Battery swap instead of recharging - a model for success or a transitional technique?
Wouldn't it be better to swap batteries in 5 minutes instead of having to recharge them for 20 to 40 minutes?
Good question and since Nio now wants to establish exactly that in Europe, I talked to the Head of Power at Nio about this topic. In the past there have been attempts by others to do just that. Even Tesla had tried it and even had a working beta program, but couldn't get that to work either.
What makes Nio different and why do I still consider battery swapping to be a transitional technique, similar to the hybrid drive?
Good question and since Nio now wants to establish exactly that in Europe, I talked to the Head of Power at Nio about this topic. In the past there have been attempts by others to do just that. Even Tesla had tried it and even had a working beta program, but couldn't get that to work either.
What makes Nio different and why do I still consider battery swapping to be a transitional technique, similar to the hybrid drive?

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