In Pictures: CATL and BAIC expand battery swap partnership to multiple brands and dealer-network stations

CATL and BAIC are betting that battery swap infrastructure can scale across multiple brands, not just a single model line.

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The partnership aims to connect BAIC models across several brands to CATL's Choco swap network.

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BAIC will open its dealer network to help construct swap stations, expanding beyond traditional charging sites.

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The partners say they want to build China's first mature swap ecosystem serving vehicles at the million level.

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Neither company disclosed a timeline or station targets for the expanded partnership.

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Battery swapping is positioned as an alternative to plug-in charging for high-volume fleet and consumer use.

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CATL's Choco network and BAIC's multi-brand lineup would need broad station coverage to reach million-level service.

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The deal reflects growing interest in swap infrastructure as a complement to conventional EV charging.

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Scaling battery swap to millions of vehicles raises questions about battery standards and end-of-life handling.

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