Faisalabad has introduced one of the leading public-sector electric bike battery swapping stations, a pilot project aimed at promoting cleaner and more sustainable transport in the city. The facility was inaugurated by Commissioner Faisalabad Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh, and allows registered users to exchange a depleted e-bike battery for a fully charged one instead of waiting for the battery to recharge.
The pilot phase includes two battery swapping cabinets, 24 charging slots, and five electric bikes for riders, according to the commissioner. He said the district administration plans to install 50 battery swapping cabinets across Faisalabad by December 2026, indicating the current facility is intended as the starting point for a broader network rather than a standalone installation.
The commissioner said the initiative is intended to encourage the use of electric vehicles, reduce air pollution, and offer residents an alternative mode of transport. Under the system, users can access electric bikes, batteries, and the swapping network through a subscription model, with digital payment options integrated into the service.
Registration for the system requires downloading the E-Swap mobile application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, submitting personal information, and completing a verification process. Subscription payments can be made through digital platforms, including online money transfer and banking applications. The initiative adds to Faisalabad’s broader push toward digital and electric transport infrastructure, following the district administration’s recent launch of the Faisalabad Public Transport App for real time vehicle tracking across the city’s public transit network.
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