Mitsubishi, Elektrikli Araçlar İçin Batarya Değişim Ağı Kurdu

Battery swapping is expanding in Tokyo

Battery swapping technology drastically reduces charging times, one of the main challenges faced by electric vehicle owners. This multi-year pilot program will kick off with over 150 commercial electric vehicles equipped with swappable batteries, establishing 14 modular battery exchange stations in the city’s most densely populated urban areas. Each station will accommodate over 100 vehicles. The Tokyo consortium aims for battery replacement times of just five minutes, with the entire process being fully automated, unlike traditional charging or refueling.

Mitsubishi also emphasizes that these battery depots can serve as energy storage systems to help support the electric grid during natural disasters. This capability is critically important in countries like Japan, which frequently experience natural disasters. The first stations are planned to be established by September 2025.