How much does a car battery swap cost?

Mind you, it’s a hefty €63,900 (£54,500) to €72,900 (£62,250) to join this exclusive club if you buy the car, or €51,900 (£44,300) outright for the battery-swap model. It’s €169 to €289 (£144-£246) a month for the battery hire depending on its size, with two free battery swaps a month and €10 (£8.54) for each additional swap.

What is a battery swap station?

The battery swap stations, resembling a small car wash, automatically switch out batteries from underneath an EV in just a couple of minutes, while storing and recharging several other batteries inside. Automakers Geely and Changan have signed on to Nio's battery swap technology and will develop EVs and trucks that will offer this feature.

How does Nio EV battery swap work?

Nio opens 30th EV battery swap station in Europe after launching sales on the continent, with over 2200 stations now active globally. The battery swap stations, resembling a small car wash, automatically switch out batteries from underneath an EV in just a couple of minutes, while storing and recharging several other batteries inside.

Why are battery swapping stations better than EV charging stations?

Convenient Station Placement: Battery swapping stations can be located closer together compared to EV charging stations. This makes them more suitable for drivers, especially in densely populated areas. Cost of Batteries: The batteries used in swapping stations can be expensive. This cost may influence the overall expense of using such stations.

What is Geely & Changan's battery swap partnership?

The creation of a partnership with Geely and Changan—both major players in the Chinese car and truck market—is aimed at developing two battery swap standards for private cars and for commercial vehicles. More importantly, Geely and Changan will both develop battery swappable vehicles that will be compatible with battery swap stations.

Where are Nio battery swap stations made?

Five countries in Europe now feature Nio’s battery swap stations, with a factory set up in Hungary to produce the small stations themselves. To build its network of battery swap stations in Europe, Nio has opened a factory in Biatorbágy, Hungary, allowing it to assemble station components locally for use within the EU.