Nio announced the signing of an additional agreement with GAC Group on cooperation in the field of battery charging and replacement. The brands intend to jointly develop electric vehicles with the possibility of replacing batteries.
Another area of cooperation is the introduction of a new unified standard for battery units for electric vehicles. The partners will also jointly develop battery replacement stations compatible with electric vehicles of both brands. In the future – the creation of a large standardized and unified network.
In the ten years since its founding, Nio has managed to become a world leader in the field of battery replacement for electric vehicles. As of October 2023, the company has performed more than 30 million battery replacements worldwide. This proved the viability of the technology, which is considered as an alternative to conventional charging.
Nio has begun enlisting the help of some of its competitors to introduce new battery standards for electric vehicles in China. At the end of April, during the Beijing Motor Show, the company announced a new strategic cooperation with Lotus Technology. The joint plan includes charging and replacement technologies, battery management and operation. The partners will also develop the service network, research, development and customization of vehicles. But the main thing is the introduction of a single system of standards.
For this, Nio has already secured the support of a number of OEM manufacturers. In addition to the already mentioned GAC Group and Lotus Technology, this list includes Changan Automobile, Geely Holding Group, Chery Automobile and JAC Group.