Nation’s Largest Port-Based Charging Depot Opens in Long Beach

January 30, 2025

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Forum Mobility recently cut the ribbon on its FM Harbor charging depot at the Port of Long Beach, launching the largest port-based charging depot in the country. With the ability to charge more than 200 electric drayage trucks a day, the depot with help support California’s zero-emission goals.

The new facility is part of a larger Forum Mobility network of heavy-duty truck charging depots and offers 9 MW of power and 44 hi-speed charging dispensers. The heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure provider is currently developing depots in South Central Los Angeles out to the Inland Empire.

“Today marks a major milestone for Forum Mobility and the drayage community at the Port of Long Beach,” said Matt LeDucq, CEO and co-founder of Forum Mobility, at the ribbon cutting event. “With a state-of-the-art charging facility right where it’s needed along with our affordable Class 8 electric truck leasing program, we are eliminating the barriers to achieving zero-emission freight.”

Forum Mobility recently collaborated with Climate United to provide lease options to small fleets at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Leveraging a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Climate United will invest up to $250 million to purchase up to 500 class 8 electric trucks.

“Through tax credits, incentives, and attractive financing, we are significantly reducing cost barriers to help small fleets make the switch,” said Beth Bafford, CEO of Climate United. “This yields local results, including lower cost of ownership, less pollution, and better health outcomes as well as national impact through the creation of new financing markets that promote American manufacturing, create jobs, lower costs, and stimulate demand.”