Singapore Post Limited (SingPost) and MO Batteries Pte Ltd (MO) are pleased to announce the commencement of a trial for electric motorbikes with swappable batteries.
The trial will be conducted with two electric motorbikes serving selected areas in Districts 9 and 10 for three months. During the trial, the vehicles will be assessed for their charging convenience, ease of use, maintainability, and energy efficiency. MO will provide the electric motorbikes and all charging services throughout the trial.
The trial forms part of the regulatory sandbox granted to MO by the Land Transport Authority, Singapore and is an important part of SingPost’s commitment to operate a fully electric delivery fleet by 2026.
“As Singapore’s leading last mile delivery service provider, we are dedicated to doing better for the planet and delivering a greener Singapore for everyone. This is driven by our commitment to have a fully electric fleet by 2026 and lead green efforts in the logistics industry. We are pleased to be collaborating with MO as the first mover on swappable battery electric two-wheelers in Singapore,” said Neo Su Yin, CEO Singapore, SingPost.
Commenting on the commencement of the trials, MO’s Co-Founder, Tom Streitberg, said “We are thrilled to be able to showcase our solution with SingPost. A successful trial with the largest motorbike fleet operator in Singapore will be a strong endorsement of our approach and provide a powerful demonstration of the ease and benefits of going electric.”
About SingPost
For more than 160 years, SingPost has been delivering trusted and reliable services to homes and businesses in Singapore. Today, SingPost is a leading eCommerce logistics player in Asia Pacific, providing innovative mail and logistics solutions in Singapore and around the world with operations in 15 markets, making every delivery count for people and planet.
Building on its trusted communications through domestic and international delivery services, SingPost offers best-in-class eCommerce logistics solutions, from warehousing and fulfilment, last mile delivery and international freight forwarding.
About MO
MO is a Singaporean company delivering innovative tech-driven charging solutions for electric motorbike fleet operators. MO’s solutions are the most cost effective and least resource intensive charging solutions for fleets: solutions that are better for the budget and better for the environment. MO currently operates in Vietnam and Singapore with operations in Malaysia commencing soon.
