At the recent 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, NIO and Lotus unveiled a strategic cooperation in EV charging and battery swapping technologies. This partnership aims to enhance the infrastructure and service network across China, marking a significant step in the advancement of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
Key Highlights
- Strategic Agreement: NIO and Lotus will collaborate on various fronts including battery standards, charging technology, and vehicle research and development.
- Unified Battery Standard: The companies aim to establish a unified system for battery standards and operational management.
- Charging Network Expansion: Plans include an extensive high-power charging network and improving the interconnectivity of charging platforms.
- R&D and Vehicle Customization: Joint efforts in vehicle design and customization tailored to the needs of battery swapping.
William Li, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NIO, emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating, “Cooperation is always the best option. NIO has always been open to cooperation in charging and swapping technologies as well as infrastructure network deployment. We would like to work together with Lotus to push forward the development of the premium smart electric vehicle market.”
Qingfeng Feng, CEO of Group Lotus, highlighted the benefits of the partnership, “As an important direction supported and encouraged by the state policies, the innovations of battery swap and ‘vehicle-battery’ separation not only protect battery health and safety, but also enable users to continuously enjoy the dividends of battery technology progress.”
NIO’s Current Infrastructure
- Power Swap Stations: 2,404 stations across China with 790 along expressways.
- Charging Stations: 3,776 stations and 21,995 NIO Chargers including 364 NIO Power Charger Stations.
- Open Network: NIO Chargers serve over 80% of non-NIO EVs, demonstrating a commitment to open technology.
Lotus’s Commitment to Electrification
- Flash Charger Network: 72 Lotus Flash Charger stations providing superfast charging using 800V Electric Premium Architecture.
About NIO
Founded in 2014, NIO is a pioneer in the global smart electric vehicle market. With a presence in multiple continents, NIO has developed extensive technologies and holds over 8,700 patents. Its diverse vehicle lineup and comprehensive services, including the NIO app, aim to enhance user experience and foster community among its users.
This collaboration between NIO and Lotus not only accelerates technological innovations but also enriches the global landscape of smart and electric vehicles, promising an improved infrastructure and seamless user experiences in the evolving world of automotive technology.
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