As Gogoro’s milestone of over a million swappable electric vehicle batteries in use demonstrates, its ecosystem has become the industry standard for interchangeable batteries in e-motorcycles and scooters, revolutionizing urban mobility. The corporation is expanding its GoStation community by introducing over a dozen new locations that are entirely powered by renewable energy sources.
Across Taiwan, where Gogoro is headquartered, there are more than 2,000 brilliant but inexperienced GoStations, with even greater expansion unfolding in various Asian countries.
Recently installed replacements feature 15 brand-new GoStations, fueled entirely by clean energy sources. As a significant plus, the electric scooters using these stations generate zero emissions during operation; additionally, the electricity powering them at the production stage also emits no pollutants.
TSMC and Gogoro jointly announced an expansion of Gogoro’s GoShare e-scooter service, set to debut in TSMC’s Hsinchu headquarters city, where it will also upgrade and enhance the existing Gogoro community infrastructure.
TSMC and Gogoro are spearheading efforts to shape Taiwan’s future by fostering innovative initiatives that empower residents to reap the benefits of eco-friendly, two-wheeled transportation across the entire island. Horace Luke, founder and CEO of Gogoro, praised TSMC’s commitment to driving the energy transition forward, saying, “I commend their efforts in fostering innovative thinking around clean energy usage.” “As leaders in the Taiwanese business community, we urge all companies and citizens to adopt a sustainable mindset and make informed choices regarding their energy consumption.” Together, we will generate a positive impact on Taiwan and ensure a brighter future for generations to come.
“TSMC is committed to addressing the challenges posed by local climate change through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, with a shared goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050,” declared Lora Ho, Senior Vice President and Chairperson of TSMC’s ESG Committee. “We are delighted to partner once again with Gogoro to leverage our green expertise in Taichung and Hsinchu, promoting sustainable energy adoption across Taiwan through GoShare shared vehicles and green battery swapping stations.” We aim to empower the general public to grasp the concept of zero-carbon transportation for their daily commutes and journeys, working together towards collective, innovative changes.
The scooters used within the GoShare sharing community are Gogoro’s personal e-scooters, with the company also opening its platform to allow other motorcycle and scooter manufacturers to develop consumer models that utilize Gogoro’s battery technology. Around a dozen non-Gogoro electrical scooter models currently utilize standard battery packs found at thousands of existing battery swap stations. Taipei’s battery packs exhibit a range of stationary applications, including powering intelligent parking meters in the city and serving as backup power sources for intersection traffic lights.
The GoStation network boasts an impressive capability to facilitate nearly half a million battery swaps daily, with a remarkable milestone of over 500 million swaps achieved since its inception nearly a decade ago.
The corporation has made a remarkable finding, discovering that the batteries are expected to last for more than a decade before being repurposed for secondary uses, such as stationary energy storage. As a consequence of packs occasionally being replaced prematurely, they are recharged to optimal levels at every GoStation using the most eco-friendly charging protocol available for each pack, resulting in lifespans exceeding initial expectations.
Fifteen newly launched GoStations, powered entirely by crystal-clear energy, mark the first wave of a forthcoming surge, hinting that numerous others will follow swiftly.
Preliminary stations are being established in Taipei and several other major cities across Taiwan. Although the electric scooter-sharing system extends island-wide, riders could theoretically travel the approximately 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) circular route around Taiwan by switching batteries at designated stations along the way.
