Ample

Ample

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

About Ample

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Why Ample is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Automotive & Transportation

Energy

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$315.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Overview

Ample provides a solution for electric vehicle (EV) charging through its modular battery swapping technology, which allows any EV to be fully charged in under five minutes. This method is much faster than traditional charging options. Ample's charging stations are also more cost-effective to build and install, making energy prices 10-20% lower than gasoline. Their technology is compatible with all EVs, meaning no redesign is needed from car manufacturers, which broadens their customer base. The lightweight design of their stations allows for quick deployment in urban areas, enabling them to adapt to growing demand efficiently. Ample is dedicated to sustainability by utilizing renewable energy sources like wind and solar to power their stations, contributing to a zero-carbon energy system. Additionally, their modular batteries are designed to improve over time, ensuring that all vehicles using Ample's service benefit from advancements in battery technology.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ample's partnership with Mitsubishi supports expansion in Japan's commercial fleet market.
  • Investment from Mitsubishi provides strategic support in mobility and renewable energy.
  • Collaboration with Stellantis enhances credibility and market reach in the automotive industry.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Chinese companies like NIO with faster swap times challenges Ample's position.
  • Focus on two-wheeled EV battery swapping may divert resources from core four-wheeled market.
  • CATL and NIO's large network could overshadow Ample's efforts in the U.S. market.

What makes Ample unique

  • Ample offers modular battery swapping, charging EVs in under five minutes.
  • Their stations are 3-10 times cheaper to build than conventional fast-charging stations.
  • Ample's technology is compatible with any EV, broadening their potential client base.

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Funding

Total Funding

$315.7M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 1%

1 year growth

↑ 2%

2 year growth

↑ 3%
Forbes
Mar 26th, 2025
Ev Battery Swapping Tie-Up Between Ample And Mitsubishi To Start In Japan

Battery swapping tech destined for JapanPhoto courtesy of Ample. 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.Batteries can be swapped in just 5 minutes

Tesla Owners Austin
Mar 21st, 2025
CATL and Nio collaborate to create the world's largest EV battery swapping network

In the U.S., startup Ample is working on a large-scale battery swapping system that can accommodate different vehicles.

Green Car Reports
Mar 19th, 2025
Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks

That same year, Ample unveiled a second-generation battery swapping system that cut swap times to five minutes.

Business Wire
Nov 20th, 2024
Ample Secures $25 Million Investment from Mitsubishi Corporation to Drive Expansion of Battery Swapping Technology

Ample, a leading provider of battery swapping technology for electric vehicles, today announced a $25 million investment from Mitsubishi Corporation.

TechCrunch
Nov 19th, 2024
Mitsubishi backs Ample's radical approach to charging EV batteries

And to help Ample along is a fresh $25 million in funding from new investor Mitsubishi Corporation.

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