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Redefining EV Refueling: Autonomous Battery Swapping for Zero Downtime Driving

An autonomous EV battery swapping platform that replaces slow charging with a fast, robotic battery exchange. The product minimizes charging time and range anxiety by enabling drivers to swap depleted batteries in minutes through standardized swap stations.

01/16/2026

Use Case

Autonomous battery

Author

Goni Kim

  1. Problem Definition

The Core Problem

Electric vehicles face two critical adoption barriers: long charging times and range anxiety. While EV technology has advanced rapidly, the refueling experience remains fundamentally slower and less predictable than traditional gas vehicles.

Why Existing Solutions Fall Short

Fast charging reduces wait times but introduces new problems such as battery degradation, high infrastructure costs, and grid strain. Increasing battery capacity improves range but raises vehicle cost and weight, negatively impacting efficiency.

PM Lens

This is not just a technology limitation. It is a user experience and system-level problem where time uncertainty and infrastructure availability reduce trust in EVs as a primary transportation option.