In this work, we aim to develop a more flexible and scalable battery swapping system where EVs can play a larger role.
š In current battery swapping systems (such as NIO), the process simply replaces a low-charged EV battery with a fully charged one at the station in just a few minutes.
However, this one-way model has several limitations, including high inventory costs, poor scalability, overlooked user satisfaction, and a rigid pricing model.
To overcome these challenges, we propose a new model that introduces the concept of āProviders.ā These are not fixed suppliers, but rather regular EVs with high or full battery levels who choose to offer their battery to the station in exchange for compensation, while receiving a battery of the same quality in return.
Itās a win-win: the system gains flexibility and reduced inventory burden, while EV owners can earn rewards for participating (without compromising battery quality).
