E-fuelling stations from Swobbee
Startup Swobbee
The Berlin start-up Swobbee is building a network of ‘e-fuelling stations’. At the stations, users of small vehicles such as e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-mopeds and e-scooters can swap empty batteries for full ones - in less than half a minute, according to Swobbee. In order to be able to quickly convert and expand the stations for charging new battery types, the stations have a modular design. This is made possible by Han-Modular® connectors, among other things.
E-fuelling stations for the future
The Berlin start-up Swobbee is building a network of ‘e-fuelling stations’. At the stations, users of small vehicles such as e-bikes, cargo bikes, e-mopeds and e-scooters can swap empty batteries for full ones - in less than half a minute, according to Swobbee. In order to be able to quickly convert and expand the stations for charging new battery types, the stations have a modular design. This is made possible by Han-Modular® connectors, among other things.
The charging station for micromobility
Swobbee emphasises the safety and cost efficiency of its charging solution, with the main focus on electric vehicles in the areas of sharing, logistics and quick commerce. Ultimately, the battery charging stations support the transition to sustainable inner-city mobility. The variety of battery types supported is unique: Storage for e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, e-scooters, e-mopeds etc. can be charged.
Swobbee relies on intelligent battery monitoring that collects data on battery health and charging safety. Customers can check the charge status of their batteries in the dashboard via their mobile phone, and real-time operation tracking is also possible. The app can also be used to reserve and replace batteries at the stations.
Swobbee e-fuelling stations
Modular structure
As a start-up, you have to be very flexible in your development processes.
There are many technical change orders and rapid product iterations.
Stephan von Wolff
Chief Operational Officer at Swobbee
Swobbee was therefore looking for a development partnership in which they could meet and exchange ideas with suppliers on an equal footing. HARTING has obviously done justice to this. Wolff speaks of a ‘great’ partner.
Not all interfaces in the charging stations are directly accessible; in some cases, access is restricted for safety reasons. This is why the Han-Modular® docking frame provided an ideal basis for the Swobbee solution. It enables ‘blind’ plugging without visual contact, making installation easier: both sides of the plug connection automatically move into the correct position for connection. The interface saves space because it enables the transmission of different media in one holding frame (power, data & signals). There are numerous expansion and upgrade options, as all connectors from the extensive Han-Modular® series fit into the docking frame.
Han-Modular® docking frame
The customer benefits at a glance
High flexibility thanks to the combination of power, signal and data in a single interface
Reduction in production & installation costs thanks to “blind” mating without visual contact
Safe installation thanks to the use of touch-safe contacts
Quick and easy installation without special tools
Future-proof and scalable solution - thanks to simple options for expansion and upgrading
Dirk Wagner
Position: Sales engineer
- Department: Field Sales North
- Company: HARTING Deutschland