The AA's new BEVs provide support for EV Rally teams

The AA has added a dozen battery electric vehicles into its operational roadside service fleet, including three capable of EV to EV mobile charging. 

One of the AA’s EV vehicles will be providing support for participants at the 2023 EV Rally, which set off from Cardiff this morning. The five day event, sponsored by Lex Autolease, looks to showcase charging infrastructure and the capabilities of both electric cars and vans across Great Britain and the whole of Ireland. 

Already, the vehicles have helped assist members who attended Glastonbury Festival and will support those heading to Wimbledon for the Tennis Championship.

Three vehicles will be fitted with on-board EV chargers, capable of boosting EV’s which run out of charge so they can get to the nearest charger, the first national breakdown provider to trial the EV to EV technology. On average, the units can add 25 miles of range within 60 minutes, to help get EV drivers on their way again.

Dean Keeling, managing director of roadside service at the AA, said:

“This is a ground-breaking moment for the AA and the UK breakdown sector. By adding a fleet of electric vehicles into our roadside service, coupled with every patrol being trained to help EV breakdowns, we have truly cemented our place as the UK’s number one company for EVs providing whole-life assistance for drivers.

“Our EV-to-EV mobile charging units showcase our innovative prowess and highlight how the AA is always ahead of the game.”