- NIO battery swapping stations expand through major nationwide partnership.
- Infrastructure rollout accelerates China's electric vehicle charging ecosystem.
NIO Inc. announced on June 26 that NIO Power and Zhong'an Energy (Anhui) Co., Ltd officially signed an agreement on June 25 to jointly develop 500 battery swapping stations. The agreement expands the collaboration established after the signing and handover of the first batch of 50 battery swapping stations in December 2025. It also marks a significant milestone in extending NIO Power's "technology operation + asset holding" cooperation model from a regional pilot initiative to nationwide deployment across China.
Under the new agreement, the two companies will jointly build 500 battery swapping stations across China within one year. In addition to expanding the infrastructure network, both organizations will broaden their strategic cooperation from Anhui Province to major regions nationwide. Their collaboration will support the implementation of charging and battery swapping infrastructure projects across multiple locations, strengthening the country's electric vehicle service network.
Nationwide Expansion Plan for Battery Swapping Infrastructure
The latest agreement reflects the continued evolution of the partnership between the two companies. Following the successful rollout of the initial 50 battery swapping stations, the expanded project aims to accelerate infrastructure deployment on a much larger scale. The initiative demonstrates the growing adoption of NIO Power's cooperation model, combining technology operations with asset ownership to support efficient nationwide expansion while meeting increasing demand for electric vehicle charging and battery swapping services.
Current NIO Power Infrastructure Network in China
The following table summarizes the infrastructure operated by NIO across China as of June 26.
| Infrastructure Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Charging and Battery Swapping Stations | 9,019 |
| Battery Swapping Stations | 3,934 |
| Charging Stations | 5,085 |
| Chargers | 29,285 |
As of June 26, NIO had established a total of 9,019 charging and battery swapping stations across China. This network includes 3,934 battery swapping stations and 5,085 charging stations, supported by 29,285 chargers. The continued expansion through the latest partnership is expected to further strengthen the accessibility of battery swapping and charging services, supporting broader electric vehicle adoption and enhancing nationwide infrastructure coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the new agreement between NIO Power and Zhong'an Energy involve?
The agreement signed on June 25 commits NIO Power and Zhong'an Energy to jointly build 500 battery swapping stations across China within one year. It expands their earlier collaboration that delivered the first 50 stations in December 2025 and extends their partnership from Anhui Province to key regions nationwide. The project also advances NIO Power's "technology operation + asset holding" cooperation model from a regional pilot to large-scale national deployment while strengthening charging and battery swapping infrastructure.
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