L-Charge Unveils Impressive 60 kW Mobile EV Charging Vehicle

L-Charge recently launched a 60 kW Mobile EV Charging and Roadside Assistance Vehicle that integrates DC fast charging into a fully functional fleet service truck. The platform is designed for tow operators, municipal fleets, and commercial fleet managers that require grid-independent charging capability.

Charging Performance and Power Architecture

The system delivers 60 kW DC fast charging, adding approximately 35 to 50 miles of range in about 10 minutes, depending on vehicle specifications.

Unlike battery-based mobile chargers, the L-Charge unit uses a power take-off system that draws energy directly from the truck’s engine and fuel supply. This PTO-driven architecture eliminates the need for onboard battery packs or auxiliary fuel tanks and enables up to 15 hours of continuous operation without connection to the electrical grid.

The company states it engineered the most compact 60 kW mobile DC fast charger currently available, preserving access to the truck bed and storage compartments for standard service operations.

Integrated Fleet Service Capabilities

The vehicle maintains full functionality as a service truck, including:

• Air compressor and tire service equipment
• Fluid storage and refilling capability
• Service crane and lift gate
• Dedicated tool storage
• Standard towing support for both internal combustion and electric vehicles

According to CEO Stephen Kelley, the vehicle was designed as a service truck first, with high-power EV charging integrated without compromising space, safety, or operational productivity.

Target Use Cases

L-Charge identifies several primary deployment scenarios:

• Tow and roadside assistance operators adding EV charging to accelerate service response and create new revenue streams
• Municipal fleets transitioning from internal combustion vehicles while permanent charging infrastructure is still under development
• Commercial fleets seeking alternatives to fixed 60 kW installations, which can exceed $100,000 in capital expense
• EV rescue services responding to vehicles with depleted batteries

Operational Advantages

Conventional mobile charging systems often rely on large battery packs or standalone generators that consume truck bed space and limit storage capacity. The compact PTO-based design addresses this constraint while avoiding the complexity of trailer-based systems.

Because the solution is fully integrated into a single vehicle, it eliminates commercial driver’s license requirements associated with trailers exceeding 10,000 pounds, simplifying dispatch, staffing, and fleet logistics.

Availability

The Mobile EV Charging and Roadside Assistance Vehicle is manufactured in California and available through Sourcewell procurement contracts. More information is available at l-charge.net.