Modular Battery Swap Ecosystem for Trucks

Purpose and goal

The electrification of heavy vehicles is accelerating globally. Enligt IEA Global EV Outlook 2025 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