Ample Brings Modular Battery Swapping Technology to Madrid with Support from the Spanish Government and the Moves Singulares Award - CleanTechnica

Ample has launched its first modular battery swapping stations in Madrid, supported by a €9.76 million grant from Spain’s Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE). This funding, part of the Moves Singulares award initiative by the Spanish government, aims to accelerate the transition to electric mobility by expanding Ample’s battery swapping infrastructure in Madrid’s city center. The technology enables electric vehicles (EVs) to be fully charged in five minutes by swapping depleted batteries for fully charged ones, offering a fast and convenient alternative to traditional charging and addressing key barriers such as charging time, range anxiety, and infrastructure scalability. Madrid, which leads Spain in EV adoption, is targeting a 65% reduction in emissions by 2030 and supports the national goal of 5.5 million EVs on the road within the decade. Ample’s modular system, capable of rapid deployment in urban environments, is designed to integrate with any EV model and supports high-utilization fleets. The company is