Conceptualizing A Battery Swapping Station: A Case Study in Malaysia

One of the key aspects for the successful implementation of electric vehicles (EVs) is a fast and convenient way to recharge the batteries. Currently, there are two solutions (i) a battery swapping station (BSS); and (ii) a charging station. BSS may well be the key to shift Malaysian attention from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs as BSS can refuel depleted batteries faster by swapping it. This paper aims to study the current status of BSS technology in the market and propose a conceptual BSS design suitable for EVs operating conditions in Malaysia. An e-survey was conducted to determine the consumer needs for BSS and its corresponding challenges leading to a conceptual design of BSS for a 4-wheeler vehicle in Malaysia. The BSS was designed via SolidWorks along with its operating framework. The findings also provide appropriate solutions to the challenges discussed in order to encourage the growth of the EVs market in Malaysia.