Lightning eMotors collaborating with HEVO Inc. to wirelessly charge electric vehicle fleets

Lightning eMotors Inc, a provider of zero emission medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle (EV) technology for fleets, and HEVO Inc, a provider of wireless EV charging technology will demonstrate wireless charging of Lightning eMotors’ fleet vehicles.

The two companies will test HEVO’s Rezonant E8 wireless charging technology on a ZEV3 platform at Lightning eMotors’ Loveland, CO headquarters. The demo vehicle will be showcased to Lightning and HEVO fleet customers throughout North America.

Recently named a PACEpilot Innovation to Watch by Automotive News, the 8kW Rezonant E8 is a cost-effective solution for overnight charging requirements common to commercial fleets. The technology has a very limited weight penalty compared to other wireless charging solutions, retaining GVWR for additional passengers and cargo, and is compliant with UL and SAE safety, performance, and interoperability standards for wireless charging. The HEVO roadmap includes expanded energy delivery options of 11kW, 25kW, 50kW, and 100-300kW to service fleets with a variety of dwell times and power needs.

“We’re impressed with Lightning eMotors’ high-quality products and focus on innovation,” says HEVO’s Founder & CEO, Jeremy McCool. “Our collaboration will enable significant benefits for fleet operators seeking a more convenient and seamless charging experience. Busy drivers can forget to plug in, potentially creating the need for charging attendants. Cords can create a variety of operational challenges including OSHA and union safety concerns associated with wired devices. We believe this collaboration will establish the industry standard for charging EV fleets and provide a complete solution to customers seeking a wireless charging experience.”

“We are excited to be first-to-market with medium-duty production vehicles equipped with wireless charging,” says Lightning eMotors’ Co-Founder & CEO, Tim Reeser. “Lightning has deployed hundreds of commercial electric vehicles with fleets throughout North America and we understand that any opportunity to cost-effectively simplify EV operations for our customers is a win for everyone. We are committed to continued innovation in fleet electrification and excited to partner with HEVO on wireless charging solutions to streamline zero-emission vehicle projects and accelerate commercial EV adoption.”

The demonstration vehicle is scheduled to be available in Q1 of 2023.