B–ON partners with EO charging to power European fleet customers
B–ON has signed a partnership with EO Charging to allow B–ON customers to access EO’s commercial charging infrastructure and services in Europe.
Available through B–ON’s comprehensive Electrification-as-a-Service offering, the partnership will enhance the EV charging capabilities for B–ON’s clients running its proven, all-electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs).
As part of the agreement, EO’s charging hardware, installation and support services will be available alongside electric vans directly through B–ON, in turn allowing EO to integrate with B–ON’s existing EV fleet, energy and charge management software, providing real-time data to customers on both their vehicles and their energy access through a single system. EO’s clients will also have preferred access to B–ON’s eLCVs and accompanying data suite, formed from over eight years of real-world experience on the road.
“Empowering business owners and fleet operators to meaningfully go electric is a core part of our purpose at B–ON,” said Stefan Krause, Chairman and CEO of B–ON. “EO Charging’s vision of creating a simplified, one-stop fleet solution for charging, energy management, and even financing made them a natural partner for us to overcome customer barriers and accelerate the shift to electric fleets all over Europe.”
Striving to maximize uptime for its fleet clients, this partnership now allows B–ON to provide European customers with EO’s bespoke, certified fleet charging solutions based on their unique needs. Managed by B–ON as part of a holistic ecosystem package, it provides customers with everything necessary to electrify their fleets, further maximizing the potential of their B–ON eLCVs.
Starting with an initial consultation to analyze each customer’s operations (fleet size, number of available depots, route profile, energy consumed, and more), B–ON will then design, deploy, operate, and maintain a custom charging solution to sustain customers’ fleets at maximum uptime and profitability. The all-inclusive system delivers construction, power grid access, charger installation and maintenance, and connected software through one integrated point of contact.
“We’re constantly looking for ways to simplify the electrification process for our customers, so it only made sense to partner with a leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles,” said Charlie Jardine, CEO of EO. “Working with B–ON, we’re able to give our fleet customers access to a proven, purpose-built vehicle alongside our turnkey services, making it easier than ever for businesses to drive forward their electrification plans across Europe.”
The partnership will officially be available as a shared service to customers starting mid-April, with a launch event to take place at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, UK, from April 18-20 2023.
