The Air Force Will Test a Ruggedized Xos Charging Hub
An Air Force prototype agreement gives Xos a route into defense, but the commercial charging company must still adapt and deliver its mobile battery system for field use.
An Air Force prototype agreement gives Xos a route into defense, but the commercial charging company must still adapt and deliver its mobile battery system for field use.
The U.S. Air Force awarded Xos a prototype Other Transaction Agreement to adapt its Hub mobile battery system for charging electrified support equipment and vehicles, the company announced Monday. The award came through Air Force Global Strike Command's Rapid Capabilities Division 2026 Showcase. Xos and the Air Force did not disclose a value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Air Force award Xos?
The Air Force awarded Xos a prototype Other Transaction Agreement to adapt and deliver a mobile battery energy-storage and charging system for electrified support equipment and vehicles. The parties did not disclose the award value.
What is the Xos Hub?
Xos describes the Hub as a mobile DC fast-charging unit with onboard battery storage. Its current product page lists configurations from 210 to 630 kilowatt-hours and four charging heads.
How did Xos reach the Air Force?
Xos was selected through the Air Force Global Strike Command Rapid Capabilities Division 2026 Showcase. The company said it demonstrated off-grid vehicle charging at the showcase in May before receiving the prototype agreement.
Does the agreement include production?
No production order was disclosed. The announcement describes prototype development and delivery, but gives no unit count, evaluation criteria or follow-on purchase.
What happens next?
Xos must adapt, assemble and integrate the ruggedized system for Air Force use. The agreement's period of performance extends into late 2027.
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