In the wave of energy transition, mobile energy storage has emerged as a new focal point. The shift toward renewables is reaching more fragmented, flexible, and scenario-specific applications. Era Energy, a technology company, is redefining this energy revolution with its "mobile new energy vehicles."
On November 8, at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), Era Energy launched its Energy Tank series. CTO Li Huangjie emphasized in an interview, "We don’t manufacture vehicles—we empower them. Our goal isn’t just energy storage; it’s about making storage mobile, dynamic, and alive." This represents a full-chain transformation from batteries to intelligence and real-world applications.
Addressing challenges like power shortages, peak demand imbalances, and costly infrastructure, Era Energy integrates "energy storage batteries, power chassis, and smart controls" into a single system. The result is an intelligent, self-driving vehicle that offers on-demand charging and power supply services.
Traditional fixed charging stations often leave users struggling to find available spots or relocate their vehicles. Li highlighted, "We aim for 'charging stations finding cars,' not the other way around." This philosophy underpins their "Worry-Free Hotel" service, now piloted with Ctrip. Users booking accommodations can check mobile charging availability, with multiple hotels already onboard, particularly in high-density EV regions like the Yangtze River Delta.
Beyond hotels and tourist sites, Era Energy’s adaptable solutions serve highway rest areas, residential communities, and even overseas cold-chain logistics. Partnering with Sichuan Shudao Group, the company alleviates holiday traffic congestion by dynamically relocating charging vehicles between highway lanes. Each unit handles 2.5–4 charge-discharge cycles daily, with cloud-based monitoring for real-time data on faults and battery levels.
In logistics, collaborations with SF Express and Jinjiang demonstrate how mobile charging saves time for drivers mid-delivery. "Clients prefer topping up during unloading rather than queuing," Li noted. Era Energy’s vehicles act as "mobile droplets of energy," filling gaps fixed stations can’t reach.
Li stressed that hardware innovation is key. The company self-develops critical components like high-voltage distribution units (PDU), battery management systems (BMS), liquid-cooled HVDC controllers, and fast-charge modules. Their flagship 120kW liquid-cooled HVDC module, using third-gen SiC power devices, achieves 99% efficiency even in harsh conditions. Semi-solid-state battery tech ensures 8,000+ cycles with high-temperature stability—prioritizing longevity over speed.
While current models rely on remote control and limited autonomy, Era Energy is advancing toward L4 unmanned operations via a "cloud-edge-device协同 system" and SLAM algorithms. Li shared that closed-campus tests combining vision and laser SLAM are complete, with plans to integrate LiDAR and traffic-light recognition for semi-open roads.
Founded less than three years ago, Era Energy has deployed nearly 400 units globally. Li projects 2023 sales of 80–100 million yuan, nearing breakeven. The company recently shifted to in-house production at an 8,000-sqm facility in Jiaxing. "We’re not burning cash on concepts—every kilowatt-hour generates returns," he added, advocating lightweight, mobile, and high-frequency services over heavy infrastructure like battery-swap stations.
Era Energy exemplifies the shift from large-scale infrastructure to agile, intelligent solutions, driving Sichuan’s highway charging network toward mobility and smart upgrades.