps business and government customers determine if they’re
ready to add electric vans and trucks to their fleet—like the
E-Transit van and F-150 Lightning pickup— and can help identify
which areas in the fleet are ideal for switching. This
complimentary web-based tool is now available in the U.S., UK,
France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands.
E-Switch Assist uses advanced algorithms developed by the Ford
Pro data science team to analyze connected vehicle data to compare
the energy consumption of gas-powered vehicles with the estimated
energy needs of comparable electric vehicles, recommending which
gas-powered vehicles are suitable to switch. The tool accounts for
distance driven, cargo load, vehicle efficiency, terrain,
driver-specific behavior, external climate, and cabin heating load.
The tool also estimates the required number of daily charges for
both individual vehicles and fleets of all sizes.
“Smart tools informed by data like E-Switch Assist are opening
up many new conversations with our commercial customers large and
small about EV readiness; we’re already using E-Switch Assist
regularly in consultations to help organizations determine if
electric trucks and vans are right for them,” said Nathan McDonald,
EV Strategy and Brand Manager at Ford Pro. “The importance of these
tools and technologies goes beyond selling a customer a new
vehicle—it changes mindsets about whether electric vehicles will
work for their business while potentially saving them time and
money.”
E-Switch Assist equips businesses with the insights needed to
identify which part of their fleet operations are ready to
transition to electric without disruption to their business. To
date, the E-Switch Assist tool has evaluated over 38,000 commercial
vehicles, revealing that nearly 53% are potential candidates for
transitioning to electric power.2
Ford Pro customers can sign up for a complimentary E-Switch
Assist assessment here.
If the assessment shows an organization is ready for electric
vehicles, Ford Pro offers solutions to streamline the addition of
these vehicles and charging infrastructure, from commercial-grade
chargers for home and worksites to telematics and software to
manage it all.
Home Charging: Essential Equipment to Take Work Home
Ford Pro is committed to helping ease the transition to zero
tailpipe emissions3 for commercial customers with a growing lineup
of Ford work-ready electric vehicles and charging hardware and
software for home and worksite charging.
In surveys conducted with fleet operators, almost 30% said their
employees take company vehicles home after work.4 Charging up at
home can be convenient and cost-effective for these organizations
and their drivers. Available now, the Ford Pro Series 2 48-amp
charger is a commercial-grade, high-quality charging solution
designed for home use by employees. Ideal for charging overnight at
home, the charger features RFID technology for both control and
ease of access,5 LCD display, standard cellular connectivity with
no Wi-Fi® required, and will work on Ford and non-Ford
vehicles.
Ford Pro Charging Software manages employee charging activity
regardless of vehicle make or location.6 It monitors usage,
provides energy reimbursement reports, can set automated charging
schedules, and monitors real-time household utility rates to
schedule charging for non-peak hours, which can help reduce
electricity costs and demand on the electrical grid.
More information about Ford Pro Home Charging solutions is
available here.
A One-Stop Shop for Solutions
Ford Pro delivers an always-on, connected customer experience
through a comprehensive suite of solutions including vehicles,
charging, software, financing and service for all business and
government customers.
Ford is the leading commercial vehicle brand and America’s
best-selling line of commercial vehicles for 39 consecutive years,7
featuring BUILT FORD TOUGH® commercial trucks and vans integrated
with Ford Pro software and services. This includes America’s
best-selling electric truck, F-150® Lightning® pickup;8 America’s
best-selling electric van, E-Transit™;9 America’s best-selling line
of electric Class 1-7 trucks and vans,10 America’s best-selling
commercial van, Transit®;11 and America’s best-selling trucks,
F-Series, for 47 consecutive years.12
To learn more about the expanded suite of solutions from Ford
Pro, visit FordPro.com.
1Ford Pro Operating Patterns, BEV Segmentation Survey Report,
July 6-24, 2023. 2Ford internal data, 10/16/24. 3Based on EPA
tailpipe rating. Visit www.fueleconomy.gov for more information.
4Ford Pro Charging Research, Path to Purchase Report, Feb 23-March
9, 2023. 5RFID cards sold separately. 6Subscription required.
7Based on S&P Global Mobility CY1985-2023 US TIPNet
Registrations excluding registrations to individuals. TIP
Registrations prior to 2010 do not include all GVW 1 and 2
vehicles. 8Based on 2023 CY industry-reported total sales. 9Based
on 2023 CY industry-reported total sales. 10Based on S&P Global
Mobility CY2023 US TIPNet Registrations, GVW Class 1. 7 electric
vehicles excluding SUVs. TIPNet Registrations prior to 2010 do not
include all GVW 1 and 2 vehicles. 11Based on total U.S.
industry-reported sales (2023 CY). 12Based on 1977-2023 CY
industry-reported total sales.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in
Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world,
where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The
company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines
existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships
with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their
loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford
trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and
Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company
does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford
Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford
Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with
embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for
all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform
and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to
their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through
Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 175,000 people
worldwide. More information about the company and its products and
services is available at corporate.ford.com.
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