Zeway introduces Swap at Carrefour

Zeway accelerates the development of its battery exchange station network with Carrefour.

If you are not yet familiar with the Zeway model, let’s say it’s as simple as changing batteries in any electrical device. Instead of selling its scooters, Zeway rents them for varying durations. Customers who subscribe to the all-inclusive subscription enjoy the rental of a personal scooter, a predefined mileage, comprehensive insurance, assistance, maintenance, and of course, unlimited battery exchanges. For this, they have access to a network of battery stations deployed by the company where they can swap their empty battery for a full one. This battery exchange or “Swap” takes less than a minute and allows the user to exchange their empty battery for a charged pack. This type of service, which has proven itself in certain Asian countries, is currently unique in France.

The Swap, an alternative to tedious recharges.

However, for the system to be effective and sustainable, a significant network of battery exchange stations is required. Thanks to a new partnership with Carrefour, Zeway will benefit from 30 new charging stations within stores of the chain by the end of the year. This is a significant step forward, bringing the total number of charging stations in the network to 150. Carrefour adds to a prestigious list of partners that already includes Monoprix, Auchan, and TotalEnergies.

This battery exchange or “Swap” takes less than a minute and allows for exchanging an empty battery for a charged pack. The company’s promise is to find a full battery within less than 2 km from your location. These new stations will initially be installed in Paris and the Île-de-France region, and then in Bordeaux, Lyon, and Toulouse. The next step for the ambitious company launched just 4 years ago will be to open its charging infrastructure to other manufacturers of light electric vehicles. Numbers make strength; this is an undeniable certainty that Zeway has not overlooked.

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