Harley-Davidson dealers prepping for electric vehicles, installing EV chargers

Harley-Davidson isn’t necessarily the first brand people think of when it comes to electric vehicles. But the company is hard at work changing that perception as they fully embrace electric vehicles. Harley-Davidson dealerships are preparing for EVs Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, will be hitting H-D dealerships later this summer . In preparation, dealers have begun installing EV spots and charging stations. This is something I had to see for myself, so I hopped on my own electric motorcycle and rode down for a visit. I hit up my closest dealer, which is Boston Harley-Davidson. Despite the Northeast not being known for its exceptional year-round riding weather, the Boston dealership is one of Harley-Davidson’s largest. Harley-Davidson EV charging stations Upon riding into the parking lot, I didn’t have to search far for a spot. Directly in front of the large dealership is a dedicated electric vehicle spot. A shiny new Level 3 DC fast charging station adorns the spot, complete with Harley-Davidson’s iconic bar-and-shield logo. That’s not something you see every day. “We just had it in installed two days ago,” said Sheryl Robertson, Riding Academy Manager at Boston Harley-Davidson. “It’s brand new!” With Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle […]

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