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Aug 25, 2026
Aiva in talks with CATL to join battery swap network for 2026 ME7 debut
Seres-backed Aiva is exploring connecting its first production model, the ME7, to CATL's battery swap network, potentially reducing infrastructure costs and lowering upfront vehicle prices. The deal specifics remain under discussion, with the ME7 slated to debut by end-2026 and pre-orders starting in early 2027.
Priya Sharma