U.S. electric truck manufacturer Xos has teamed up with virtual power plant (VPP) operator Leap to enable commercial fleet operators to monetize their charging infrastructure by participating in California’s grid support programs. The partnership combines Xos’s mobile charging solution with Leap’s software-driven platform to provide flexible energy resources during times of high grid demand.
The collaboration integrates Leap’s VPP technology with the Xos Hub, a mobile and battery-integrated charging system designed to accelerate fleet electrification without the cost and delays of permanent infrastructure. The joint offering allows fleet operators to participate in California’s Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program by automatically shifting charging loads from the grid to stored battery power during emergency events.
“Leveraging our complementary technologies, Leap and Xos are tapping new value streams for commercial truck fleets, the transportation services that power our economy,” said Jason Michaels, CEO of Leap. “Together, we’re making these fleets cleaner, smarter, and more cost-effective, while contributing to a more resilient energy landscape.”
By integrating with Leap’s API suite, Xos can offer access to energy markets without the need for additional hardware or significant changes to fleet operations. This enables fleet owners to reduce operational costs while supporting California’s push for greater energy flexibility and reliability.
“Our VPP offering gives fleet customers advanced energy capabilities without compromising control or convenience,” said Dakota Semler, CEO of Xos. “It’s a powerful way to lower the cost of infrastructure ownership even further, maximise the value of our products, and support customers in meeting their electrification goals.”
Leap’s platform currently manages over 200,000 distributed energy resources across U.S. energy markets. The inclusion of Xos’s mobile charging systems is expected to broaden its impact, particularly in California, where growing electrification efforts are placing new demands on the power grid.