NIO and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) have officially signed a strategic partnership in Ningde, Fujian, to drive the development of battery-swapping technology and expand infrastructure for new energy vehicles.
The collaboration focuses on unifying technical standards, advancing capital and business integration, and enhancing charging and swapping solutions for electric vehicle users.
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As part of this partnership, CATL is investing up to RMB 2.5 billion in NIO Power, reinforcing their shared vision of a more efficient battery-swapping ecosystem.
The agreement, signed by executives from both companies, aims to create the world’s most advanced swapping network, integrating CATL’s Choco-Swap technology with NIO’s extensive Power Swap infrastructure. Future NIO and firefly models will adopt unified battery standards, ensuring greater compatibility across brands and models.
Both companies will also work on establishing national standards for battery swapping in China, covering battery R&D, asset management, material recycling, and safety improvements.
NIO’s existing network, with over 3,172 Power Swap Stations, already connects major cities and highways across China. The brand plans to expand coverage to over 2,300 county-level divisions by the end of 2025.
NIO, a global leader in premium smart EVs, continues to push the boundaries of sustainable mobility with its expanding lineup of vehicles, R&D capabilities, and international presence.
This partnership with CATL marks a significant step toward making battery-swapping technology a mainstream solution for electric mobility worldwide.
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