MOBIRE: Powering the Future of Circularity with NOWOS and EIT Urban Mobility

MOBIRE: Powering the Future of Circularity with NOWOS and EIT Urban Mobility

Since our foundation in 2018, we have held a clear vision: pollution-free cities designed for people, not cars. We set out to build micromobility services that are reliable and enjoyable for our riders, while also safe and sustainable for our communities. But sustainability doesn’t stop at the exhaust pipe—it lives in the heart of our vehicles: the battery.

We are excited to share our central role in MOBIRE, a landmark project running from January to December 2025. In partnership with battery repair experts NOWOS and with the vital financial support and guidance of EIT Urban Mobility, our shared mission is to create a scalable and transparent system for battery lifecycle management that will set a new industry standard. EIT Urban Mobility is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union.

Why MOBIRE Matters for Dott

As an operator with a fleet of tens of thousands of vehicles, managing battery health is our biggest opportunity to reduce waste and operational costs. MOBIRE focuses on three key pillars that directly enhance our service:

• • Advanced Repair Protocols: By leveraging NOWOS’s repair expertise, together we are improving results with advanced protocols and industrializing the maintenance of our most common models, including the Okai ES400 and Ninebot A200. By tackling issues like cell unbalancing and deep discharge, we make repairs faster and safer, keeping our fleet on the streets longer.
  • The Integrated Battery Passport: Knowledge is power. We are implementing a digital battery passport powered by NOWOS’s diagnostic data, allowing us to track the entire lifecycle and repair history of every battery. This gives us the critical data needed for elite fleet management and ensures we meet upcoming EU regulations.
  • Battery Repairs: Thanks to this Mobire project, working hand in hand with Nowos team, we will be able to repair 80% of batteries, meaning 6,000 batteries in 2026

A Partnership Built on a Shared Vision

What does this mean for our riders and cities? MOBIRE isn’t just a technical pilot; it’s a blueprint for the circular economy. By extending the life of our batteries, we reduce the carbon footprint of every ride.

MOBIRE enables NOWOS to live-test its scalable repair model within Dott’s fleet, turning ambitious sustainability goals into a practical reality for the entire industry.

• • The Role of NOWOS: As the Partner Lead in MOBIRE and a battery lifecycle expert, NOWOS lays the ground for technical advancements in the circular economy. With Dott as a strategic pilot partner, these processes serve as a blueprint for the entire industry.
  • The Role of EIT Urban Mobility: This project serves as a live demonstration of European leadership in green tech. EIT Urban Mobility provides the vital financial support and guidance to turn these innovations into industry-wide solutions.

A Deeper Dive: The Battery Passport and New EU Rules

The timing of MOBIRE is critical. The new EU Battery Regulation mandates that all batteries in Europe must be repairable with a sustainable lifecycle, from ethical sourcing to final recycling.

A central part of this is the Battery Passport—a digital record accessible via QR code. It tracks a battery’s origin, state of health, and repair history. This transparency is a game-changer for safety and second-life applications. With the Battery Passport becoming mandatory for light transport batteries from February 2027, Dott is staying ahead of the curve, ensuring our fleet is compliant and future-proof today.

Our 2025 Roadmap

By the conclusion of this project, we will have delivered:

1. 1. The commissioning of a new Repair Hub in Poland, optimized for the Dott fleet.
   2. A market-ready Battery Passport system to ensure total transparency.
   3. A proven, scalable solution (TRL 9) ready for adoption across the micromobility industry.
   4. A public report to share our findings and help the entire community move toward a greener future.