Challenges
Effibike and its delivery partner needed a more efficient energy replenishment system to support a network of more than 500 electric delivery vehicles in Canada. In high-frequency delivery operations, conventional charging can leave vehicles stationary for long periods, reducing vehicle availability and limiting the number of orders riders can complete during a working day.
Canada's cold climate added another operational challenge. Low temperatures can affect battery charging performance and available capacity, requiring both the batteries and charging infrastructure to be configured for reliable winter operation. The project therefore needed more than faster charging—it required a battery swapping network designed around local vehicles, delivery routes and operating conditions.
Solutions
TYCORUN worked with Effibike to configure a complete battery swapping solution covering swap cabinets, batteries, cloud management, route-based deployment and localized operation support.
30 battery swap cabinets for cold-weather operation
The project deployed 30 12-slot intelligent battery swap cabinets, providing 360 battery swap slots across the network. Heating modules were integrated into the cabinets to help maintain suitable charging conditions during Canada's low winter temperatures and support more stable daily operation.
720 swappable batteries for different delivery applications
Two battery specifications were configured around different vehicle and operating requirements: 360 64V 45Ah batteries and 360 76.8V 40Ah batteries. The 64V 45Ah configuration supports lighter urban delivery applications, while the 76.8V 40Ah configuration is used for vehicles requiring greater range or carrying capacity.
Deployment along frequently used delivery routes
Rather than placing swap cabinets independently of vehicle operations, TYCORUN worked with Effibike to plan deployment around vehicle density, rider behavior and frequently used delivery routes. This helped make charged batteries more accessible where riders needed them during daily operations.
Cloud management customized for delivery operations
The management platform was configured around the operational requirements of Effibike and its delivery partner. The system provides visibility into vehicle locations, battery status and charged-battery availability, while battery fault alerts help the local team identify abnormal conditions and respond more efficiently.
English and French system localization
To support local operation in Canada, the management system was customized for both English and French use. TYCORUN also provided operational training, technical guidance and after-sales support to help Effibike establish its own local service and basic maintenance capabilities.
Deployment Process
Before large-scale operation, TYCORUN evaluated local user behavior, vehicle density, delivery requirements and environmental conditions. The solution then moved through system configuration, sample testing, installation and platform integration. From solution design to sample deployment, the initial project stage was completed within 26 days.
Results
The completed network gave Effibike and its delivery partner a more continuous energy replenishment model for high-frequency delivery operations, while also providing a localized system for managing batteries, swap cabinets and daily operations.
1,250+ daily battery swaps: the deployed network supports more than 1,250 battery swaps per day, reflecting the frequent energy replenishment requirements of commercial delivery vehicles.
Higher vehicle availability: replacing long charging stops with battery swapping allowed riders to keep vehicles in operation for more of the working day. According to project operating data, riders were able to complete approximately 10–12 additional orders per day.
Lower energy replenishment costs: compared with the previous charging model, overall energy replenishment operating costs were reduced by approximately 42%.
Higher operating revenue: with less time lost to charging and greater vehicle availability, operating revenue per vehicle increased by more than 20%.
Faster investment recovery: based on the project's operating performance, the battery swapping system reached an estimated payback period of less than eight months.
Local operating capability: through English/French system localization, training and ongoing technical support, Effibike established a local team capable of supporting the daily operation and basic maintenance of the battery swapping network.
