Ingenius Turbocharged June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 (edited) A local company has started offering a mobile charging service for electric vehicles (EVs). This is said to be the first of its kind in Singapore. The service by Power Up Tech (P.Up) is targeted at EV owners who may not have convenient access to a permanent charging point. Each visit lasts 30 minutes to an hour to bring the EV up to about 80 per cent of battery charge. So range anxiety is not a problem anymore. Maybe while waiting can also charge handphone. 😄 Edited June 7, 2022 by Ingenius ↡ Advertisement 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 I don't believe this part "Each visit lasts 30 minutes to an hour to bring the EV up to about 80 per cent of battery charge." for mobile service. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanM 2nd Gear June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 41 minutes ago, Ingenius said: A local company has started offering a mobile charging service for electric vehicles (EVs). This is said to be the first of its kind in Singapore. The service by Power Up Tech (P.Up) is targeted at EV owners who may not have convenient access to a permanent charging point. Each visit lasts 30 minutes to an hour to bring the EV up to about 80 per cent of battery charge. So range anxiety is not a problem anymore. Maybe while waiting can also charge handphone. 😄 I hope they lug a huge battery around, something like a big powerbank. If it is a fossil fuel powered generator that is providing the juice, I will knn if one of these shows up at a carpark near my place and runs the generator for half an hour. But whichever way, it negates the energy efficiency which EV is supposed to have. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 18 minutes ago, inlinesix said: I don't believe this part "Each visit lasts 30 minutes to an hour to bring the EV up to about 80 per cent of battery charge." for mobile service. If this guy appear during the charging, I will believe. 😁 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 32 minutes ago, JanM said: I hope they lug a huge battery around, something like a big powerbank. If it is a fossil fuel powered generator that is providing the juice, I will knn if one of these shows up at a carpark near my place and runs the generator for half an hour. But whichever way, it negates the energy efficiency which EV is supposed to have. maybe a power generator ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 This is so call Enviroment Friendly Car.?Is this a Diesel Van.? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlammy 6th Gear June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 Maybe the service can include towing to intended destination and charge on the way there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strat 6th Gear June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, Ct3833 said: maybe a power generator ? like this? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 Must say is quite innovative idea as a startup. But i foresee this will be really be shortlived as the charging stations numbers proliferate. How much is the service (to be profitable to run this service 24-7) is a big question mark. Tow truck only cost about $100 for a flat bed. I can call up a towtruck to tow my flat EV back to my MSCP/condo/landed. Leave my EV for charging and continue on my way via grab/taxi that will minimize disturbance to my day's plan. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 Maybe they come with a van load of electric eels.. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 Singapore how big? If can drive an EV until no power, then any car also can drive until no fuel. 3 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 Important question. How much? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Vid said: Singapore how big? If can drive an EV until no power, then any car also can drive until no fuel. Combustion engine cars may stall and will need tow trucks, since EV car will not stall like a CE car, then mobile charging will act as tow truck service to prpvide emergency charging service😄😄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyotaShuttle 5th Gear June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 2 hours ago, JanM said: I hope they lug a huge battery around, something like a big powerbank. If it is a fossil fuel powered generator that is providing the juice, I will knn if one of these shows up at a carpark near my place and runs the generator for half an hour. But whichever way, it negates the energy efficiency which EV is supposed to have. this is for emergencies when your car is out of batt. who gives a f**k about energy efficiency at that point in time? you mean call tow truck, you will ask them how many miles they can run per litre? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ER-3682 said: This is so call Enviroment Friendly Car.?Is this a Diesel Van.? Vivaro got diesel and electric. I hope they are using the electric one. Run out of juice he can power up himself. Edited June 7, 2022 by Jamesc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 Anyway Until now..as i said before..Electric Cars are for those with Landed Houses or Landed Factories...if Owner have either this..to charge up the Car's Battery..i don't think it will go complete flat...but this cannot be the same staying in HDB. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingenius Turbocharged June 7, 2022 Author Share June 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tianmo said: Maybe they come with a van load of electric eels.. They probably use a diesal power generator, just pour diesal into the tank, crank and voila, there is electricity. Edited June 7, 2022 by Ingenius 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashiGT Internal Moderator June 7, 2022 Share June 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ingenius said: They probably use a diesal power generator, just pour diesal into the tank, crank and voila, there is electricity. Our next pasar malam must have a dedicated EV parking next time. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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