Ford & Allego Partner to Electrify European Dealership Network With Ultra-Fast Charging

Ford and Allego, a pan-European public electric vehicle (EV) fast and ultra-fast charging network, have announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe. The rollout of Allego technology joining more than 600,000 charging points in Ford’s public charging service – BlueOval Charge Network – will begin this year.

The collaboration will further expand convenient and reliable charging solutions for customers of Ford EVs including the new electric Explorer.

Delivering up to 400 kW charging, Allego charging stations at Ford dealerships will be accessible to EV drivers around the clock and compatible with vehicles that offer DC charging capability regardless of manufacturer.

Ford customers will benefit from preferential rates when paying for charging using their FordPass Charging Card, the FordPass app  or Plug & Charge, with other drivers able to pay using debit or credit card.

With a network of 35,000 charging points (and counting) spanning 16 countries, Allego delivers charging solutions, agnostic of vehicle model or network affiliation.

Joerg Hofmeister, Head of Charging & Energy, Ford Model e, Europe, says: “Ford believes charging infrastructure is one of the keys to giving consumers the confidence to make the switch to electric. Our new partnership with Allego is going to make the charging experience faster and more convenient for our customers, and encourage more drivers than ever to consider the benefits of zero emissions while driving in vehicles like our new electric Explorer.”

Mathieu Bonnet, Chief Executive Officer, Allego, adds: “Allego continues to expand its network to meet the demand for charging that comes with more EVs on the road. Automakers like Ford are stepping up to the plate by producing a greater selection of EVs as the European market fully transitions to electric. By equipping these Ford dealerships with Allego’s ultra-fast charging technology, switching to electric will only become easier and more accessible to drivers throughout Europe.”

Ford plans a 100 per cent electric line-up of passenger and commercial vehicles in Europe by 2035.