The number of electric vehicles we can find on road are increasing day by day, which could lead in finding an unoccupied charging station a hassle. Worry not, EV Safe Charge, a start-up company, have solution for that.

Meet ZIGGY, a neat new autonomous robot that will drives to you. You read it right, now you do not have to worry about finding an empty charging spot as ZIGGY, a robotic mobile EV charging platform could serves all parking spaces, not just a few.

Basically a battery bank on wheels which first of its kind, ZIGGY can be summoned remotely using a smartphone app or through a car’s infotainment system. According to EV Safe Charge, ZIGGY offers a flexible and cost-effective charging solution by reducing or eliminating the costs involved in installing stationary infrastructure. The autonomous robot is immediately deployable, easily scalable, and can be implemented anywhere. This also means that existing parking facilities don’t need to be completely overhauled or block some parking spaces just for EV charging station.

ZIGGY is able to find a parking space and reserve it until the EV gets to the location, and once it is done charging the EV, it will return to its docking station and self-charge for another user next. Versatilely, ZIGGY can be recharges via the grid, a solar array, or even energy storage batteries.

ZIGGY is equipped with four cameras; one on each side, a front headlight, a tail light and a safety sensor band in order to get to its users safely. It also comes with an all-wheel steering system, to ensure it can moves up and down ramps, turn on tight space, and maneuver over speed bumps. Not just that, a large screens on both sides of its body with optional touchscreen capabilities which offer advertising opportunities as well as EV charging services.