Automative & UX Design
Automative & UX Design
Automative & UX Design
2023
2023
2023
Future Volt is a mobile battery-swapping system integrating HMI and automotive design to deliver fast, flexible, and user-friendly energy solutions for EVs.
Future Volt is a mobile battery-swapping system integrating HMI and automotive design to deliver fast, flexible, and user-friendly energy solutions for EVs.
Future Volt is a mobile battery-swapping system integrating HMI and automotive design to deliver fast, flexible, and user-friendly energy solutions for EVs.
App Design
App Design
App Design
HMI Design
HMI Design
HMI Design
PRODUCT DESIGN
Design system



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Problem
User aspect: Drivers experience range anxiety due to a lack of charging stations and long wait times during peak hours, preferring fast and convenient services.
Market aspect: Despite rapid growth in China, only a few companies (e.g., NIO) provide battery swapping services, and scalable mobile solutions are lacking.
Technology and Demand: There is a need for efficient energy management and flexible service models, as traditional fixed charging stations no longer meet user needs.
Problem
User aspect: Drivers experience range anxiety due to a lack of charging stations and long wait times during peak hours, preferring fast and convenient services.
Market aspect: Despite rapid growth in China, only a few companies (e.g., NIO) provide battery swapping services, and scalable mobile solutions are lacking.
Technology and Demand: There is a need for efficient energy management and flexible service models, as traditional fixed charging stations no longer meet user needs.
Problem
User aspect: Drivers experience range anxiety due to a lack of charging stations and long wait times during peak hours, preferring fast and convenient services.
Market aspect: Despite rapid growth in China, only a few companies (e.g., NIO) provide battery swapping services, and scalable mobile solutions are lacking.
Technology and Demand: There is a need for efficient energy management and flexible service models, as traditional fixed charging stations no longer meet user needs.



Solution
The solution introduces a mobile battery swapping service, enabling on-demand battery replacements through specialized service vehicles, combined with intelligent dispatch systems and automated processes to enhance efficiency. Users can submit requests via an app, allowing the system to locate and dispatch a service vehicle for quick battery swaps, reducing wait times. Additionally, user centers, control centers, and maintenance centers ensure smooth service operations. Data analysis, GPS navigation, and ADAS technologies are utilized for precise route planning and efficient battery management.
Solution
The solution introduces a mobile battery swapping service, enabling on-demand battery replacements through specialized service vehicles, combined with intelligent dispatch systems and automated processes to enhance efficiency. Users can submit requests via an app, allowing the system to locate and dispatch a service vehicle for quick battery swaps, reducing wait times. Additionally, user centers, control centers, and maintenance centers ensure smooth service operations. Data analysis, GPS navigation, and ADAS technologies are utilized for precise route planning and efficient battery management.
Solution
The solution introduces a mobile battery swapping service, enabling on-demand battery replacements through specialized service vehicles, combined with intelligent dispatch systems and automated processes to enhance efficiency. Users can submit requests via an app, allowing the system to locate and dispatch a service vehicle for quick battery swaps, reducing wait times. Additionally, user centers, control centers, and maintenance centers ensure smooth service operations. Data analysis, GPS navigation, and ADAS technologies are utilized for precise route planning and efficient battery management.



Automative Design






HMI Design
Smart navigation and dynamic guidance make battery swapping efficient, safe, and seamlessly integrated into user journey!
Smart navigation and dynamic guidance make battery swapping efficient, safe, and seamlessly integrated into user journey!
Smart navigation and dynamic guidance make battery swapping efficient, safe, and seamlessly integrated into user journey!
Low Power Notification and Service Options: Alerts users of low battery and suggests charging stations, swapping stations, or mobile services with location and wait time details.
Real-Time Navigation and Autopilot Prompt: Provides real-time navigation to the service point and prompts users to switch to autopilot mode near the location.
Dynamic Battery Swapping Animation: Displays animations of battery removal and installation for an intuitive and confident user experience.
Status update and Journey Resumption: Shows a status update (e.g., "New Battery Installed") and seamlessly returns to the navigation or entertainment screen.
Low Power Notification and Service Options: Alerts users of low battery and suggests charging stations, swapping stations, or mobile services with location and wait time details.
Real-Time Navigation and Autopilot Prompt: Provides real-time navigation to the service point and prompts users to switch to autopilot mode near the location.
Dynamic Battery Swapping Animation: Displays animations of battery removal and installation for an intuitive and confident user experience.
Status update and Journey Resumption: Shows a status update (e.g., "New Battery Installed") and seamlessly returns to the navigation or entertainment screen.
Low Power Notification and Service Options: Alerts users of low battery and suggests charging stations, swapping stations, or mobile services with location and wait time details.
Real-Time Navigation and Autopilot Prompt: Provides real-time navigation to the service point and prompts users to switch to autopilot mode near the location.
Dynamic Battery Swapping Animation: Displays animations of battery removal and installation for an intuitive and confident user experience.
Status update and Journey Resumption: Shows a status update (e.g., "New Battery Installed") and seamlessly returns to the navigation or entertainment screen.









Service Map



User Journey



Device Deteched
Device Deteched
Device Deteched
Porto approach to the vehicle
Porto approach to the vehicle



Step 2
Step 2
Step 2
The chassis is raised and Porto drives underneath the chassis
The chassis is raised and Porto drives underneath the chassis



Step 3
Step 3
Step 3
Porto opens the hood and removes the dead battery from the car chassis
Porto opens the hood and removes the dead battery from the car chassis



Step 4
Step 4
Step 4
Store dead batteries in the battery compartment
Store dead batteries in the battery compartment



Step 5
Step 5
Step 5
Fill in the new battery
Fill in the new battery



Step 6
Step 6
Step 6
Complete the power swap and drive away
Complete the power swap and drive away
Background Research
EV Advantages
EV Advantages
EV Advantages



EV disdvantages - Range anxiety
EV disdvantages - Range anxiety
EV disdvantages - Range anxiety



EV disdvantages - Charging Stations limitation
EV disdvantages - Charging Stations limitation
EV disdvantages - Charging Stations limitation



EV Sales in China
EV Sales in China
EV Sales in China
The EV market in China is vast and growing rapidly, but very few companies offering power swapping services, and most are geared towards businesses terminal. NIO is the only company in China providing Power swapping services for private cars.
The EV market in China is vast and growing rapidly, but very few companies offering power swapping services, and most are geared towards businesses terminal. NIO is the only company in China providing Power swapping services for private cars.
The EV market in China is vast and growing rapidly, but very few companies offering power swapping services, and most are geared towards businesses terminal. NIO is the only company in China providing Power swapping services for private cars.



Interview with NIO owners
Interview with NIO owners
Interview with NIO owners
NIO is currently a leading electric vehicle company in China, offering both battery swapping and charging options. In this interview, 26 car owners were asked on their energy replenishment preferences and compiled the main issues they face. 12 prefer battery swapping while 14 favor charging.
NIO is currently a leading electric vehicle company in China, offering both battery swapping and charging options. In this interview, 26 car owners were asked on their energy replenishment preferences and compiled the main issues they face. 12 prefer battery swapping while 14 favor charging.
NIO is currently a leading electric vehicle company in China, offering both battery swapping and charging options. In this interview, 26 car owners were asked on their energy replenishment preferences and compiled the main issues they face. 12 prefer battery swapping while 14 favor charging.



System Map




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Trip Flight
As an interaction design intern at Trip.com, LJ was responsible for optimizing and designing user experiences related to flight products.

Trip Flight
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Future Volt
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Future Volt
Future Volt is a mobile battery-swapping system integrating HMI and automotive design to deliver fast, flexible, and user-friendly energy solutions for EVs.

Future Volt
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Ready to bring your vision to life? Let's connect and explore the possibilities together. Reach out today!