The idea and the system of battery exchange stations, also known as swap stations, is a very good one.
The batteries can be charged slowly and gently and the customer is sometimes able to vary the battery size according to requirements.
The only problem is that vehicle manufacturers are still unable/unwilling to agree on a standard.
When this happens, the swap stations will be the replacement for today's filling station.
In Germany, this type of battery charging can be admired at NIO stations. Unfortunately, NIO has almost no market share in Germany despite its great vehicles.
The batteries can be charged slowly and gently and the customer is sometimes able to vary the battery size according to requirements.
The only problem is that vehicle manufacturers are still unable/unwilling to agree on a standard.
When this happens, the swap stations will be the replacement for today's filling station.
In Germany, this type of battery charging can be admired at NIO stations. Unfortunately, NIO has almost no market share in Germany despite its great vehicles.
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@TradingHase Wait two or three years and see what CATL has come up with 😉
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@SAUgut777 I'm sure they will, but the vehicle manufacturers are like defiant children, they just can't get on the same page. 🙈
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@TradingHase there are already quite a few today and there will be more tomorrow.
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@SAUgut777 Which manufacturers already have the same battery architecture so that they can use shared stations?
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@TradingHase e.g. all those who can use these stations in China...read across and see which stove plates use CATL batteries.
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@SAUgut777 Yes, there are already a few who are planning to work together.
I find NIO in particular interesting that they want to abandon or convert their existing systems.
NIO: The Chinese manufacturer NIO is a pioneer in exchange technology and has agreed a cooperation with CATL for its future models.
Changan, GAC, BAIC, Wuling and FAW: These Chinese manufacturers have already introduced models with swappable battery technology and are working together with CATL.
SAIC Maxus: Also mentioned in connection with interchangeable battery technology.
Hongqi: This manufacturer is planning to offer a model with an exchangeable battery.
GAC Aion S: This model is also intended for interchangeable battery technology.
I find NIO in particular interesting that they want to abandon or convert their existing systems.
NIO: The Chinese manufacturer NIO is a pioneer in exchange technology and has agreed a cooperation with CATL for its future models.
Changan, GAC, BAIC, Wuling and FAW: These Chinese manufacturers have already introduced models with swappable battery technology and are working together with CATL.
SAIC Maxus: Also mentioned in connection with interchangeable battery technology.
Hongqi: This manufacturer is planning to offer a model with an exchangeable battery.
GAC Aion S: This model is also intended for interchangeable battery technology.
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