Perhaps the biggest issue battery-electric rigs encounter is a lack of charging infrastructure and the chargers themselves, particularly in remote locations.
Until a more permanent system is constructed, the Xos Hub is one of the best answers thanks to its 282 kWh of onboard energy and four integrated DC fast chargers.
Xos has just announced that the latest version of its mobile charging unit is now eligible for a $110,000 incentive through California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Incentive Program, administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This incentive brings the unit’s purchase price in California to under $100,000—significantly lower than many other DC fast-charging systems, which can exceed $200,000.
The in-house developed Xos Hub can be rapidly deployed to remote locations without the need for costly, large-scale charging infrastructure or permitting delays. It can also be used in rescue situations or as a backup power source during grid outages.
[Related: Xos Hub fast charger receives coveted GSA Schedule approval]
"Securing CORE approval for our most advanced Hub yet is a major milestone in our mission to accelerate fleet electrification," said Aldan Shank, director of mobile charging. "By getting the cost below $100,000 per unit, we’ve made high-capacity, fast charging easier to deploy than ever before. This changes the economics for off-road fleet operators and removes many of the common obstacles to fleet electrification and charging."
The Xos Hub is already in use by some of the most well-known fleets and utilities, including Caltrans, Duke Energy, Xcel Energy, TECO Energy, and Highland Fleets. Additional and proven use case locations include seaports, airports, construction zones, and retail and logistics facilities.
Also important to point out is that the Hub is designed to accommodate the larger and energy hungry Class 5 to 8 commercial BEVs.
