Xos Trucks partners with Leap to boost grid revenue opportunities for electric fleets

California-based electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider Xos has just announced a partnership with leading platform for building and scaling virtual power plants Leap, with the aim to unlock grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets. According to the partners, by connecting Xos Hub charging technology to energy markets through Leap’s automated platform, the companies will create new value for fleet owners and deliver crucial support for the grid during energy emergencies.

Xos manufactures electric stepvan vehicles used by some of the country’s most recognizable logistics companies, including FedEx and UPS. The company’s Xos Hub is a mobile, battery-integrated charger designed to speed up fleet electrification without the delays or costs of traditional infrastructure.

Xos Hub to shift charging in case of emergency grid events

Now, by using Leap’s software-only VPP platform, Xos can enroll its customers in California’s Demand Side Grid Support grid services program. During emergency grid events, participating fleets will automatically shift charging from the grid to their Xos Hub battery-integrating chargers, relieving grid strain while generating revenue. 

“Leveraging our complementary technologies, Leap and Xos are tapping new value streams for commercial truck fleets, the transportation services that power our economy,” said Jason Michaels, CEO of Leap. “Together, we’re making these fleets cleaner, smarter, and more cost effective, while contributing to a more resilient energy landscape.”

“Our VPP offering gives fleet customers advanced energy capabilities without compromising control or convenience,” said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos, Inc. “It’s a powerful way to lower the cost of infrastructure ownership even further, maximize the value of our products, and support customers in meeting their electrification goals.”