For a substantial period, NIO has been a lone warrior in the realm of battery swapping. However, it recently welcomed a significant ally. In mid-March, NIO and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) inked an agreement in Ningde, aiming to jointly accelerate the development of passenger vehicle battery swapping networks. As part of this partnership, CATL intends to invest up to 2.5 billion yuan in NIO Power. Some reports suggest that the collaboration between the two entities may extend beyond mere strategic investment, with CATL reportedly in talks to acquire a controlling stake in NIO Power.
