Far-A-Day
Far-A-Day offers a pay-per-use rental service for a portable, attachable range extender that adds 90-110 kWh to small-battery electric city cars, enabling occasional long trips without the cost of a large battery. The unit recharges 60 kWh in two minutes and is priced comparably to highway fast charging, with station locations chosen by user votes ahead of a 2027 launch.
- Mobility & Transportation
- Automotive Technology
- Battery Technology
- Energy
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
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Product
Problem
Electric vehicles with large batteries are expensive, and their extra weight and cost are unnecessary for daily commutes. This makes affordable electric cars less versatile for long journeys, forcing buyers to choose between cost and range. The need for occasional long-distance travel without the premium price tag of a large battery remains unsolved for many consumers.
Solution
Faraday offers a pay-per-use battery rental service that provides a portable, attachable range extender for electric city cars. This lightweight unit, installed via a discreet connected hitch, adds 90-110 kWh of energy, enabling long trips while allowing drivers to keep a smaller, more affordable 30-50 kWh battery for everyday use. The service is designed to be as fast and convenient as a quick fuel stop, with a 60 kWh recharge in two minutes, and is priced comparably to highway fast charging, eliminating range anxiety without the long-term cost of a large battery. The entire process—reserve, drive, return—is managed through the Faraday mobile app, and the technology has been tested over 200,000 km with Stellantis and Renault.
Target Audience
Primary customers are owners of small and mid-size electric city cars who need occasional long-range capability, as well as fleet operators of light commercial vehicles. The service targets drivers seeking an affordable, flexible alternative to owning a large-battery electric vehicle.
Features
- Portable, attachable range extender compatible with popular electric city cars (e.g., Zoé, e-208, i3, Leaf) and light utility vehicles (e.g., Master, Jumper, Partner).
- Doubles as a standard tow hitch, providing a 2-in-1 solution for towing trailers.
- Fast 60 kWh recharge in two minutes, comparable to refueling a combustion vehicle.
- Transparent, fixed pricing known before departure, with no waiting or charging stress.
- Lightweight vehicle adaptation with a discreet, connected hitch, installed for free for early ambassadors.
- Technology tested over 200,000 km with Stellantis and Renault, and protected by patents.
- Mobile app manages reservation, usage, and return for a fully transparent user experience.