Kempower becomes Extreme E's Official Charging Partner
Founded in 2017, Kempower are EV advocates who design and manufacture EV chargers and software to make reliable and user-friendly DC fast-charging a reality for EV drivers around the world. Their goal is to produce durable DC fast-charging solutions that can withstand extreme conditions, which makes Extreme E the ideal testbed to develop and enhance such innovations.
DC fast-charging is particularly helpful in motorsport, as teams depend on quick turnaround times to maximise their opportunities on track. Kempower’s modular and scalable charging system is combined with world-class software to provide the best all-around user experience. Kempower continually stay up to date, experiment, and develop DC fast-chargers based on data and feedback.
Recently demonstrating their EV chargers at the Desert X Prix in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Kempower also shares a strong sustainability focus with Extreme E. As well as its charging solutions, Kempower is striving towards 100 per cent recyclability by aiming to reduce the amount of landfill waste to 0 per cent by 2025, as well a 50 per cent reduction in plastic packaging.
Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme E, said: “Innovation is at the heart of what we do here at Extreme E, so to partner with Kempower who are changing the game when it comes to DC fast-charging is exciting. Their technology will help us get the cars out on track even sooner and their reliability credentials in extreme environments suit us perfectly. It is also great that we align on many core sustainability goals with their targets as ambitious as ours.”
Paula Savonen, VP, Communications at Kempower, said: “Working with Extreme E fits perfectly with Kempower's vision to make this planet a cleaner and quieter place for all of us. We are constantly striving to improve our technology, our software and our service. That's why working with Extreme E, where every competition is extremely challenging to execute, is very motivating and exciting for our team.
“The Desert X Prix was a great start for the 2024 season - we look forward to the upcoming season and wish all teams the best of luck!”
