Riders can have their vehicle batteries swapped at a designated time and place without the riders' presence.
Furthermore, riders can also subscribe to an overnight battery swapping service and wake up to a fully-charged vehicle in the morning. This personal service aims to make electric vehicles not only eco-friendly but also rider-friendly.
The world is in transition to zero-emission vehicles; more than 120 countries have pledged to go net-zero by 2050.
As part of this transition, motorcycles and scooters are poised to become the next global transformation in personal transportation. Meanwhile, start-ups and established brands alike are rushing to announce new electric models for riders, aiming to claim their place in the coming era.
However, for consumers, the persistent inconvenience of needing their vehicles charged or batteries swapped has made many hesitant about going electric.
Such reluctance is grounded in the everyday challenges faced by today's electric vehicle riders. For example, in multi-unit residential buildings, parking space adjacent outlets are usually not present.
Even when riders are on the road, nearby charging stations can be hard to find, and the charge time might be too long.
To eliminate the wait, battery swapping was introduced as an alternative to charging. However, riders still have to make the effort to find either public charging stations or battery swapping stations, forcing them to go out of their way for energy replenishment.
"Kymco has always been at the forefront of the electrification of scooters and motorcycles. We have dedicated ourselves to creating the most thoughtful customer experience of the electric era," said Kymco chairman Allen Ko.
"Ionex Recharge is a fully personalised energy service that eliminates urban riders' concerns about charging once and for all. It is the most significant leap forward in the electrification of personal transportation."
