Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Chinese EV startup Nio to install 1,000 battery swap stations

Is this a viable solution or option? Battery swap instead of charging?

"... Nio has been building a network of battery swap stations since 2018, with more than 1,300 in China. Of the 1,000 it plans to install this year, 900 of them will be third-generation models that can exchange up to 408 batteries per day, or up 30%. ..."

"NIO Power Swap
Fully-automatic battery swap in just a short coffee break.
Enabled by over 1,400 patented technologies, NIO Power Swap, the first of its kind, offers an ultimate and exclusive power service experience. It takes only 3 minutes* to swap a fully charged battery. Automatic battery and electric system checks are performed during each swap to keep both the vehicle and battery in the best shape."

Chinese EV startup Nio to install 1,000 battery swap stations - Nikkei Asia Latest facilities can complete exchanges in less than 5 minutes



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