Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Clean Motion has launched real-world trials of its EVIG lightweight electric vehicle equipped with a swappable battery system, marking an expansion of battery-swapping technology beyond electric scooters.
The pilot project, taking place in Stockholm, integrates GoCimo’s existing battery-swapping infrastructure into the EVIG and will evaluate the vehicle’s performance in urban delivery operations, including Foodora’s courier network.
Stockholm trial expands battery-swapping concept
The first EVIG vehicles are being deployed as part of the STOLT research project, which aims to demonstrate the practicality of lightweight electric vehicles using shared battery-swapping infrastructure in everyday commercial operations.
The initiative seeks to adapt GoCimo’s battery-swapping network, previously used primarily for electric scooters, to support a wider range of electric vehicle types.
Over the past year, the project partners modified the EVIG’s battery system, mechanical components and interfaces to enable compatibility with GoCimo’s standardized swappable batteries. The system is designed to eliminate charging downtime by allowing batteries to be exchanged in minutes.
Focus on urban delivery operations
The EVIG is designed for delivery and service applications, with Clean Motion quoting a driving range of between 100 and 150 kilometres depending on configuration.
An integrated solar panel on the vehicle’s roof can provide an additional 40 to 50 kilometres of driving range per day under favorable weather conditions, reducing reliance on external charging.
The trial is being conducted in partnership with the City of Stockholm, Lund University, GoCimo and Foodora. Vehicles will operate in Stockholm’s Old Town and low-emission zones, where researchers will assess the practicality, operational efficiency and economic viability of a shared battery infrastructure across different classes of lightweight electric vehicles.
The project also builds on broader European research into lightweight electric mobility. Through the EU-funded GIANTS project, Clean Motion has collaborated with Renault, Toyota and other partners to develop modular platforms for L5 to L7 category vehicles, incorporating standardized drivetrain components, portable battery systems and integrated solar technology to support cost-effective urban transport solutions. The Stockholm pilot is intended to demonstrate how battery swapping and solar-assisted operation can improve the practicality of lightweight electric commercial vehicles in real-world conditions.