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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Ample Brings Modular Battery Swapping Technology to Madrid with Support from the Spanish Government and the Moves Singulares Award
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ample, a leading provider of battery swapping technology for electric vehicles, has completed the deployment of its first modular battery swapping stations in Madrid. This deployment was made possible with Ample's receipt of the Moves Singulares award, an initiative by the Government of Spain to fund innovative technologies to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. With the support of €9.76 million, Ample has planned the installation of several additional modular EV battery swapping stations in Madrid's city center. This marks the beginning of a broader rollout of Ample's technology across the city, aimed at tackling key barriers to EV adoption, including charging time, range anxiety, and infrastructure scalability. Madrid leads Spain in electric vehicle adoption, with the highest number of EV registrations in the country. To meet its goal of reducing emissions by 65% by 2030 and align with Spain's national target of 5.5 million EVs on the road within the decade, the city is rapidly expanding charging infrastructure and exploring solutions like battery swapping. Recognizing the role of modular battery swapping in accelerating EV adoption, the Spanish government selected Ample as the first recipient of the Moves Singulares award for this technology. Ample was chosen for its ability to address urban charging constraints, support high-utilization fleets, and reduce vehicle emissions in densely populated areas. Ample's battery swapping technology fully charges electric vehicles in five minutes, making it as fast and convenient as refueling with gas. The system is designed for seamless integration with any EV model, replacing depleted batteries with fully charged ones. Its modular architecture allows for rapid deployment—stations can be installed in as little as three days—making it an ideal solution for urban environments like Madrid. 'This grant is a tremendous step forward for Ample and the electric mobility space in Spain. By partnering with the Spanish government, we are not just meeting the immediate infrastructure needs of Madrid's growing population, but also laying the groundwork for a future-proof, sustainable urban mobility ecosystem,' said Khaled Hassounah, CEO of Ample. 'We look forward to working with our partners to get more Ample-powered vehicles on the roads.' Ample is strengthening its partnership with Stellantis to roll out a swappable Fiat 500e car-sharing service in Madrid. This collaboration includes the Fiat brand, Free2move, Stellantis' mobility service operator, and Free2move Charge, Stellantis's customer-specific charging services. Note: This action is part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan – Funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them. About Ample Ample aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable transportation energy globally. The company is pioneering a new method of energy delivery through modular battery swapping and can deliver a 100% charge to any EV in under 5 minutes. Founded in 2014, Ample is headquartered in San Francisco. Repsol Energy Ventures invested in Ample in 2018. For more information, please visit
Forbes
26-03-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
EV Battery Swapping Tie-Up Between Ample And Mitsubishi To Start In Japan
Battery swapping tech destined for Japan As part of its efforts to speed up the electrification of commercial fleets, Ample, a manufacturer of modular battery-swapping technology, plans to install a network of battery-swapping stations in Tokyo. The Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public Corporation is supporting the idea, which comes in the footsteps of a successful demonstration in Kyoto. Utilising its cutting-edge battery-swapping technologies, Ample hopes to improve commercial EV charging infrastructure and support Tokyo's aggressive goal of a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Ample's modular battery-swapping system is an efficient alternative to traditional EV charging infrastructure. Its proprietary technology allows its batteries to be swapped over in just five minutes for as little as $13.00. Ample system can replace existing EV batteries, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of models. Its compact stations, which can be deployed within days, provide a practical solution for businesses transitioning to electric fleets without major operational disruptions. Ample is collaborating with two major Japanese automakers, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC), to help roll out battery-swapping EVs. MMC, a pioneer in mass-produced EVs, and MFTBC, known for its production in zero-emission commercial vehicles, are contributing their industry knowledge to the project. Their goal is to give Tokyo's business fleets a smooth, scalable charging option by using Ample's modular switching technology with trucks and cars. Japan may lead the world in the production of automobiles, but in highly populated cities like Tokyo and Osaka, the adoption of EVs has been hindered by long charging times, power limits, and space constraints. Conventional charging stations are less practical for commercial fleets with high usage since they require a significant amount of infrastructure and time. By allowing a fully charged battery replacement in only five minutes, Ample's battery-swapping technology offers a solution that equals the speed and ease of filling at a gasoline station. Through a strategic deployment in Kyoto, Ample partnered with MFTBC and energy company ENEOS Holdings to reach the Japanese market in early 2024. The benefits of modular battery swapping were effectively illustrated by this pilot experiment, including rapid energy replenishment, reduced strain on the electrical grid and seamless integration into fleet operations. After a successful result, the expansion to Tokyo will create a larger network of switching stations, each of which can accommodate over 100 vehicles. In turn, this move is expected to greatly accelerate the adoption of electric commercial fleets in Japan. Ample CEO Khaled Hassounah, said this expansion highlighted the significance of Tokyo as a strategic location for scaling the company's presence in Japan. 'Tokyo is one of the world's most advanced cities in sustainable urban development and one of the largest markets for commercial deliveries, making it the perfect place for our next deployments as we expand our presence in Japan.' While the technology at the moment targets commercial vehicles, many potential EV buyers will be watching eagerly as this partnership develops its capacity to cater to private electric cars as well.
Associated Press
19-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Ample to Partner with Japanese OEMs Deploying Swapping Stations in Tokyo
TOKYO & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 19, 2025-- Ample will deploy a network of swapping stations in Tokyo, with an initial focus on supporting commercial fleets in the logistics sector. This expansion of Ample's swapping network will provide additional swapping coverage and capacity, with each station able to support over 100 vehicles. The initiative, backed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public Corporation, will advance Tokyo's goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 by offering additional charging solutions for the city's millions of commercial vehicles. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: (Photo: Business Wire) In early 2024, Ample entered the Japanese market by deploying battery swapping stations in Kyoto in partnership with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and ENEOS Holdings. The Kyoto deployment demonstrated core benefits of modular battery swapping for fleet electrification, including fast energy delivery, minimizing changes to fleet operations, and reducing load on the electric grid by slowly charging the batteries in the swapping station. 'Tokyo is one of the world's most advanced cities in sustainable urban development and one of the largest markets for commercial deliveries, making it the perfect place for our next deployments as we expand our presence in Japan,' said Khaled Hassounah, CEO of Ample. 'By providing a fast and scalable solution for commercial fleets, we're helping the City of Tokyo set an example for how densely populated cities can electrify. We're honored that the Tokyo Metropolitan Environmental Public Corporation has selected Ample and its Japanese partners to demonstrate the potential of EV battery swapping.' Japan is a global leader in automotive manufacturing, and since the 1970s, the sector has been a cornerstone of the Japanese economy. However, in recent years, Japan has been slow to adopt electric vehicles. Obstacles to electrification include long charging times, power limitations, and space constraints in dense Japanese cities. Battery swapping provides a fast and convenient way to power EVs, similar to the refueling experience at a gas station. Importantly, the Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will bring their innovation and leadership in electric vehicles to the demonstration. MFTBC is known for its leadership role advancing zero emission commercial vehicles. MMC pioneered one of the world's first mass-produced EVs and is a trusted mobility provider for urban logistics. Ample manufactures and operates a modular battery swapping ecosystem which fully charges EVs in five minutes, providing fleet operators with a seamless alternative to gas-powered fueling stations. Ample's modular batteries are designed to be a drop-in replacement for the original EV battery, making the technology compatible with most EV models. The company's compact, rapidly deployable stations can be installed in just a few days, providing a practical solution for high-utilization vehicles operating in dense urban environments like Tokyo. 3039032997 SOURCE: Ample Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/19/2025 07:35 PM/DISC: 03/19/2025 07:35 PM
