Nigeria has provided a boost to its electric vehicle users with the opening of a new solar-powered battery swap station.
It's been delivered by MAX, an electric mobility provider based in the country that offers battery swapping, access to EVs, and ownership programs for commercial drivers, according to Tech Build Africa.
Battery swap stations allow EV drivers to switch out their depleted battery with a fully charged one in minutes. This eliminates the time spent waiting for your EV to recharge.
It's particularly directed at people who work in the gig economy, such as delivery drivers, who are typically on a time crunch.
The solar-powered station is the first in West Africa. It will harness sunlight during the daytime and store enough surplus energy to provide consistent service.
Battery swapping is still a relatively new option for EV refueling and is most commonly used by commercial vehicles and drivers. But it's starting to spread out to general EV owners.
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Battery swapping could be integrated with existing charge-point stations around the world, offering EV drivers multiple options for refueling on the go. Using solar power as the main source of energy makes it even better for the environment.
In many cities in Africa, grid electricity can be unreliable, while some local governments have also been accused of mismanagement, as The Conversation observed. This puts a strain on citizens. Alternative clean energy sources address this problem as well as the planet's heavy reliance on dirty fuels.
"By eliminating dependence on diesel generators and buffering against grid outages, the solar station delivers dependable, renewable-powered swaps, helping reduce fuel expenses and cut emissions for ride-hail and delivery workers," Tech Build Africa said.
You can do the same by utilizing solar power at home for charging your EV. Installing solar panels further enhances the savings from owning or leasing an EV by reducing charging costs.
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