- A dozen electric vehicles added to breakdown resource
covering misfuels to punctures
- AA trialling mobile EV to EV charging to keep members on the
road
- “This is a ground-breaking moment” says AA roadside services
MD
The AA has today added a dozen battery electric vehicles* into
its pool of 2,500 operational roadside service, including three
capable of EV to EV mobile charging. With the EV Rally** due to
begin on Monday 3 July, one of the AA’s EV vehicles will be
providing support for participants. The five day event looks to
showcase both charging infrastructure and the capabilities of
both electric cars and vans across Great Britain and the whole of
Ireland.
Two plug-in hybrids and a hydrogen vehicle complete the new look
fleet of low emission breakdown vehicles to be used by the UK’s
number one breakdown provider***.
The vehicles are part of a trial scheme to test EV capabilities
within the roadside assistance sector as well as performing a
variety of roles across the AA’s suite of motoring products. Some
will be used across the traditional breakdown service, whereas
others will specialise on certain faults such as misfuels and
completing manufacturer recalls.
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.
Introducing electric vehicles into the roadside fleet shows how
the AA is driving positive change within the UK automotive
industry whilst innovating and reflecting the changes in vehicle
sales.
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.”
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NOTES TO EDITORS
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** EV Rally 2023
(ev-rally.co.uk)
*** Why we're best for
breakdown | The AA
**** AA electric vehicle services:
Accident Assist Accident Assist and Recovery |
Road Accident Assistance | AA (theaa.com)
- AA provides EV Support
Service to major charge point providers including
Gridserve and Instavolt
