Fastest new channels at Ford: car news, details, scoop

Thibaut Simon, Media365published on 9 in the morning

Ford has just announced a new partnership with fast charging provider Allego. America’s brand marketing will soon have very fast channels.

Ford dealers are stepping up a gear! The American brand reveals a partnership with Allego, a specialist in power stations with the fastest and fastest charging. With a network of more than 34,000 charging points in Europe, Allego will host hundreds of Ford dealers.. Good news for customers of the brand, but not only that.

A new strategy to distribute electricity

If this union sees the light of day, it is the very first to be a part of it brand strategy that wants to have a 100% electric range by 2035 in continental Europe.. For example, the new Ford Explorer is already available for order since the end of March. This SUV promises a range of over 600 km and a quick charge of around 26 minutes to reach 80% capacity. According to the American group, The new Ford Explorer can be charged at home using a Wallbox socket with the benefit of 73 kilometers of freedom per hour. At high-powered public stations, an additional 192 kilometers can be achieved by the driver in 10 minutes.

High power stations are open to all

Allego stations provide up to 400 kW and will be open 24 hours a day at Ford dealerships. While the brand’s customers will benefit from the level of privilege, these stations will also be accessible by all applicable vehicles. Several payment options are then available to drivers. Through the card or the FordPass app, it will be possible to pay or through Plug & Charge directly.. This technology – if installed in your car – allows the driver to connect his car directly to the terminal without first presenting the badge. Communication between the vehicle and the terminal is automatic and payments are made using a pre-recorded protocol. If you do not have one of these payment methods, you will only need to take your bank card.