Beta’s installs first electric charger in South Carolina

Florence Regional Airport (FLO) become the first location in South Carolina to install a Beta Technologies electric aircraft charger. 

The charger, manufactured by Beta, are capable of powering various types of electric aircraft as well as electric ground vehicles like cars and trucks. 

Mike Miller, president of the Florence Chamber of Commerce said: “This is a great investment for our airport to jump into this new technology. It keeps KFLO growing and creating new transportation options to service the region and state of South Carolina.” 

FLO has installed a Level 3 fast-charger on the airside of the airport. The airport has also installed a two-port Level 2 charger in the parking lot, which is open for public use. 

Florence Regional Airport director Brad Beadles said: “We are proud to partner with Beta on such an innovative and emerging technology as electric aircraft and eVTOL. We warmly welcome Beta customers, business partners and other electric aircraft users to take advantage of the resources we offer and partner with us as we build out a transit hub for our region.”

The Charge Cube can accommodate a variety of aircraft with its 50ft (15m) cord. Beta’s Thermal Management System (TMS) is also compatible with the cord — this system is designed to cool attery packs and cabins between flights.

Nate Ward, Beta Technologies’ head of network development said: “This infrastructure is key to enabling the aviation technology of the future. We’re glad to be working with Florence Regional Airport to bring these opportunities to South Carolina.” 

Florence Regional Airport is the latest addition to Beta’s US network of chargers Beta. The firm has brought chargers online at 47 site locations from Vermont to Florida to Arkansas, with more than 20 additional sites in development.