Modular Battery Swap Ecosystem for Trucks
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Lunds universitet - Lunds Tekniska Högskola Inst f designvetenskaper |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 892 500 |
| Project duration | November 2025 - August 2026 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Accelerate - FFI |
| Call | Accelera FFI preparatory project - fall 2025 |
Purpose and goal
The electrification of heavy vehicles is accelerating globally. IEA Global EV Outlook 2025 present increased sales of electric trucks by almost 80% in 2024. Battery swapping has been established as a commercial large-scale solution in China, with clear time savings, reduced power requirements and potential in support services for the electricity grid. The project goal is to create a system demonstrator for heavy vehicle battery swapping in Sweden with representatives from the entire value chain.
Expected effects and result
The project will deliver: - A mapping of state-of-the-art and possible technical solutions. - An analysis of standardization opportunities and regulatory barriers. - Verified collaboration and business models with involved stakeholders. - An evaluation of possible demo sites (Gävle, Stockholm, Gothenburg). - A plan for a system demonstrator with KPIs and financing model.
Planned approach and implementation
The work is structured in 5 work packages. The integration of insights and lessons learned takes place in AP5 where the work also involves designing a set-up for a Swedish system demonstrator for battery replacement of heavy vehicles. WP1: System mapping and use cases WP2: Technology and infrastructure requirements WP3: Business model and needs owner dialogue WP4: Standardization, regulations and work environment WP5: Plan for system demonstrator