The first batch of NIO Power Swap Station 4.0 has gone live, marking a significant advancement in automated battery swapping technology. This fourth-generation station supports battery swaps for multiple brands and different vehicle models, providing a more convenient experience than traditional gas refueling. NIO, ONVO, and other strategic partners can now access these new stations for an enhanced battery swapping experience.
NIO’s Power Swap Station 4.0 features six ultrawide-FOV LiDARs and four Orin X chips, delivering a total computing power of 1,016 TOPS. Users can initiate an automatic battery swap with a single tap on the center display or even remotely.
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The new station is 22% faster than the previous generation, completing a swap in just 144 seconds. With an enlarged compartment that can hold 23 batteries, each station can perform up to 480 swaps per day, significantly boosting both speed and capacity. Alongside the new swap station, NIO also launched a 640kW Liquid-Cooled Power Charger, capable of delivering a maximum current of 765A and a voltage of 1,000V.
The liquid-cooled charging cable, weighing only 2.4kg, is as light as a laptop and easy to operate with one hand.
The first new stations were installed in Guangzhou’s Liwan District and the Luoji Service Area on the G40 Shanghai-Shaanxi Expressway. The Guangzhou station is the city’s 108th, while the station in Lu’an, Anhui Province, is the first jointly established by NIO and Zhongan Energy following their strategic partnership agreement on March 22.
Moving forward, NIO and Zhongan Energy plan to deploy more all-in-one stations in Anhui Province, which will also be capable of solar power generation and energy storage, with a network expansion to the Yangtze River Delta and beyond.
Since its establishment, NIO has been committed to advancing charging and swapping technologies and infrastructure development. As of June 13, NIO has installed 2,432 Power Swap Stations and 22,633 chargers across China, including 804 swap stations and 1,650 superchargers on highways. NIO now boasts the largest battery swapping and charging network in China and is dedicated to providing users with a seamless recharging experience that surpasses traditional refueling.
NIO is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in 2014, focused on creating a joyful lifestyle through high-performance smart electric vehicles and exceptional user experiences.
NIO has developed NIO Full Stack, encompassing 12 technology domains, including chips, smart hardware, battery systems, electric drive and high-voltage systems, vehicle engineering, vehicle operating systems, vehicle connectivity, intelligent driving, smart cabins, smart power, smart manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and global digital operations. This has enabled industry-leading products such as the SkyRide Chassis System, NX6031 LiDAR control chip, and NX9031 5nm AD chip. As of March 31, 2024, NIO had filed and obtained over 8,700 patents worldwide.
NIO’s R&D centers and manufacturing facilities are located in major cities globally, including Shanghai, Hefei, Beijing, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, San Jose, Munich, Oxford, Berlin, Budapest, and Singapore. Their sales and service networks span over 300 cities in China and several countries in Europe.
Currently, NIO’s lineup includes eight smart electric models: the flagship SUV ES8, flagship coupe SUV EC7, mid-large SUV ES7, flagship sedan ET7, all-round SUV ES6, coupe SUV EC6, mid-size sedan ET5, and mid-size tourer ET5 Touring. In December 2023, NIO unveiled the executive flagship ET9, with deliveries expected to start in 2025. By April 30, 2024, NIO had delivered 495,267 vehicles, leading the premium battery electric vehicle segment priced above RMB 300,000.
In addition to cutting-edge vehicle technologies, NIO offers innovative service models such as NIO Power, NIO Service, Battery as a Service (BaaS), flexible battery upgrade plans, and NIO Certified, the company’s pre-owned vehicle program. NIO owns and operates the most charging piles and Power Swap Stations in China.
By the end of April, NIO had installed 2,454 Power Swap Stations and 22,138 chargers and connected with over 1.5 million non-NIO chargers worldwide. Their battery swap network spans 13 trunk expressways and 11 city clusters in China. NIO has also partnered with Changan Automobile, Geely Holding, JAC Group, and Chery Automobile to promote the battery swap network and industry standards.
NIO uses a direct-sales model, offering comprehensive services through the NIO app. With a blend of online and offline touchpoints, including NIO House and NIO Space, as well as NIO Radio and the lifestyle brand NIO Life, NIO has created a vibrant community where users can share experiences and grow together.
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