SK C&C Expands BaaS Business with Two-Wheeler Swappable Battery Pack Supply

High-Performance Interchangeable Battery Packs Supplied to DNA Motors

SK Inc. C&C is pioneering the electric two-wheeler market by developing a swappable battery pack that integrates software and hardware technologies.

On the 9th, SK Inc. C&C announced that it will supply high-performance swappable battery packs to DNA Motors, a leading domestic electric two-wheeler specialist company.

SK Inc. C&C is responsible for developing and supplying swappable battery packs tailored to DNA Motors' electric two-wheeler specifications. The swappable battery pack will be first applied to DNA Motors' newly launched 'ED-1B' electric two-wheeler model this year. A Battery Management System (BMS) was also independently developed and installed to match the ED-1B electric two-wheeler's dedicated swappable battery pack.

SK Inc. C&C announced on the 9th that it will supply high-performance swappable battery packs to DNA Motors, a leading domestic electric two-wheeler company.
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The BMS handles the measurement and control information of battery current, voltage, and temperature. It is a system that guarantees optimal energy efficiency. SK Inc. C&C upgraded the BMS performance by applying a proprietary battery data analysis algorithm that can predict battery status. The ED-1B recorded driving ranges 8.1% and 7.8% higher in normal and low-temperature environments, respectively, compared to existing products. It demonstrated output performance over 6% higher and passed the Ministry of Environment certification review. The swappable battery pack also received passing marks in the battery safety certification test conducted by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority.

Starting with this battery pack supply, SK Inc. C&C plans to expand into a cloud-based Battery as a Service (BaaS) platform business. The BaaS platform utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) technology to enable real-time monitoring and analysis of battery pack data. By leveraging this, DNA Motors can effectively manage the battery pack lifecycle?including production, charging, swapping, and disposal?by linking electric two-wheelers with charging infrastructure.

Kim Seong-hwan, Head of the Manufacturing Digital Platform Group at SK Inc. C&C, said, "The supply of swappable battery packs combined with information and communication technology (ICT) and the BaaS business are becoming killer services in the small electric vehicle market. We plan to expand the BaaS business into various electric mobility sectors, including industrial EVs such as forklifts and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), as well as electric carts."

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