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MAX Launches West Africa’s First Solar-Powered Battery Swap Station

Daba Finance/MAX Launches West Africa’s First Solar-Powered Battery Swap Station
STARTUP VENTURE CAPITALJuly 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM UTC

TLDR

  • Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX has launched West Africa’s first solar-powered battery swap station
  • The station, located in Nigeria, is powered by a 20kWp solar photovoltaic array, a 24kW inverter, and a 30kWh battery bank
  • MAX operates a clean mobility platform offering EV access, battery swapping, and ownership solutions across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon

Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX has launched West Africa’s first solar-powered battery swap station, advancing efforts to build sustainable transport infrastructure for the region’s gig economy.

The station, located in Nigeria, is powered by a 20kWp solar photovoltaic array, a 24kW inverter, and a 30kWh battery bank. It delivers power directly to MAX’s EV battery swap units during the day and stores excess energy for uninterrupted 24/7 operations, even after sundown or during low sunlight periods.

MAX operates a clean mobility platform offering EV access, battery swapping, and ownership solutions across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon. The new station eliminates reliance on fossil fuel generators and mitigates power grid instability, allowing commercial drivers to access battery swaps reliably using only renewable energy.

The launch is part of a broader rollout of solar-powered swap stations aimed at supporting cleaner urban transport and reducing operating costs for riders.

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Key Takeaways

MAX’s solar-powered swap station marks a significant step toward integrating clean energy into Africa’s transport systems. By pairing solar infrastructure with EV battery swapping, MAX addresses two key pain points in African cities: unreliable electricity and high fuel costs. The move reflects a growing trend among African startups to design resilient infrastructure tailored to local conditions. For commercial drivers who rely on predictable access to power, solar-driven swap stations could provide a viable alternative to fuel-based systems and grid-dependent charging. This development also strengthens MAX’s model of inclusive EV adoption, particularly for last-mile delivery workers and ride-hailing drivers. As energy access and mobility needs continue to intersect, MAX’s rollout could offer a replicable blueprint for low-carbon infrastructure in emerging markets.

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