Imagine searching for a charging station in a bustling commercial center parking lot or encountering long queues at highway charging stations during holidays. With mobile charging services, you can scan a QR code or use an app to place an order, and a mobile charging robot will arrive to charge your electric vehicle (EV).

The Rise of Mobile Charging Robots

Mobile charging robots are a new investment direction in the charging market in China, following traditional charging stations and battery swap stations.

Current State of NEV Charging Infrastructure

As of June 2024, China has 24.72 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) and 10.243 million charging facilities, resulting in a charger-to-vehicle ratio of approximately 1:2.4. Challenges remain in the layout and operation of charging facilities. Achieving a 1:1 charger-to-vehicle ratio is still a goal.

Challenges in Charging Infrastructure Development

The growth of fixed charging facilities lags behind NEV sales. In the first half of 2024, the increase in charging facilities was 1.647 million units, while NEV sales reached 4.944 million units. Factors include insufficient power capacity, limited land resources, and insufficient fixed parking spaces in older communities.

Mobile Charging Robots as a Solution

Mobile charging robots address the shortage of "charging spots" and are used in high-traffic areas like commercial complexes and industrial parks. They offer a flexible and intelligent charging solution with mobile energy storage and emergency power supply capabilities. These robots are equipped with battery packs ranging from 30 kWh to 140 kWh, offering DC fast charging and AC/DC grid power protection functions.

Features of Mobile Charging Robots

Intelligent Technology: Equipped with smart IoT and automotive-grade storage and charging technology.

High Capacity: Can provide 200-1000V DC fast charging.
Flexibility: Support zero-infrastructure rapid deployment in various scenarios.

Safety Standards: Exceed automotive-grade requirements, achieving up to 5000 charge-discharge cycles.

Future Prospects

Mobile charging robots with intelligent driving capabilities can autonomously avoid obstacles and provide reliable charging services, reducing the need for manual charging. While currently niche, they supplement fixed charger and battery swap stations, with their future as a mainstream method remaining uncertain.

Mobile charging robots offer an innovative solution to charging infrastructure challenges, providing flexibility, reliability, and efficiency for EV users.