CATL and Octopus Energy to form joint venture to build Europe’s heavy-duty truck battery-swapping network CATL announced that it will establish a joint venture with UK energy company Octopus Energy to jointly develop a battery-swapping network for heavy-duty trucks across Europe. CATL will introduce its Qiji battery-swapping technology to Europe to improve the energy replenishment efficiency of heavy-duty trucks. According to the plan, the two ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/30

JAC Group launches four battery-swapping commercial vehicles JAC Group announced on June 24 that it held a launch event in Guangzhou for its new energy battery-swapping vehicle lineup, unveiling four models: the JAC New Energy EV5 81-kWh Battery-Swapping Edition, the Kaida EX6 81-kWh Battery-Swapping Edition, the Van Baolu 56-kWh Battery-Swapping Edition, and the Kunpeng ET9 81-kWh Battery-Swapping Edition. Built on battery-swapping technology an...

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Current status of EV charging infrastructure in China (May 2026) On June 24, the China Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Promotion Alliance (EVCIPA) announced the May 2026 operational status of domestic EV charging and battery swapping facilities. The data was based on reports from more than 2,000 EVCIPA members. Overall operational status of domestic charging facilities: As of May 2026, domestic EV charging facilities totaled 22.497 milli...

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Quanzhou Transportation Development Group and CATL sign strategic cooperation agreement CATL announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Quanzhou Transportation Development Group. The two parties will cooperate in areas including automotive aftermarket services, the joint development of a region-wide charging and battery-swapping network, battery recycling and reuse, as well as the low-altitude economy. According...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/24

are well-regarded for their strong market reputation and reliable quality. For these selected models, it will implement supportive policies, including reductions or exemptions for vehicle purchase tax and vehicle & vessel tax, as well as measures to address shortcomings in county-level charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, with the aim of further boosting NEV consumption in rural areas. The Notice proposes further advancement of the vehic...

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V-Green, EVNHANOI to deploy up to 10,000 e-motorbike battery-swapping cabinets in Hanoi, Vietnam Announced on June 19, 2026, V-Green Global Charging Station Development JSC and Hanoi City Power Corporation (EVNHANOI) have reached an agreement to deploy electric-vehicle charging and battery-swapping infrastructure across Hanoi, Vietnam. Under the partnership, V-Green plans to install 7,000–10,000 VinFast electric motorbike battery-swapping cabin...

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ion rate exceeding 80% for fixed-route short-haul transport in regions such as the Beijing - Tianjin - Hebei area and the Fenwei Plain; the construction of 30,000 km of zero-carbon highway transport corridors; support for and guidance on the development of around 3,000 heavy-duty truck charging and battery-swapping stations; and an 18% share of freight volume carried by new-energy heavy-duty trucks on expressways. From a Ministry of Transport pre...

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Olectra, India, developing platform capable of battery swapping and megawatt charging In an investor update, Olectra Greentech announced that it is developing commercial vehicles that can support both battery swapping and megawatt charging technologies. The company will develop these technologies and evaluate them in the market. The decision on which technologies will be launched commercially will be guided by market conditions, business viabilit...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/15

CP Foton launches eView Connect new energy van in Thailand Announced on June 12, 2026, CP Foton officially launched the eView Connect new energy van in Thailand. The vehicle is built on a dedicated all-electric platform and equipped with CATL's 3rd-generation liquid-cooled batteries. It offers two battery capacity options, 50.23 kWh and 66.67 kWh, and supports both AC and DC charging. The company also plans to explore a battery-swapping version t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/15

in hand. Its electric truck platform, board-approved and developed with proprietary IPR, is targeted for launch in Q4 FY 2027, with a 100-unit pilot already completed with a technology partner and learnings being incorporated into the production design. Both platforms support megawatt charging and battery swapping. They are built on a modular architecture that is agnostic to battery chemistry, allowing powertrain and battery pack changes through...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

CBAK, China presents cylindrical LFP battery solutions at Autoexpo Kenya 2026 On June 5, CBAK Energy Technology, Inc. announced its participation in the 27th Autoexpo Kenya 2026. CBAK presented its cylindrical cell portfolio for Africa’s growing electric two-wheeler and three-wheelers, battery-swapping, and light electric mobility markets.  Building on the discussions and market insights gained at Autoexpo Kenya 2026, CBAK Energy will continue...

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CATL opens second Choco-SEB battery swapping station in Lhasa Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that its second Choco-SEB (Swapping Electric Block) battery swapping station in Lhasa has officially commenced operations, marking the transition of Lhasa's battery swapping network from single-point verification to a dual-station coordinated network. According to the data disclosed, since the operation of the first Lhasa stati...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

BAIC Group launches all-new BEIJING EU8 sedan for commercial services On May 27, BAIC Group announced the official launch of the BEIJING EU8, an all-new battery electric sedan designed for commercial services. The vehicle is available in battery charging and battery swapping versions, with each version offering a mobility variant (for ride-hailing service) and a taxi variant (for taxi operation). Prices range from CNY 150,900 to CNY 161,900. The...

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s long-term strategy. From FY2027, HVN aims for all newly manufactured internal combustion engine motorcycles for the Vietnamese market to meet Euro 4 emission standards. The company will also continue expanding its motorcycle lineup, including electric models, while further developing charging and battery-swapping infrastructure. In the automotive business, HVN will continue focusing on hybrid vehicles in line with growing market demand. In FY20...

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nt the standard systems in multiple key fields, including intelligent connected vehicles, automotive chips, New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and low-carbon development of the automotive industry. Prioritize research on the standard systems for automotive quality and reliability as well as NEV solid-state batteries. Update and improve the sub-standard systems for data governance, data application and automotive artificial intelligence. Conduct research ...

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NIO launches all-new ES9 flagship electric SUV On May 27, NIO launched the all-new ES9 flagship battery electric SUV. The model is available in three versions (each offering two six-seat layouts: center-console or aisle configurations), totaling six variants. Prices range from CNY 498,000 to CNY 628,000 with battery included, or from CNY 390,000 to CNY 520,000 under the Battery as a Service (BaaS) scheme. The ES9 measures 5,365mm long, 2,029mm wi...

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footprint, fast-track 'Vehicle-Road-Cloud Integration' pilot programs, and anchor Shenzhen's position as a new-generation, world-class automotive hub. Key initiatives include breakthroughs in advanced intelligent driving systems, automotive-grade chips, in-vehicle operating systems, and solid-state battery technologies; advancing projects such as the Pingshan Automotive Suspension and Brake System R&D Center; and actively promoting heavy-duty tru...

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CATL and DST launch standardized light-duty truck battery swapping ecosystem Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that its subsidiary Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES), together with logistics operation service provider DST, has jointly launched a standardized light-duty truck battery swapping ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The first batch of 31 battery swapping stations...

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nd low-carbon operations and maintenance. CATL will provide integrated source-grid-load-storage solutions and direct green electricity supply solutions, while promoting the electrification of locomotives, heavy-duty trucks, vessels, and other equipment, supported by the construction of charging and battery swapping stations. Regarding projects already implemented, CATL's Qiji battery swapping stations have been deployed in the cities where Hunan ...

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V-Green signs agreement with VNPT to expand e-mobility infrastructure network across Vietnam Announced on May 26, 2026, V-Green and Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) signed an agreement to deploy e-mobility infrastructure across VNPT’s nationwide network of transaction points and facilities. Under the plan, around 6,000 battery swapping cabinets and 100 EV charging stations will be installed at approximately 2,500 VNPT locations...

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