ADS-TEC Energy, a global leader in battery-based energy storage and fast-charging systems, has announced that the Long-Lewis Auto Group has deployed its battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging platform ChargeBox at multiple leading Ford dealerships in Alabama, including Long-Lewis Ford of Hoover, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region, and Long-Lewis Ford of the Shoals. Available for public use at the dealership locations, the solution allows electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Alabama to charge their EVs in just minutes at locations previously underserved by EV infrastructure.
The ADS-TEC Energy ChargeBox platform’s battery-buffered technology enables widespread, ultra-fast charging (up to 320 kW) on existing power-limited grids. Unlike conventional DC chargers, it did not require extensive construction or upgrades to high-powered electrical infrastructure, making it an ideal solution for the Long-Lewis Auto Group to quickly deploy ultra-fast EV chargers.
The Long-Lewis Auto Group is Alabama’s oldest and largest automotive retailer, with dealerships dating back to the 1900s. Across all the Long-Lewis locations, they retail more than 1,500 vehicles a month, making them 11 times larger than the average dealership. Through its partnership with Ford, Long-Lewis is committed to furthering the Ford Power Promise, making electric vehicle ownership easy by supporting customers in the areas that matter to them the most. The Long-Lewis Auto Group is nationally recognized for its consumer and employee satisfaction and is dedicated to giving back to its community and those less fortunate.
“At the Long-Lewis Auto Group, there is nothing more important than our community—including our employees, current customers, future customers, and all Alabama residents. As EV adoption in our state continues to rise, the right charging technology must be installed to support ultra-fast charging requirements. Our customers cannot wait hours to charge their vehicles, and as some of our dealerships are in more rural locations, we cannot afford any grid strain. ADS-TEC Energy’s ChargeBox is the only EV charger that could support our infrastructure needs. We’re excited to offer this ultra-fast EV charging capability at our dealerships and to provide it to the community.”
– Ryan Ware, general manager, Long-Lewis Ford of the River Region.
Alabama has made tremendous strides to electrify the state. According to the Alabama Department of Commerce, more than $2 billion in EV-related investments have been announced for Alabama, supporting a growing EV supply chain.
“When we first announced our facility in Alabama, we were determined to make ultra-fast EV charging more accessible to drivers throughout the state, By deploying our ChargeBox solution, the Long-Lewis Auto Group is bringing the capabilities of ultra-fast EV charging to residents across Alabama, reaching areas that to date have been plagued with little—or no—charging options. We’re honored to collaborate with Alabama’s oldest and largest auto dealer to showcase the state’s growth in EVs and electrification.”
– Jason Powers, vice president, North America, ADS-TEC Energy.
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