The US Air Force has awarded Xos a contract to prototype deployable mobile charging units for military applications.
The US Air Force has awarded Xos a contract to prototype deployable mobile charging units for military applications.
The deal requires the California-based company to adapt its commercially available Xos Hub battery system in support of electrified ground vehicles and support equipment.
The station has a capacity of up to 630 kilowatt-hours without requiring grid connections or permanent electrical upgrades.
It weighs less than 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms), allowing transport via a standard pickup tow, and features four charging ports for simultaneous output.
Assembly and integration will take place at the firm’s center in Byrdstown, Tennessee, with activities to run through late 2027.
During the course of the initiative, Xos plans to pursue further opportunities to equip its mobile and storage solutions to other fleets and operators.
First Defense Sector Entry
The company noted that the prototyping agreement marks its initial entry into the defense market.
The project was signed through performance demonstrated at the latest Air Force Global Strike Command Rapid Capabilities Division Showcase iteration, an annual event connecting industry and command to accelerate innovative tactical equipment fielding to warfighters.
"As a non-traditional contractor, we move fast and we deliver, adapting a commercially proven product for a new mission," Xos Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Giordano Sordoni stated.
“It is a powerful demonstration of the flexibility of our platform and the strength of our American manufacturing base."
Tapping Into a $20B Market
Xos emphasized that the project will help address the Pentagon’s growing energy demands, as the department remains the largest energy user in the US government.
The contract comes as the global military power solutions market is projected to reach $19.87 billion by 2033, driven by armed services transitioning toward cleaner, portable energy platforms.
“When the United States Air Force evaluates the market and selects our technology, it confirms what we set out to build from day one: a mobile energy platform proven in commercial operations that can meet the most demanding mission requirements in the field,” Xos CEO Dakota Semler said.
