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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Woman in casual dress standing beside an electric vehicle plugged into a street charging station.

Nio's battery-swapping model offers drivers a refueling alternative as the company surpasses 130 million lifetime swaps.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Close-up of an electric car's charging port connected to a station cable.

Nio completed its latest 10 million swaps in just 88 days, averaging roughly 110,000 per day.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Electric vehicle parking sign painted on asphalt at a charging station.

The rapid swap pace reflects growing driver adoption as Nio's network expands beyond 4,200 stations.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Woman plugging an electric car into a home charging station.

Nio founder William Li said the milestone underscores the company's continued bet on swapping over conventional charging.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Electric car connected to a charging station on a city street.

Battery swapping lets Nio drivers exchange depleted packs for fresh ones in minutes rather than waiting to recharge.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Wall-mounted EV home charger installed on a brick wall.

As Nio's station count grows, the company says its network now supports more than 110,000 swaps every day.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Close-up of an electric car charging with its charging flap open.

Nio's expansion comes as automakers worldwide race to ease charging anxiety for EV owners.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Blue electric car charging at a station surrounded by flowers on a sunny day.

The company's swapping network has now logged more than 130 million exchanges since launch.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

Pink portable power bank with NFC feature under artistic lighting.

Nio's battery-swap strategy represents a distinct alternative to the fast-charging approach favored by many rivals.

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In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

In Pictures: Nio completes 10 million EV battery swaps in 88 days, lifetime total tops 130 million

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