In Pictures: CATL launches dual-battery system to speed up heavy-duty truck electrification

The dual-battery system pairs a swappable main pack with an independent 77-kWh on-board unit.

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Heavy-duty trucks stand to gain extended range under CATL's new dual-battery architecture.

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The range-extension design aims to ease electrification barriers for long-haul fleets.

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Faster, cheaper battery-swapping stations are central to cutting fleet operating costs.

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Standardized packs under the upgraded Qiji network are designed to streamline swaps.

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CATL says standardized battery packs will simplify deployment across truck fleets.

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The on-board 77-kWh unit works independently of the swappable main battery.

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The announcement targets heavy-duty truck electrification, a segment slower to adopt EVs.

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Battery-swapping infrastructure is expected to play a growing role in commercial transport.

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