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GAC joins Nio in battery swap tech development

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Max McDee, 08 May 2024

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Chinese auto giants Nio and GAC Group have announced a new partnership centered on battery-swap technology. The deal represents a significant expansion of Nio's battery swap network, opening it to one of China's largest automakers and potentially reshaping the electric vehicle market.

Unlike the traditional model of charging an EV's onboard battery, battery swapping allows drivers to exchange a depleted battery for a fully charged one in a matter of minutes. This provides a faster and often more convenient alternative to waiting at a charging station.

Battery swap race heats up in China with Nio and GAC joining forces

Until now, electric car manufacturers all use proprietary battery designs. This fragmentation creates a barrier for potential customers who may be hesitant to purchase an EV if they're not sure they'll have reliable access to replacement batteries. Nio and GAC aim to establish a common battery design standard through this new partnership. A unified battery system could accelerate the adoption of battery-swapping technology, benefiting both automakers and consumers.

By collaborating, Nio and GAC can jointly develop new battery-swapping vehicles, as well as create shared battery-swap stations serving both brands. They also plan to establish a standardized operational and management system for their battery-swap networks, maximizing efficiency and user-friendliness. This could also include data sharing and cooperation on battery asset management to get the most out of the resources invested. This type of unified approach has the potential to streamline the EV ownership experience and make it significantly more convenient.

Battery swap race heats up in China with Nio and GAC joining forces

GAC Group president Feng Xingya noticed the importance of convenience for EV owners, especially those in urban areas where dedicated parking spots may be scarce. Battery swapping offers a potential solution by dramatically reducing the time commitment compared to conventional charging.

With this latest collaboration, Nio continues as the trailblazer in the battery-swapping space. The company sees its network as offering a cloud-like service to EV owners. To expand its battery-swap ecosystem, Nio has already established partnerships with Changan Automobile, Geely Holding, JAC, and Chery. The addition of GAC further strengthens this already impressive alliance.

In addition to Nio, GAC is actively promoting battery swapping. Its Hyper brand vehicles, like the Hyper GT, support the technology. Seeing how these two major forces collaborate while competing in the fast-paced EV market will be exciting.

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