Stellantis and Ample agreed to work towards integrating Ample's modular battery swapping solution into Stellantis electric vehicles. Battery swapping technology allows an EV owner to swap their depleted EV battery for a fully charged battery in a matter of minutes. Battery swapping takes place at a dedicated automated station.
The initial program is scheduled to launch in Madrid, Spain in 2024 with a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e's within Stellantis' Free2move car sharing service. The Fiat 500e is Stellantis' best-selling electric vehicle, sold worldwide, and is an EV leader in several European markets.
Ample batteries are designed to be a drop-in replacement for an electric vehicle's original battery. This is made possible by Ample's modular design, which can fit into any electric vehicle and would allow Stellantis to integrate Ample's technology without redesigning its vehicle platforms.
Ample's battery swapping stations can be deployed in public areas in as little as three days. When an Ample-enabled EV approaches the Ample station, the vehicle is instantly recognized by the station. Once inside, the driver initiates the battery swap from the mobile app, resulting in a fully charged battery in five minutes.
“The partnership with Ample is another example of how Stellantis is exploring all avenues that enable freedom of mobility for our electric vehicle customers,” said Ricardo Stamatti, Stellantis Senior Vice President, Charging & Energy Business Unit. “In addition to other projects we are focused on, Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping solution has the opportunity to offer our customers greater energy efficiency, outstanding performance and lower range anxiety. We are looking forward to executing the initial program with our stellar Fiat 500e.”
Source: Ample
