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Battery Boosting in 2024 - A Future Look at Servicing Vehicles

Writer's picture: Luke MusuronchanLuke Musuronchan

Hello all!


With 2024 freshly off to a great start here at Boost Buddy Canada, we wanted to take the time to reflect on past year and share lessons learned and achievements made over 2023. Through blood sweat and tears we finish the year only to explore what's new and different in 2024 and delve into the changing landscape of battery technology and its impact on battery boosting.



Looking Back on the 2023 Season:

Operating out of our 4 major hubs, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, & Toronto, we saw a drastic increase in average customer usage throughout the year. This gives us good signs of brand adoption and overall general approval. The 2023 winter was not short of cold, extreme weather conditions swept the country with temperatures plummeting as low as -55°C. As many Canadians felt the cool tundra weather, the prairie provinces were hit particularly hard. In typical fashion, towing companies were once again faced with overwhelming demand and had posted wait times exceeding 2 days. After a few conversations with customers, it was shared that some companies were turning customers away as it “just wasn’t worth it” for the tow truck to perform a battery boost. Once again much of the public was left stranded unknowingly aware of the mobile battery boosting service, Boost Buddy Canada.

Despite these challenges, our dedicated fleet of drivers persevered, resulting in a 246% increase in our service reach, this doesn’t include our vendor support portion of the business. Our ability to provide fast reliable assistance in such harsh conditions allowed us to help more people continue with their day uninterrupted. It has been a testament to our commitment for reliable and efficient service, even in the most challenging circumstances.



What's New and Different in 2024:

As we move into 2024, Boost Buddy Canada continues to experience increased customer demand, driven by our reputation for convenient and reliable battery boosting services. To meet this growing demand, we have expanded our service coverage to fully include Alberta, including smaller satellite cities like Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Fort McMurray, and Grande Prairie. This expansion reflects our dedication to providing our services to more people across the province.


With Boost Buddy’s unique business model, we are always looking to innovate and enhance our operational efficiency to further improve our service. In order to further help more customers and expand operations, we have introduced a new app that handles background dispatching and driver facilitation. This technological advancement not only streamlines our operations but also gives our drivers more autonomy, resulting in even quicker response times for our customers.

We hope to give our drivers more ownership for the day to day business that is Boost Buddy Canada. From day one we always put our customers and drivers first, this has been the approach since building the company and will continue to be the foundation on how we conduct our operations. Compared to similar rideshare operators, Boost Buddy Canada allocates over 50% of revenue to the contract driving force. We want to retain good drivers and our drivers matter so we look to have quality over quantity. As we expand operations and capture more market share, we want to implement a driver retention program to help those who boost more make more. It will be a commissioned based program so after a certain amount of boost done you will get an increased percentage of commission.

 

The Changing Battery Technology and What It Means for Battery Boosting:



One of the significant developments in 2024 is the continued advancement of battery technology. New research and development companies are finding new mediums everyday for power storage devices. From the typical lithium-ion batteries arrangements seen in EV’s, to carbon graphene batteries, glass and even salt, all of these advancements have not only led to the creation of new electric vehicles but also the portable power boosting equipment. What used to take a full-size pickup truck can now be contained to a rather pocket-sized piece of equipment. Brands like NOCO are creating waves in the portable booster department, with their sleek compact power packed design boosting batteries has never been easier.


Although advancements have been made in portable power, these advancements pose new and unique challenges for vehicle owners and manufacturers. As manufacturers look to protect electrical systems of vehicles, this requires specialized knowledge and equipment for battery boosting. From hidden terminals to inaccessible battery locations, hybrid power systems, to fully electric vehicles, each type poses certain special challenges and Boost Buddy Canada is at the forefront of adapting to these changes.


The rapid progress in battery technology also benefits everyday drivers, as batteries become more reliable and powerful. This means that battery boosting is becoming more accessible and efficient, allowing us to serve our customers better than ever before, but hopefully… you never have to call us!

 



As we look ahead to 2024, Boost Buddy Canada remains committed to providing top-notch battery boosting services to our customers across Alberta and soon all of Canada. With our expanded reach, improved operations, and the evolution of battery technology, we are poised to meet the challenges of the future and continue to be the go-to solution for all battery-related needs. Thank you for choosing Boost Buddy Canada, where we keep you moving forward.

 

Yours Truly,

Lucas Musuronchan

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