Summary:
Bingo aims to solve the problem of multiple battery standards in electric vehicles.
The startup has been in stealth mode conducting trials in Asia and Africa.
Bingo will launch its solution at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) next week.
Their 2 kWh battery pack features GPS and 4G connectivity for various vehicles.
Bingo targets commercial operators looking to adopt battery-swapping technology.
The Electric Mobility Challenge
There are thousands of models of electric mobility vehicles driving around the world, from e-bikes to e-motorcycles and electric microcars. A major frustration in the industry is the hundreds of unique battery standards that these vehicles rely on.
Introducing Bingo
A fresh mobility startup, Bingo, claims to have the solution: a new battery standard designed to unify these diverse vehicles. The company has allegedly been operating its "one battery, any vehicle" fleet solution for last-mile logistics and transportation in stealth mode during trials in Asia and Africa.
European Market Debut
Bingo is set to unveil its solution at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA) next week, marking its entry into the European market.
How It Works
Bingo’s innovative solution revolves around a 2 kWh battery pack equipped with built-in GPS and 4G connectivity. The concept allows one or more batteries to power various electric vehicles, including scooters, motorbikes, and electric microcars. When batteries are depleted, they can be swapped at designated swapping cabinets, similar to current solutions offered by Gogoro, albeit with a less sophisticated design requiring more manual manipulation.
Encouraging Adoption
Bingo is also encouraging third-party vehicle manufacturers to design their products to fit this new standard. The company claims to have various two, three, and four-wheeled electric vehicles already on board, including the electric microcar E1, which falls under Europe’s L7e classification.
Target Audience
So far, Bingo seems to be targeting primarily commercial operators who could leverage the battery-swapping technology and the convenience of a unified battery standard across multiple platforms. Their customers include last-mile logistics companies, ride-hail operators, and startups looking to harness the unique prospects offered by Bingo’s platform.
Bingo’s approach to solving the battery standardization problem is an interesting proposition, especially as the industry continues to evolve toward electrification.
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