Bolt’s charging docks
Bolt is on a mission to make cities for people, not cars. Our industry-exclusive charging docks are helping cities move toward safer, more orderly, and more sustainable urban transport systems.
What are charging docks, and how to use them?
Bolt’s charging docks are a sustainable charging and sharing infrastructure for micromobility vehicles.
They provide a safe and convenient place to park and charge scooters.
At the end of their ride, the user simply pushes the two-wheeler into the charging socket, automatically ending their ride and starting the charging process.
What are charging docks, and how to use them?
Bolt’s charging docks are a sustainable charging and sharing infrastructure for micromobility vehicles.
They provide a safe and convenient place to park and charge scooters.
At the end of their ride, the user simply pushes the two-wheeler into the charging socket, automatically ending their ride and starting the charging process.
One charging dock can hold up to ten vehicles: scooters and e-bikes.
They keep the scooters charged and ready for the next user.
They're modular, easy to install, and developed in-house at Bolt.
And they’re not only for Bolt vehicles — the docks are fully compatible with other brands too!
One charging dock can hold up to ten vehicles: scooters and e-bikes.
They keep the scooters charged and ready for the next user.
They're modular, easy to install, and developed in-house at Bolt.
And they’re not only for Bolt vehicles — the docks are fully compatible with other brands too!
Organising parking while making cities cleaner and safer
Fixing poor parking
Studies ↗ have revealed that implementing visible reminders, such as charging docks, can have a positive impact on parking behaviour.
We monitor usage data and install charging docks in high-demand areas where users would otherwise randomly leave scooters and e-bikes.
These areas include city centres, train stations, supermarkets, mobility hubs, hotels, business areas, and universities.
Improving safety for all
Poorly parked scooters represent a safety risk for everyone, and in particular, people with disabilities.
Charging docks are one of the solutions for protecting vulnerable groups from improperly parked scooters.
We can complement the docks with special tiles to ensure accessibility for the visually impaired.
Reducing environmental footprint
Charging docks allow us to save the energy we use to transport batteries, thus lowering CO2 ↗ emissions and reducing our carbon footprint.
By providing dedicated micromobility parking spaces, we encourage more people to use greener transport options, leading to fewer cars on the road and a reduction in CO2 emissions.
Let’s talk numbers — case studies
So far, we’ve installed Bolt’s charging docks in five European cities: Tallinn (Estonia), Trakai, Vilnius (Lithuania), Riga (Latvia), and Setubal (Portugal). And here’s what we’ve learned:
Better parking habits
In our 2023 survey, 60% of Bolt scooter users said charging docks had positively affected their parking behaviour.
Almost 80% said charging docks contribute to more organised scooter parking.
76% of those polled would be happy to see more charging docks deployed.
Better parking habits
In our 2023 survey, 60% of Bolt scooter users said charging docks had positively affected their parking behaviour.
Almost 80% said charging docks contribute to more organised scooter parking.
76% of those polled would be happy to see more charging docks deployed.
Sustainable operations
By charging 10% of the scooter fleet at the charging docks, we reduced manual swap operations by 10%.
Data from Tallinn shows that with 30 docks, we saved over 400 kg of CO2 per month.
The docks can contribute to reduced congestion in the areas where they are installed.
Sustainable operations
By charging 10% of the scooter fleet at the charging docks, we reduced manual swap operations by 10%.
Data from Tallinn shows that with 30 docks, we saved over 400 kg of CO2 per month.
The docks can contribute to reduced congestion in the areas where they are installed.
Optimised charging processes
By using off-peak electricity (Fusebox ↗ solution), we can save a further 9,600 tonnes of CO2 over the next five years.
With economic efficiency and sustainability in mind, we can also choose not to charge the vehicles during times when electricity costs are high, but use them solely for proper parking.
Optimised charging processes
By using off-peak electricity (Fusebox ↗ solution), we can save a further 9,600 tonnes of CO2 over the next five years.
With economic efficiency and sustainability in mind, we can also choose not to charge the vehicles during times when electricity costs are high, but use them solely for proper parking.
Complementing public transport
By installing charging docks near public transport stops, we boost multimodal trips and increase public transport usage.
In Setubal, 25,000 scooter journeys were started and completed at a Bolt’s charging dock between June and October 2022.
Complementing public transport
By installing charging docks near public transport stops, we boost multimodal trips and increase public transport usage.
In Setubal, 25,000 scooter journeys were started and completed at a Bolt’s charging dock between June and October 2022.
Easy and efficient installation
All it takes is 10–20 m2 of flat surface with power availability. We ensure that the dock is installed appropriately to meet your specific requirements and also provide comprehensive training.
An open invitation to city representatives
We invite all city representatives to visit Tallinn or any other city where Bolt’s charging docks are installed to see how they work in practice.
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