Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Ford Pro and Xcel Energy to Install 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030

The 30x30 initiative aims to accelerate the U.S.'s transition to electric vehicles, starting in Colorado and Wisconsin in 2024.

  • Ford Pro, Ford's commercial arm, and utility company Xcel Energy have partnered to install 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across the U.S. by 2030.
  • The initiative, dubbed 30x30, will be available to Xcel’s 450,000 business customers with fleet operations that sign up for electric transition.
  • Xcel will install the charging ports and cover most of the upfront costs, while Ford will handle the software and customer support post-installation.
  • The program will launch in Colorado and Wisconsin in 2024, with expansion to Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Texas pending regulatory approval.
  • The partnership aims to accelerate the country’s EV transition and provide charging infrastructure in states where it’s currently lacking.
Hero image