EVBAT

Sustainable and Energy Efficient Battery Solutions for the RIS EV Market

Project Number: 24619
Duration: Jun 2025 - Dec 2026
Lead Partner: HYBA
Total Budget: €1,250,000

About the Project

EVBAT aims to revolutionize electric mobility by upscaling HYBA's lightweight, swappable power unit, the POD. This innovative technology eliminates charging time by enabling users to instantly replace discharged batteries with fully charged ones. The project meets the need of the battery sector demonstrating a sustainable by design process and batteries for two-wheelers saving up to 30% of CO2 in the battery value chain. The modular battery system is key to reduce carbon footprint in the battery and power industry, and to foster a circular economy. Within the project, the swapping battery system will be integrated in a motorcycle developed by Vent Moto, demonstrating the technology in a real world application paving the way for commercialisation. LEVOX will develop scalable and user-friendly battery swapping and management solutions to enhance user experience and facilitate maintenance and long battery lifetime. RTU will assess environmental sustainability of the solution and establish guidelines for carbon credits issuance, leveraging its low-carbon and resource-efficient design. To ensure strong visibility and impact, SE&C IKE will lead communication and dissemination activities, engaging stakeholders and raising awareness among the wider public.

40%Weight Reduction
30%CO2 Savings
50%CRM Savings
€18MCommercial Value

Key Innovations

Swappable POD System

Modular electric power unit weighing just 12 kg, providing 1.8 kWh. Zero charging time through instant battery swapping at dedicated stations.

Patented Assembly Process

Advanced cell connection system without welding enables easy disassembly and 20% increase in Critical Raw Materials recovery.

Second Life Usage

When POD capacity drops to 80%, cells are effortlessly disassembled and moved to swapping stations for energy storage or recycled increasing cobalt and lithium recovery by 50%.

Battery as a Service

BaaS model reduces purchase costs and enables quick battery exchanges without maintenance worries, significantly reducing downtime.

TCU & BMS

Integrated Telematics Control Unit and Battery Management System for real-time monitoring and smart data management.

Project Objectives

Phase 1 (Year 1)

  • Upscale and demonstrate EVBAT on real e-scooter
  • Validate 40% weight reduction and lower charging time
  • Achieve 30% lower final price and CO2 emissions
  • Validate 2nd life usage for storage applications
  • Confirm 20% increase in CRM recovery

Phase 2 (Year 2)

  • Commercialize EVBAT in Europe with EITRM
  • Establish Vent-Moto as first adopter
  • Build structural pathways for market entry
  • Conduct open innovation days and outreach
  • Offer 3 internship spots to EIT RM alumni
Transferability

Sustainability Impact

Waste Reduction

Reuse of aluminium case and plastic internal parts for at least 4 times:

  • 50 tons of aluminium by year 4
  • 40 tons of plastic (PA6GF) by year 4

CO2 Emission Reduction

Target: 30% reduction in battery value chain

  • 598.4 tons CO2 Eq saved by 2025
  • 1,808 tons CO2 Eq saved by 2028

Critical Minerals Reduction

Re-using 2nd hand cells in buffer battery:

  • 474 tons of Lithium by year 4
  • 71 tons of Cobalt by year 4

Partners

HYBA

HYBA is the project’s coordinator and the developer of the modular, stackable battery packs, the POD, designed for instant swapping. They will integrate the POD with the smart battery management system for real-time performance monitoring and ensure compliance with EU and international battery standards. 

VENT MOTO

EVBAT will leverage Vent Moto’s motorcycle design and engineering expertise. Vent Moto provides a reference vehicle, a complete motorcycle, as a benchmark for system integration and develops a clean, functional fairing design for the pilot demonstration. 

Riga Technical University

RTU assesses the environmental sustainability of EVBAT technologies through a cradle-to-grave approach, develops the Critical Raw Material Extraction Index, and establishes guidelines for carbon credit issuing to promote low-carbon, resource-efficient battery solutions for EVBAT.

SE&C IKE

SE&C leads the communication and dissemination efforts of EVBAT. The company ensures strong project visibility, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach, supporting the transition toward sustainable mobility. 

LEVOX

LEVOX brings expertise in battery technology, diagnostics, and life-cycle innovation to EVBAT, helping develop scalable and user-friendly battery swapping and management solutions. Their role bridges cutting-edge research and practical implementation, driving smarter, more sustainable mobility across Europe.

Expected Impact

Economic Impact

  • €7 million profit by year 4
  • 50+ jobs created upon commercialization
  • €1 million investment attracted in 2026
  • 30% cost reduction vs conventional batteries

Innovation Impact

  • 5 patents on battery assembly system
  • TRL 7 to TRL 8 advancement
  • New EIT RM partners and community growth
  • Technology transfer to RIS countries

SDG Alignment

  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities
  • SDG 13: Climate Action