Mobile EV charging unit launched at GreenFleet Scotland

In order to cater for the UK's expanding electric vehicle market, the breakdown provider RAC is launching its first mobile electric charging system at GreenFleet Scotland.

A standard RAC diesel VW Transporter van has been equipped with an EVRESCUE,  a portable charging unit capable of providing a broken down electric vehicle with 15 miles of range within thirty minutes – equivalent to a 'gallon of electricity'.

The 5kW unit, which is capable of completely recharging an electric vehicle’s battery in less than four hours, is going into service in the Birmingham area as the city has a well-established progressive EV record as a result of its charging infrastructure.

RAC spokesman Tim Hartles said: “As the electric vehicle market develops, the need for a mobile transportable energy source is becoming more important, not only to reduce ‘range anxiety’, but also to provide temporary cost-effective power for electric cars. Whether it’s at the side of a road in an emergency, or in a car showroom, portable power that is flexible, available and mobile is very much in demand so we wanted to invest in the required
technology to make sure the RAC was completely ready to meet this need."

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