(Finance) – Stellantisone of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, and Amplean American company active in the battery field, have signed a binding agreement for a partnership on the battery charging technology of electric vehicles (EVs) capable of delivering a fully charged battery in less than five minutes.
The two partners have reached an agreement for theintegration of the Modular Battery Swapping solution of Ample in Stellantis electric vehicles, we read in a note. Battery swapping technology allows electric vehicle owners to replace their depleted battery with a fully charged one in just a few minutes by stopping at a swapping station.
The pilot program is scheduled to launch in 2024 Madridin Spain, on one fleet of 100 Fiat 500e as part of the car sharing service Free2move of Stellantis. The two companies are also evaluating expanding the application of Ample’s modular battery swapping technology to meet Stellantis fleet and consumer demand across other Stellantis platforms and geographies.
“The partnership with Ample is a further example of how Stellantis is exploring all solutions that enable freedom of mobility for our electric vehicle customers,” he said. Ricardo StamattiSenior Vice President of the Charging & Energy Business Unit at Stellantis – In addition to other projects we are focused on, Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping solution offers our customers greater energy efficiency, exceptional performance and reduces charging anxiety. We look forward to the start of the pilot program with our exceptional Fiat 500e.”