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Leon Poultney

Think EV battery swap tech is a gimmick? Chinese EV company Nio says it swapped a million batteries in a week

Nio Power Swap Station.
  • Nio says it has performed more than 100 million battery swaps since 2018
  • The technology is hailed for its ease and speed
  • Slower on-site charging also reduces the strain on the grid

The history of EV battery swap technology is as long and as complicated as the electric vehicle itself, with numerous manufacturers attempting to create networks that would allow owners to drive in and have a fresh battery inserted in minutes.

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