Full-Time
Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles
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San Bruno, CA, USA
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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 operate, making energy prices 10-20% lower than gasoline. The technology is compatible with all EVs, meaning no redesign is needed from car manufacturers, which broadens their customer base. The lightweight design of Ample's stations allows for quick installation in urban areas, enabling them to adapt to growing demand efficiently. Additionally, Ample focuses on sustainability by utilizing renewable energy sources like wind and solar, contributing to a zero-carbon energy system. Their modular batteries are designed to evolve with advancements in battery technology, ensuring that all users benefit from improvements over time.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$315.7M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2014
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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
In the U.S., startup Ample is working on a large-scale battery swapping system that can accommodate different vehicles.
That same year, Ample unveiled a second-generation battery swapping system that cut swap times to five minutes.
Ample, a leading provider of battery swapping technology for electric vehicles, today announced a $25 million investment from Mitsubishi Corporation.
And to help Ample along is a fresh $25 million in funding from new investor Mitsubishi Corporation.