Gogoro, the Taiwanese electric scooter pioneer, has officially launched its innovative battery-swapping system in Colombia. Teaming up with Colombian fuel company Terpel, Gogoro’s entry into the South American market kicks off in Bogotá, the capital city, under Terpel’s Voltex brand.
The collaboration with Terpel marks a significant step in Gogoro’s expansion plans, following its earlier announcement this year to enter both the Colombian and Chilean markets. Gogoro’s battery-swapping technology has gained widespread acclaim, enabling users to swap depleted batteries with fully charged ones at public stations.
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This system supports various electric scooter models, including Gogoro’s own scooters, as well as models from Yamaha, Aeon, and other manufacturers. Gogoro has even showcased electric three-wheelers and minicars utilizing its battery technology.
Initially, Gogoro will introduce its 2 Plus and Vivamix Smartscooters in Colombia, leveraging Terpel’s existing infrastructure to set up battery swapping stations at four locations in Bogotá. The partnership aims to expand to a total of 14 stations by the end of 2024, with plans to extend services to other Colombian cities like Medellín.
Commenting on the partnership, Horace Luke, founder and CEO of Gogoro, expressed excitement about collaborating with Terpel, stating, “Gogoro and Terpel share a common vision for accelerating the shift to two-wheel sustainable transportation in Colombia and across Latin America.” He highlighted the convenience and efficiency of Gogoro’s battery-swapping system, which has already facilitated over 590 million swaps and continues to perform more than 400,000 swaps daily.
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Oscar Bravo, president of Terpel, emphasized their commitment to supporting Colombia’s decarbonization goals through innovative solutions like Gogoro’s battery swapping. He stated, “Gogoro battery swapping strengthens and complements our comprehensive portfolio of services by offering users the convenience of swapping batteries in just seconds.”
Gogoro’s electric scooters will be distributed in Colombia by Motored, a leading two-wheel distributor in the country with a decade of experience in the motorcycle market. With Gogoro’s entry, Colombia is poised to witness a significant shift towards sustainable urban transportation, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner mobility solutions.
