Future Volt
Future Volt
Future Volt

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



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

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Trip Flight

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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

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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Let's work together

Would you love to set up a time to chat? Let us know if you're interested.

Would you love to set up a time to chat? Let us know if you're interested.

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

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

Contact

765 772-6923

zhou1470@purdue.edu

Contact

2025 All rights reserved. Design by Shankun Zhou.

Contact

765 772-6923

zhou1470@purdue.edu

Contact

2025 All rights reserved. Design by Shankun Zhou.