Fully understand the battery swapping mode of low-speed electric vehicles in one article with Micergy
Billions of people are living without adequate access to energy and transportation. More than 70% of rural Africans are unable to reach jobs, education, and health care due to inadequate transport. In developing countries with low per capita income, as a relatively cheap and multi-functional means of transportation, motorcycles can not only meet people's daily travel needs but also be used to carry cargo, as a result, the 2&3 wheelers become an essential tool for home travel and the fastest growing transport mode, however, a large proportion of vehicles are second-hand, only 1 in 10 vehicles imported is new, the fuel-powered motorcycles are dirty and noisy and emit nearly as much carbon emission per km as a car did, also result in the low-income group suffering financially due to the increasing high fuel prices, to solve the problems, Governments of emerging countries are realizing that electric two-wheelers that require less investment in charging infrastructure than electric cars or buses seem like a perfect replacement for fuel-powered motorcycles especially with the recent years of the downtrend for the lithium battery cost making electric 2&3 wheelers an affordable option to satisfy demand of various party, positive actions are been taken like zero or low import tax on EV import compared to high import tax on fuel-powered motorcycles, removal of excise duty for EV and some even provide electricity tariff at low rate and rent free land for battery swapping station.
Electric two-wheelers have many advantages over fuel-powered motorcycles.
Electric two-wheelers are generally more affordable than fuel-powered motorcycles when it comes to maintenance costs. Since the power system of electric two-wheelers is relatively simple, repair and maintenance costs are low, and there is no need to frequently replace parts such as oil and air filters. Electric two-wheelers also have advantages in terms of acceleration performance and intelligent experience. Electric two-wheelers have smoother power output, and faster acceleration, and can realize more functions through intelligent technology, such as intelligent navigation, anti-theft alarms, etc. Most importantly, electric two-wheelers have great advantages in terms of cost of use. Since electric two-wheelers use electricity as a power source, they can save a lot of fuel costs compared to fuel motorcycles, and the price of electricity is relatively stable and does not fluctuate as much as oil prices.
E-mobility is a trend happening, most Southeast Asia countries with relatively higher income per capita and existing home fuel-powered motorcycle users will start with private electric 2-wheelers and battery-swapping modes for high-frequency battery-usage scenarios, and most African countries will start with battery-swapping modes for high-frequency battery-usage scenarios.
The battery-swapping solution plays an significant role with plentiful advantages:
1. Battery-swapping solutions allow the electric 2&3 wheelers to be sold without the battery which reduces the initial cost of purchase by 40%.
2. Battery-swapping solutions save time on charging for the riders and make more money every day, the average charging duration of the electric 2&3 wheelers can take up to 8 hours, while the battery-swapping process could take just less than 30s to complete. Battery swapping involves exchanging discharged batteries for charged ones to keep the electric 2&3 wheelers in operational mode with negligible downtime.
3. Battery-swapping solutions also reduce the financial burden on the owner who would have had to purchase a new battery every 2–3 years. It simply places the responsibility of battery quality control, reuse, and recycling squarely on the side of the battery providers instead of the owners
4. For riders, electric motorcycles offer operational and maintenance savings estimated between 25%–80% when compared to fuel-powered motorcycles.
Typical Micergy battery-swapping processes are as follows:
Battery swapping solution is a mature business model in China well received by high-frequency battery users for delivery purposes in past years, many entrepreneurs from emerging countries may be afraid they are unfamiliar with the sector and worry that market acceptance may be low, the fact is that battery swapping business model is almost new things to everyone in their market, and sometimes their inherent advantage may become their disadvantages, so if you can take the initiative and become the first mover to start a battery swapping pilot, you can show your investor and the market that you are in this game, and most importantly, you will gain experiences earlier, which is extremely important for the battery swapping business, the first mover advantage will gain more investor attention and brand awareness very fast, and in no doubt finally those who deploy more sites with better service will win the market, different from traditional Internet projects, battery swapping business relies on both hardware and software to provide services, If we make a development prediction for this sector in ten years, the first three years are based on products and technology (meaning product formation), the middle three to five years are based on channel development (meaning a period of rapid development), and the last two or three years are based on customer experience ( means who is the final winner) welcome to check with Micergy about how to start the pilot, Micergy has completed the product formation process with proven products combo and can help your enterprise lead your competitors at least 3 years, you just need to focus on the sales channel and prepare for the rapid development phase, we provide the turn-key solution support from pilot to mature operation.
What preparations need to be made for the battery-swapping project?
No matter what project you are doing, adequate preparation in the early stage is necessary. to ensure the smooth start and sustainable development of the battery-swapping project. The first and core thing is the detailed sorting and planning of funds and resources. At the financial level, you may start the battery-swapping pilot at a low cost with Micergy, but you must be aware that the battery-swapping project is a heavy-assets investment business model in the long term, which means your company must have strong financial capacity or have good ability to get sustainable external investment to deploy enough sites everywhere to satisfy the demand of the riders, high-quality products and higher operation efficiency mean less maintenance cost, that’s why Micergy always emphasizes the importance of quality equipment and operation experiences.. Taking into account the construction of battery swapping facilities, operation and maintenance costs, and the improvement of supporting services, the budget covers many important steps. Specifically, it mainly includes but is not limited to:
01. Site rental and construction
Choosing a site with a favorable geographical location and complying with safety regulations to set up a two-wheeled electric vehicle battery swapping cabinet site may require payment of rent, decoration, power capacity expansion, etc. for areas without grid access, Micergy can also provide the 100% solar powered battery-swapping station.
02. Operation and maintenance
In daily operations, expenses such as electricity bills, equipment maintenance, battery replacement, and insurance cannot be ignored.
03. Marketing
Marketing and promotion, including but not limited to brand promotion, market expansion, user education, and the introduction of preferential policies, all require a certain amount of marketing budget to increase public awareness and attract the first batch of users.
04. Equipment & Software Platform Purchase
Purchase battery-swapping cabinets, IoT-enabled EV batteries, Electric 2&3 wheelers, and IoT software platform, if no grid access, extra off-grid solar energy storage systems need to be purchased too, Micergy is one of the few companies in this industry that can provide turn-key battery-swapping solutions deserve your trial.
05. Business plan
Before starting a project, the first task is to prepare a comprehensive and detailed business plan, clearly list the expected expenditures, analyze the investment return cycle, and reasonably estimate the cash flow situation, to more effectively raise funds, control costs, and optimize resources. configuration. Preparations at the resource level are equally complex and critical. For example, with human resources, you can use the rich network of individuals or teams in the industry to discover potential strategic partners or investors to share risks and benefits. At the same time, looking for companies or individuals with complementary advantages, such as establishing cooperative relationships with shared travel platforms like distribution service providers, etc., can effectively enhance the competitiveness and market penetration of the project.
06. Market resources
For the main application scenarios of electric 2&3 wheelers, it is especially important to have a deep understanding and accumulation of channel resources in industries such as fleets, takeaways, and express delivery. For example, if we can cooperate with large takeout sites or residential communities to provide them with convenient and efficient battery-swapping solutions, we can quickly gain a stable customer base and lay the foundation for the rapid start-up of projects.
07. Policy resources
Pay close attention to and actively adapt to changes in national and local policies and regulations, such as the implementation of new national standards for electric vehicles, specific requirements for fire safety in electric vehicle charging in various places, and government support policies and policies for new energy, green travel, and other related fields. Subsidy measures on import tax and excise duty. By seeking policy support and compliant operations, potential risks can be reduced while increasing the likelihood that the project will gain official recognition and social recognition.
Why choose Micergy?
Micergy specializes in designing and manufacturing battery packs and e-mobility solutions, we provide turn-key battery swapping solutions for electric 2&3 wheelers for both on-grid and off-grid scenarios, our electric 2-wheels are specially designed for most emerging countries with bad infrastructure like hilly and rough road terrain commercial rides and delivery with a mid-drive motor and gearbox, The mid-drive motor helps balance the weight of the vehicle's body and prevents it from floating when the vehicle is driving at high speeds, also the mid-mounted motor accelerates quickly and has strong torque, making it a good climber. it's not like the common low quality electric 2-wheelers with hub-drive motors that can't climb or with a short lifespan, which will cause a lot of customers to complain, how can you imagine the scenario when the motor taxi driver can't climb? for rid-hailing and delivery scenarios, a robust design with a powerful motor is very important, less maintenance cost means making more money, which is not like the household gentle usage scenario. Besides, the Micergy battery swapping cabinet is also customized with bigger dimensions to load big batteries for a longer range, and a built-in roller in each slot can make it easier to complete the battery swapping process, last but not least, Micergy IoT EV batteries are packed with smart BMS and long-lifecycle tier-A LiFePO4 cells to guarantee the riding range and lifespan, which are extremely important for riding experiences and return on investment, besides, each Micergy IoT EV batteries is equipped with a global GPS positioning system, making it safer and more secure. It will trigger the battery alarm system to prompt the battery status when working abnormal and report the battery location, effectively reducing the risk of electric vehicle theft.
About Micergy
Micergy started lithium battery manufacturing in 2009 and provides custom lithium battery products for different sectors, including energy storage batteries, lighting electric vehicle batteries, and custom batteries for golf carts, Marine, RV, and Forklifts. Besides, not limiting ourselves to the R&D of BMS to protect the battery and lengthen the lifespan, relying on the competitiveness of the battery, Micergy further embraces the IoT technology and developed comprehensive 'Energy + IoT' solutions for various sectors to solve the affordability problem of product with a high upfront cost.
