US-based Voltu Motor to Build Public Charging Network for Electric Work Vehicles

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 12, Voltu Motor, based in Riverside, California, unveiled its 2027 Voltu3 heavy-duty electric work pickup and supporting charging network. The vehicle adopts an onboard powertrain-integrated charging architecture, with maximum AC charging power of up to 200 kW. Each new vehicle comes with a dedicated charging interface hardware kit, and the company has committed to adding one public charging interface within 12 months of each vehicle delivery, providing supporting charging conditions for municipal maintenance, construction, utility and commercial service fleets.

The vehicles launched this time are available in two versions, Voltu3 and Voltu3 Work. The former is a more fully equipped model, while the latter targets work and commercial operation scenarios with a relatively simplified configuration. Both models support up to 200 kW onboard AC fast charging while retaining conventional DC fast charging capability. The vehicle is based on the Ford F-350 heavy-duty pickup chassis, featuring a front and rear dual power unit and four-wheel drive layout, with the battery and power equipment integrated into the chassis structure, preserving space for work vehicles to install toolboxes, service bodies and other specialized upfit equipment.

The charging system uses Voltu's independently developed bidirectional inverter architecture, utilizing some of the inverters and power electronics in the vehicle's original powertrain for power conversion while parked. When the vehicle is connected to a compatible three-phase AC power source, the onboard equipment converts the input AC power into the DC power required by the battery, reducing the need for charging sites to be equipped with independent high-power DC conversion equipment. The Voltu dedicated charging interface kit can be installed by a licensed electrician, and vehicle owners do not need to configure traditional high-power DC fast charging cabinets separately for each work site.

According to the technical specifications published by the company, charging the vehicle from 15% to 80% takes approximately 30 minutes. Actual charging power and time depend on on-site power supply capacity, battery state of charge and operating conditions. For construction sites, municipal maintenance depots and utility fleets that already have three-phase power supply systems, this architecture can integrate some charging equipment into the vehicle; if the capacity of existing transformers, distribution switches and wiring is insufficient, corresponding power facility upgrades are still required.

The supporting Voltu charging network will be built progressively alongside vehicle deliveries. In addition to the dedicated charging interface kit included with each vehicle, the company has committed to adding one public charging interface within the following 12 months for each delivered vehicle. Online configuration and ordering are now open, and eligible customers can apply for financing services.

The Voltu3 has entered commercial production in Riverside, California. On June 11, 2026, Voltu Motor held a production launch and first vehicle delivery event at its local Voltu Forge One factory, with the City of Riverside becoming the first customer. The factory handles vehicle manufacturing and powertrain integration, and the 2027 model and charging network launched this time represent additional product configurations and supporting services built on the existing production and delivery foundation.